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Day 18Grabbing the new bag containing the carpet from the top of the cab at the Meknes train station, the strap pulls free of the seam and I awkwardly manhandle it onto the train where I pin it in place. Things Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Mar 14, 2011
Day 17I am the only person in the dining room for breakfast at 8:30 although there are 2 other tables set. Today yoghurt is provided. It is made by Danone and is called Yawmy when I inquire as to what it Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Mar 13, 2011
Day 16Breakfast is included with the room - fresh squeezed orange juice, coffee, a boiled egg together with a bagette and several types of Moroccan pancakes. I try some of everything, all extremely tastey. It is still early and cool outside Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Mar 12, 2011
Day 15The train from Rabat leaves half an hour late having been delayed somewhere on its trip from Marrakech. Upon leaving Rabat, I see outside the train window plants familiar to me from the Mediterranean climate - and southern California for Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Mar 7, 2011
Amazing Morocco Saturday: We arrived in Marrakech ready to undertake the usual negotiations with the touts and taxi drivers. After declining a few unrealistic prices, and unsuccessfully trying to negotiate the fare suggested by our research, we were finally chase Posted by StephenJen in Stephen & Jen | Feb 26, 2011
Morocco - ready to goTravelling for me is much more as the journey itself. First, the choice of the destination...always a difficult decision...Morocco seems to have a lot to offer: though nearby, still very "exotic". Culture, Food feasts, nature, beaches, markets,..Second, Posted by alec.puype in Morocco | Feb 26, 2011
Day 14I am lying awake in bed when the first call to prayer occurs - it is 6 AM. The first audible sounds of the from the muezzin (person who leads the call) sound like the tones of an air raid Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Feb 24, 2011
Day 13I went to bed way too early and had a restless night's sleep. I heard someone down the hall leave at 5:45 AM. I decide that if I got up and ready I could likely make the 7:15 train to Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Feb 21, 2011
MorrocoImagine the sun is beginning to set as you step through a pair of doors into a world unlike anything you have ever experienced. Languages you can't comprehend bombard your ears, smells of strange but appetizing delicacies waft into your Posted by klgrover in Semester Abroad 2011 | Feb 20, 2011
Day 12I am headed to Casablanca and may try and hit Rick's Cafe (of movie fame although it didn't open until 2004). First I have managed to negotiate a taxi ride from right outside my Riad for 40 dh to take Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Feb 19, 2011
MarrakechAmong best hotels in the world: Hotel La Mamounia ***** [img=http://photos.travellerspoint Posted by LuxuryRogue in Gentleman Adventurer | Sep 19, 2010
Day 11I met Katie and Evan at breakfast today. Besides me they are the only ones left from our tour group now and they are soon to be on their way to the train station. The are going to be taking Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Feb 18, 2011
Day 10I had a restless night and finally got up, dressed, stretched and on my way just after 7 AM heading for the 8:30 AM start on Jan 30. There was a light drizzle 6 C when I left the Riad Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Feb 18, 2011
Day 9It is our last morning together and we all linger over breakfast. The 5 women from Britain are all heading out on the 5 PM flight tonight. Brahim has arranged a 5 seater taxi to take them to the airport. Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Feb 18, 2011
Day 8After breakfast we are lead on a walking tour of Marrakech by a guide Brahim has arranged. He is not licenced to lead tours in Marrakech. Our guide takes us to the Bahia (meaning brilliance) Palace. It was built in Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Feb 16, 2011
Day 7I wake up early and run into town from our hotel in Ouarzazate (which when pronouced sounds a lot like where waz zat). There is a long narrow 2 lane bridge across the dry river bed between our district and Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Feb 15, 2011
Days 5 & 6The group met at 8 AM for breakfast. Pots of coffee on the table, glasses of OJ, hot hard boiled brown eggs and bread and jam. All tasty and satisfying. A quick chance to pack up and we're on the Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Feb 14, 2011
Day 4I wake up at 6:15 and tug on my running tights, long sleeve shirt and jacket. It is still dark. I run back along the road the way we came in last night. The river guggles to my right, but Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Feb 14, 2011
Day 3I wake up with a start, my watch says 7:06 AM; can that be right? How can I check? It is still dark outside; it just can't be. I turn on my cell phone 7:06 AM; it can't be a Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Feb 14, 2011
Day 2I wake up before 5 AM and shower and re-pack. I am paid-up and ready for the 5:30 shuttle to Casablanca airport for my flight to Marrakech. It feels cool outside, but not cold this morning. The shuttle drops me Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Feb 13, 2011
Day 1I wake up at 4:30 AM to shower and get ready for the 5:30 shuttle to Montreal's Trudeau Airport. I have left extra time in case the bus leaves the hotel early. There is a fresh blanket of snow covering Posted by AlexRuns in Alex runs Marrakech and other Exploits | Feb 12, 2011
Morocco and FranceSo I spent last week travelling around Morocco and then heading to Paris for some quality time with my sister (Sara) and friend (Karen). Instead of going into too many details, I'll recount some of the highlights, but I would Posted by madrugada in Destination (Un)known. | Feb 12, 2011
Cruise Day 23 Agadir==Day 82 Monday 6 December - “Cruise Day 23 – Agadir”== I'm not sure if yesterday's blog entry finally made it onto the web site, there were a number of hiccups when I was trying to publish it. Agadir is a much Posted by greynomadm in 2010 World Trip | Dec 6, 2010
Cruise Day 22 Casablanca==Day 81 Sunday 5 December - “Cruise Day 22 – Casablanca”== With customary efficiency the Jade arrived in the busy post of Casablanca right on schedule. The crew performed another miracle of manoeuvring and 'parked' the ship in a very Posted by greynomadm in 2010 World Trip | Dec 5, 2010
L'aventure au Maroc aux meilleurs prix [img=http://photos.travellerspoint.com/336810/image26.jpg thumb=http://phot Posted by faska in L'aventure au Maroc aux meilleurs prix | Oct 27, 2010

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