Visit to Marrakech

[Ron Resnick]

Tinka's friend's wedding in the countryside of Gijon, a city North of Madrid, was wonderful.

Spanish people definitely know how to have fun!

We were going to drive around the North coast of Spain for a few days, but the weather there has turned gloomy.

So, tomorrow, we are flying to a city in Africa called Marrakesh.

Do we have any members in Marrakesh?

 

[Lagonda]

Tinka's friend's wedding in the countryside of Gijon, a city North of Madrid, was wonderful. Spanish people definitely know how to have fun!

We were going to drive around the North coast of Spain for a few days, but the weather there has turned gloomy.

So, tomorrow, we are flying to a city in Africa called Marrakesh.

Do we have any members in Marrakesh?

Just let us know where to send the ransom money Ron !

 

[Ron Resnick]

Just let us know where to send the ransom money Ron !

I hope we are not staying near an Al-Qaeda training base!

 

[Steve Williams]

When we were in the south of Spain we had a chance for a few days in Marrakash. My thoughts are just like Lagonda. I passed on the chance but that’s just me.

 

[Steve Williams]

And to answer your question Ron we have no users in Marrakash I’m 100% certain
We do have many members from Spain

 

[Ron Resnick]

And to answer your question Ron we have no users in Marrakash I’m 100% certain

Thank you, Steve.

 

[spiritofmusic]

Haha, I'm just considering anyone demanding a ransom for Ron lol.

 

[spiritofmusic]

Given the choice between Seattle and Marrakesh, I think Ron should definitely go to Morocco.

 

[Ron Resnick]

Haha, I'm just considering anyone demanding a ransom for Ron lol.

Undoubtedly, the ransom would be for Tinka.

 

[rando]

What spoilsports.

I'm sure the rugs in your listening room and wherever else they are destined will be quite worth the adventure.

 

[Lagonda]

What spoilsports.

I'm sure the rugs in your listening room and wherever else they are destined will be quite worth the adventure.

As long as you don't get rolled up in one !

 

[TooCool4]

Marrakech is nice, you must check out the souks. A word of warning do not shake any bodies hands, they will not let go till they make you buy something.

 

[gfroman]

Ron -
Nanc & I visited Marrakesh during our trip to Morocco, about 12 years ago.
We took the overnight "Marrakesh Express" from Tangier (Just like the CS&N song).
Favorite cities were Fez and Chefchouen.
It was fun to walk through the big central market area of Marrakesh.
Have fun!

 

[DeadWax]

According to CSN it's best to take the train to Marrakesh

Marrakesh Express

 

[rando]

As long as you don't get rolled up in one !

This was a consideration in how I worded my response.

Without losing the thread of having numerous backup routes to the embassy at all times.

 

[PeterA]

Ron, I was there for my cousin's wedding around 2005. I think it was before the Arab Spring. His parents built this house when they moved there from Paris. It was a lovely few days. Be sure to check out the markets and rug stores. I enjoyed the mint tea. If you can, try to get out to the Atlas Mountains. Here are some photos. The architecture is beautiful. A lot of French and Germans moved there about twenty years ago, though I don't know what it is like now. It was quite trendy and chic to visit back then.

My wife and I during our visit:

 

[tima]

Take the train from Casablanca going south
Blowing smoke rings from the corners of my mouth
Colored cottons hang in the air
Charming cobras in the square
Striped djellebas we can wear at home Well, let me hear you now

-Graham Nash

 

[BruceD]

Indeed--its mesmerising country--I was there in the late 70's--

I'd suspect many changes --some good some not so maybe--word of caution I'd be wary of letting the charmers in the Medina(s)

layering a Cobra around your neck for the pic

They supposedly yank the teeth out of those-( the snake not the dude)-but one never knows

Enjoy and travel safe!

BruceD

 

[Ron Resnick]

Thank you, everybody, for your kind suggestions, and for the amazing photos!

 

[spiritofmusic]

My best friend's wife is from Marrakesh (I guess she's my second best friend by association Lol)...she says go there, don't miss out on a unique experience.