Spain & Morocco provided us an extraordinary adventure! Thanks to our able tour leader, Fiona Wright & Creative Arts Safaris. Check out their website: http://www.creative-arts-safaris.com
In the final days of the tour of Moroccco we visited the UNESCO listed Ait Benhaddou, ruins of a fortified city or ksar along the former caravan route between the Sahara & present day Marrakesh. This site has also been the set for many a movie including Lawrence of Arabia & Raiders of the Lost Ark!
As we travelled the winding roads of the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh we encountered local women using traditional methods to extract argan oil from the kernels of the argan tree which is endemic to Morocco. The oil is prized for it's nutritious & cosmetic properties. We all purchased the oil on promise of looking years younger............
Along the way we also encountered ruins of outposts of the mysterious French Foreign Legion......
From the slower pace of village & rural life we arrived in hot, bustleing Marrakesh home to markets packed with refreshing fresh orange juice vendors, spices, leather goods, carpets, embroidery, beautiful tea glasses & all things bling!!!!
We celebrated the completion of our 2,900 km journey around Morocco with dinner at the iconic Rick's Bar in Casablanca. This gorgeous bar & restaurant is based on the Bar made famous in the cult movie Casablanca!
The next morning we bid farewell to what has been an extraordinary adventure through Southern Spain and, the deserts, mountains & cities of the very exotic Morocco....... All that remains is to thank my fellow travellers for their company & wish them a safe homeward journey. Finally a very special thanks to Fiona Wright, our tour organiser & leader and, Hischam our very reliable & caring driver.
I'm enjoying a few days rest in sunny London before embarking on further Gap Year Wanderings. Stay posted for future updates! K.........
great travelling companions leave good memories - thank you.
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