Yalla yalla

We repacked our backpacks and went to Marrakesh. The traffic was insane and I enjoyed it a lot.

Avenue Mohammed V, Marrakesh

Needle of faith

If the constant noise from the lively square wasn't enough for you, the place is surrounded by three minarets shouting calls to prayer.

Djemaa el Fna, Marrakesh

Godzilla sighted

In the eye of the storm. The traffic in this town was really insane.

Reine in Marrakesh

All along the watchtower

Koutoubia is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, completed in the 12th century. The model has inspired lots of other mosques and buildings.

Koutoubia, Marrakesh

Dining under the stars

Originally a place where they placed chopped-off heads to scare the crowds, this is the main square of Marrakesh occupied by snake charmers, food stalls and all sorts of strange people from dusk till dawn.

Djemaa el Fna, Marrakesh

Dining under the stars

No living thing escapes the clay pots. Have you got the stomage for trying the mystery dishes?

Food stands at Djemaa el Fna, Marrakesh

Dining under the stars

Originally a place where they placed chopped-off heads to scare the crowds, this is the main square of Marrakesh occupied by snake charmers, food stalls and all sorts of strange people from dusk till dawn.

Djemaa el Fna, Marrakesh

Dining under the stars

You would call me Gyllenhaal-wannabe if you knew even half of the story.

Reine looking out over Djemaa el Fna, Marrakesh

Dining under the stars

No living thing escapes the clay pots. Have you got the stomage for trying the mystery dishes?

Food stands at Djemaa el Fna, Marrakesh

A thousand Arabian nights

We found a lovely riad in the medina. The interior garden with fountain provided a retreat from the busy streets outside.

Staying at Riad Lakhdar

A sip of coffee

Having breakfast in Marrakesh

Not upstairs at Eric's

Life is good.

Reine in Marrakesh

Desert rose

There is a large text on the Kasbah mountain. We had several looney ideas until someone told us that it said "God, king, country".

On the beach in Agadir

Crossroads

We're not in Kansas anymore.

Marrakesh

Shadows moving in the light

The medina of Essaouira resembles an 18th century fortified European town. Many people have been inspired by the magic light of Essaouira including Orson Welles and Jimi Hendrix.

Ave Zerktouni, Essaouira

Castles made of sand

The medina of Essaouira resembles an 18th century fortified European town. Many people have been inspired by the magic light of Essaouira including Orson Welles and Jimi Hendrix.

Skala du Port, Essaouira

For the birds

Skala du Port, Essaouira

Spice up your life

Essaouira

Travel light

Just one more. I double-dare you.

Small town

Travel light

Just one more. I double-dare you.

Small town

Servant of the secret fire

We found Gandalf the Green!

Small town

Sandy road

Atlas mountains

Tranquility

Berber village in Atlas mountains

The man and his argan tree

Life in the shade.

Atlas mountains

Mortgage manor

Atlas mountains

Snow in the desert

Atlas mountains