Salaam, Morocco!
By Ren Andres
It took an extra day due to a delayed connection and a standby, but I got to Morocco on time! It is the tenth day of this journey and so far we have visited Rabat (their political capital), Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Tasselmante (a small village outside of Ouarzazate) and the beautiful Dades gorge. So much has happened these past 10 days so I will share with you the highlights. Since I have gotten here, I feel as if I am constantly surrounded by rich history and beauty. The photo showing some detail of some tile at one of our hotels is only the tip of the iceberg! Moroccan design and its Moorish influences is everywhere, from floor to ceiling. I find myself taking just as much if not more photos of the architectural and interior design details compared to the landmarks and monuments we have seen. Speaking of which, it’s been amazing to see in person the historical sites that I have only read and watched documentaries about. The historic inner city medinas here have also been around several centuries, bustling with vendors selling all things Moroccan. Tajines, turbans, handrums, jewelry, escargot, you name it. I wasn’t brave enough to try the escargot, but I did eat a kidney!
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