We got back into Essaouira that night, so we decided to walk at the square and see Djaama El Fna at night for the final time. It’s really a spectacle at night and this is what I will remember from Marrakesh the most.
We got “drunk” from our usual orange juice stalls in the square. We also went for some short souvenir shopping. Marrakesh is famous for its woodwork and ceramics. I bought some of course, and I’m proud on what I bought (a wooden chest set and a shisha)
We woke up next morning to pack and prepare for our train to Fez. Since we had half of a day in Marrakesh left, we decided to still visit a few museums.
Our first stop was the Ben Yousseft Medersa, a medieval Islamic School, the oldest Islamic school in the world. It was a school that was almost like a maze. I also find it weird that it has rooms that are 10 square meters big, which makes me wonder was it really a school or a prison cell?
We then headed to the Marrakesh museum with a quick stop Almoravid Koubba, the oldest building in the whole of Marrakesh.
We had to quickly run to our hostel after to pick-up our bags. We were so close in missing out our train but luckily we manage to catch it.
Looking back, all I can say was Marrakesh was simply amazing.
2 comments:
Hello.
I will be in Marrakesh next week and I have been online looking for the exact direction to get to Riad Massine II by bus (if I take bus 19 from the airport) and haven't had any luck.
I know how you feel about that feeling of getting lost. That's how I felt when I was getting close to my journey in Southeast Asia last year, which I did for 3 months. I am getting that same feeling with Marrakesh more than London or Italy. It's exciting and causing a little anxiety (good stress, anyway). I am a female, solo traveler and I was born in the Philippines. My family migrated to the US in the early 90's. It's nice to see a fellow Filipino's travel blog. Here's my travel blog, which I didn't get to finish cos a family member passed away while I was in Laos. http://travelreveries.blogspot.com
I would appreciate every single help. Thank you!
J. Eria
Thanks Jade for visiting!
Sorry for my late reply as I was quite busy over the past few days.
Getting lost is surely part of travelling - and for me the one that I enjoy the most. You are given the opportunity to explore and discover things outside of the guide book. :)
And for Riad Massine, I suggest you get on a taxi from the airport and ask them to bring you there. It's quite a famous hostel so for sure, they'll know.
Have fun in Marrakesh and looking forward to your blogpost.
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