All year around I was waiting for the summer to come so I could visit Marrakesh….I booked my tickets to Marrakesh over the internet , it was very cheap and health insurance was included…I have a serious problem with airplanes, but I didn’t let my fear of flying discourage me. My boyfriend was next to me and made me feel comfortable . The flight was good and we arrived earlier than it was programmed.
As soon as we arrived at the airport of Marrakesh Menara we quickly hurried up, took our bags and went out in search of our driver .He was there waiting for us , with a big friendly smile.. I was really happy because I wasn’t expecting for him to be in time, because we arrived at least 20 minutes earlier.
At the moment we arrived at the hotel, we were offered many kinds of tea and traditional sweets it was a really pleasant moment and was exactly what I needed . My boyfriend and I went to the room to get a nap and relax…. We woke up early and started the day with a great ,big breakfast that made our day.
The management sent an employee to welcome us and give us information about the city, its traditions, and give us tips about the center. It was early in the morning and it was so hot, I wasn’t used in such a warm temperature. They informed me that around noon we will touch the forty degrees, so I went to my room to take my sunglasses and my hat which sadly I had forgotten in my house .. ….Thank God we found a place where I bought new ones…
Our first stop was in Place des Ferblantiers, it is a place with many artisans that create the typical Moroccan lanterns and …was really nice … You should have seen my face.. I was like a seven year old child that smiles with everything… I was so happy …My boyfriend couldn’t stop filming everything … he was too so excited.
We headed towards the Palais de la Bahi , what a stunning decoration , we were surprised by its beauty . Its construction as we were told lasted for seven years and the architect of the project arranged the various apartments around the typical inner courtyards..
You could admire the marble, mosaics and the wood columns .Everything in there was so nice..
We found a quiet place to enjoy our meal … I cannot remember the name of it but there were plenty of quiet places , so you won’t find it hard to reach one.. The place was full of customers. The waiters were really polite; surprisingly the serving was really fast. The meal was really tasteful and I enjoyed it very much. After the restaurant we walked and enjoyed watching the jugglers and the musicians .Some man with a really big snake, I think it was a python that approached us and convinced as to take a picture with it – my boyfriend took one , but I didn’t , cause I find it very annoying for the python to go from one person to another. It was the very first time of that year that I slept so peacefully – nothing mattered for me… I was so relived from everything …I was wishing never to leave….
The next day we booked an excursion with a local agency. We spend the afternoon shopping and visiting the souks .One of the most beautiful Islamic buildings in the city is the Medersa Ben Youssef (the Koranic school).
After dinner we went for a walk something that I never do back in my hometown. We were told that it will be dangerous, but thank God nothing happened , but we didn’t find ourselves scared not even for a moment.
We dedicated the last day to buy souvenirs and presents , that last day I was so unhappy .I wanted to stay more, but we couldn’t . The magical place and the melancholy in my heart left many beautiful feelings in my heart, but someday I will visit the place again.
Marrakesh on map:
By Angela B
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