Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret Marrakech

Avenue Mohammed V Marrakech , Morocco

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    You are never lost, only discovering

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    Waking at 8am to the sounds of cockerels and bells, we had breakfast on the roof terrace. Blue sky- hot day. Our breakfast included moroccan flat pancakes, honey, pain au chocolate orange juice, french set yogurt and hot chocolate- yum & only 40 MAD!
    We quickly enjoyed our breakfast before the wasps dived into the honey.

    We …

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    "Oh My God it's Barbie/Britney/Shakira"

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    Wow, where to begin!

    Our adventure started in Marrakesh on the 16th April. I arrived with Tasha Smith into the centre of Marrakesh at around 10pm at night. I don't think either of us were that prepared for what we encountered that night, and we especially didn't know how to react. Immediately, as two young British girls (Tasha with blonde …

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    starting it solo

    Woke up early today to make sure Dave and I see the last of the attractions he wanted, the Saadian Tombs and Koutoubia Mosque. After seeing Dave off the bus stop where the no 19 bus was rather prompt for Morocco standards, I ambled back to the hotel. In the luxury of the hotel terrace, I read the Lonely Planet in planning my last few days here ( …

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    Final Stop

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    I felt a little jaded as the train pulled into Marrakech station - the train had been like a sauna that it was difficult to sleep. Nevertheless it was my last day in Morocco and I was determined to make the most of it!

    After a quick shower and breakfast, it was off to explore. Unfortunately due to the circumstances the day before with the …

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    2 days at marrakech …

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    Marrakech is so cool, pretty and fashion!

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    Marrakech is quite something. It is such a sophisticated place: everyone (in the new city) is dressed smartly, girls are incredibly beautiful and there are plenty of modern and fancy restaurants/bars around the place! There is a massive flow of tourists of course; but it remains that you can also see how this city (and its inhabitants) is …

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    Exploring Marrakesh--Or Saved by a Caleche

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    ... full day to explore mysterious Marrakesh, started early when we boarded our Caleches (horse drawn carriages) to visit the Koutoubia mosque and minaret, which is the symbol of Marrakesh.  Construction began is 1147 and it is a masterpiece of Islamic ...