Marrakech, Morocco
In the dizzying, agressive, puzzling, exotic, scary, exciting souks where they promise you WILL get lost. And I did.
Succeeding against odds
One of my last days in Marrakech, feeling-finally-like I belonged and made this adventure work for me. Instead of hiding in my beautiful villa, I kept at it, pushing my way into that city and culture and figuring it out.
Conquering the Unknown
Taking on Marrakech on its own was a challenge. Language. Culture. Traditons. Agressive souk vendors. Extreme heat. Here I am in the El Fna Square late one evening, feeling for the first time I've figured out how to survive and eventually love the place.
High Atlas Mountains, Morocco
I visited a number of Berber villages. We travelled on narrow winding roads, never seeing another car for hours.
Roads into Atlas Mountains
I was not a fan!
An town almost hidden in the side of the Atlas Mountains
Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Rugs of many colour
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Caleches lined up in Jemaa el Fna
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My lamb and date tagine
Most of the meals were a minimum of six or seven dishes, usually served at once. One meal had twelve. I wonder if they weren't used to serving a single diner?
Scorching heat of day in Jemaa el Fna
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Spectacular rugs everywhere in the market
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Atlas Mountain scene - sometimes green, sometimes nothing but brown
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Driving in the Atlas Mountains
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An Atlas Mountain scene that inspired Jaspar Wills' rectangle
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Nearing the top of the Atlas Mountains
This was an exciting moment for me. The drive up was not my favourite - narrow, steep, with no other vehicles in sight - but it was worth it.
Atlas Mountain town
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Heading into the Atlas Mountains
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My caleche
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My caleche driver
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Egyptian Bar at Es Saadi Palace
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Egytian Bar where Katie Edwards meets the mystery man
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Es Saadi Palace Hotel
Where Katie Edwards stays during her research trip to Marrakech.
Small portion of the grounds of the Es Saadi Palace
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Haggling In Marrakech
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Hotel CTM in the medina
Near where Katie Edwards meets her informant.
Extraordinary colours of the souks
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Le Grand Balcon Cafe Glacier with its with its famous rooftop view of Jemaa el Fna
Where Katie Edwards meets her informant.
Jemaa el Fna at night - scary and exciting and fun
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Wares of the souk
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Marrakech Souk
Just give in to getting lost.
Jemaa el Fna - action central
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Questionable lunch item in the souks
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Rugs for sale in the souks
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Souks of Marrakech
At times daunting, occasionally maddening, always exhilarating. Best thing is to just expect to get lost.
Jemaa el Fna Orange Peddlar
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