Comments on: A Magical Mix: the Medina of Marrakech

By: Oh, the Places We See

Oh, the Places We See — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:55:13 +0000

The getting lost part does have its advantages. And there is so much to see in the medina that I kept getting distracted. I wanted to buy a lot more than I could carry home, but satisfied myself by taking pictures when allowed. I could return over and over and over again — I love seeing what people do and what a country produces. It’s all in the medina, I do believe!

By: Oh, the Places We See

Oh, the Places We See — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:53:37 +0000

Thank you for taking a look! We had a great trip, Bob. One that you would enjoy. So many sights and colors in Morocco. Plus, we saw mountains, desert, cities, country, and the sea. Stay tuned for more posts as I get time. Of course, I took more pictures than I needed to!

By: Bob Alcorn

Bob Alcorn — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:23:20 +0000

Makes me want to visit ! Thanks for the pictures!

By: Oh, the Places We See

Oh, the Places We See — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:56:22 +0000

You’re right! Getting lost would not be fun; however, two friends of mine did get lost and enjoyed the solo wandering — for two hours. I’ll admit that our guides (and I had a different one each time) took us to their favorite watering holes and vendors. It would be nice to find my own, linger, stop to take pictures, and find goods on my own. Both ways are good. Just wouldn’t want to miss the souks. Sooooo much to see.

By: Green Global Trek

Green Global Trek — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 05:07:03 +0000

Your post brought back wonderful memories of our time in this souk and the ones in Fes and Essaouira. So much to see for sure. I have to admit that we never used a guide although can see why one would! We quite enjoyed the getting lost aspect as of course eventually one finds ones way and when you get lost you discover all sorts of unexpected treasures.
Lovely pics and story.

Peta

By: Valentina

Valentina — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:06:17 +0000

So many years later, I can still smell the Souk, especially the spices and the leather. At night it was magical, but I had to have a male escort, I was suggested not to go alone.

By: Oh, the Places We See

Oh, the Places We See — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 18:15:28 +0000

Thanks so much, Amy. It was amazing how many stalls — hundreds — there were and how much each one had. My head was spinning!

By: Pit

Pit — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 18:05:20 +0000

Well, maybe it’s not only the Morroccans. I’m always very careful with people in my pictures.

By: Oh, the Places We See

Oh, the Places We See — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 17:06:20 +0000

I love real life photos, but the Morrocans don’t like to be photographed. I had to be very careful not to upset anyone or do something that “stole their spirit” as they believe photos do.

By: Pit

Pit — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 14:30:46 +0000

Thnaks for this (and the other) interesting post(s). I love the pictures as they really capture the life there.