What an experience this was! We booked Marrakech because it was a cheap flight from Madrid and it would be warmer than any of the options in Spain (we were tired of being wet and cold). So right now, as we fly over the North Atlantic Ocean just leaving North Africa, we’re reflecting on everything that we’ve done this week and still cannot find enough words to make it make sense. From relaxing at our picture perfect resort to all of the excursions, we’d need another week to get in the things we missed. It’s so far away that we likely won’t be back soon, but we would like to come back some day. And we highly recommend it to anyone considering visiting.
Pros: The most unique and diverse place we’ve ever been, an overwhelming sensory experience, so many things to do and see (hot air balloon rides, souks, desert – and so many we didn’t have time for), people are lovely, riads outside of the city
Cons: Moroccan curry, trash everywhere (or in some areas it’s immaculately clean), high taxi fares, people wanting handouts, Coke Zero
Lodging: Riad Jawad – a quaint and beautiful riad (gardens) outside of Marrakech with only 15 suites. The staff was amazing, food was really good and there were three dogs on property, with Rio being my favorite (see photo below). They don’t sell alcohol so we had to go to Carrefor for wine and beer, which was fine. While we loved this Riad, I would try another one next time. Pro tip, though: Do not stay in the Medina area. It’s just A LOT and it’s worth the taxi rides to get some peace.
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