Midnight at the Oasis - but do the Camels know the words?.....

[Seat0B]

I have a shoulder bag I bought in the Marrakech souk some 50 years ago. It wasn't high quality as I was just a young traveller and couldn't afford much but it's still going.

I too have a wonderful sturdy satchel style bag bought in the souk of Marrakech 15 years ago and it is my all time favourite travel bag. It has a lot of zippered pouches and a buckled flap over it all, which certainly reduces the pickpocketing opportunities. It also is not fine quality, but is solidly made and when a bit of stitching on the flap unravelled I was able to have it repaired at Mr Minute. I would expect it will go the distance for my remaining travelling life.

 

[Seat0B]

Mr Seat0A is asking what camera and lens MrP uses. He loved those shots.

 

[Pushka]

Mr Seat0A is asking what camera and lens MrP uses. He loved those shots.

. The people on the tour are asking him too as we share our photos as we go on a WhatsApp tour group which has been great for communication. He bought a Canon EOS R50 which came as a package with two lens second up to 210 ml.

 

[Seat0B]

. The people on the tour are asking him too as we share our photos as we go on a WhatsApp tour group which has been great for communication. He bought a Canon EOS R50 which came as a package with two lens second up to 210 ml.

He says thank you!

 

[zig]

Enjoying travelling with you. Fantastic photos from you and MrP.

 

[Pushka]

Currently at Casablanca airport after short flight from Marrakech. In the Maroc lounge, thanks One World. But not worthy of any kind of lounge crawl but better than Lisbon. The crew are directly in front of me.

Flying to Paris but with some time there tomorrow I will update for Marrakech tours.

 

[Pushka]

MrPs last batch. They are a little random. Blue is Chefchouen which is a little out of order. It really is that blue too. He doesn't use filters.



Several of the group climbed up the Medina here for the view. Which was stunning.






Where they found an artist who drew invisible pictures until put to the fire. I think everyone bought one. And this.




Actors at Altas studios



Donkey in Marrakech.



This craftsman was in Fes. The work is stunning and when flicked, makes a beautiful chime.



The Blue city. Chefchoeun.

 

[Pushka]

I mentioned earlier that the group had set up a WhatsApp and we shared our photos. A great idea. So the next few photos are from other members of the group. They are almost in chronological order and will try explain as we go.

There aren't that many that others took of Casablanca because three of the group arrived only the night before. And I've posted all our photos.

So Chefchouen.

The views at night from our balconies.





Our guide would dress appropriately every day.



Views from a Medina. We saw quite a few along the way .



The monkeys.



The Sahara. Camel trek.



Sunrise on the Sahara.

 

[Pushka]

Us. Sahara.



Sure. Me jump? We were standing on the top of a large sand dune. Hard pass.


The next few photos, and many of the previous, are what we think reflect true Morocco.

 

[Pushka]

Last batch of others. I've yet to touch on our version of Marrakech. I've still got 10 batches of 10 photos to post

These are taken on the road through High Atlas on the way to Marrakech. Hairpin bends. But road quality itself wasn't too bad.








Marrakech. Our guide was so busy attending to details. So many arrangements to make for us. He was great



The main square at Marrakech. Paid 50 MAD to make the snake appear. We were told not to touch anyone's hand nor give our phone to others as we'd have to pay to get the phone back, and touching of hand meant henna application. Surprisingly many tried to approach quite closely.





Sparrows everywhere here in Marrakech. In Casablanca it was pigeons.



Our last night. We visited a Moroccan restaurant which was incredibly noisy, busy and dark and our table wasn't the best for happy recounting of the voyage.


This was just entree.



I can't find any photos of the main. Two huge tagines of meat and vegetables. We barely touched it. As @RooFlyer mentioned, the food serves are simply huge. Way too much. We all hated the waste but we were told restaurant staff and families took care of the food. I sure hope that's true. The last nights leftovers were massive.