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Morocco – a photo report from the trip

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July 18, 2024

Trip to Morocco It is a fascinating journey into the unknown. Just look: in the labyrinths of the medinas, new treasures are hidden around every corner, the impassable expanses of the Sahara border the snow-covered, sky-high, precipitous slopes of the High Atlas, friendly cats, who are universally cared for, lie in the shadow of the columns of the madrasas and mosques, and the aroma of freshly squeezed orange juice competes with the intoxicating scent of tagine. This is a country with an extraordinary charm, a chance to experience something exceptional, which will remain in your memory forever as a kaleidoscope of unforgettable impressions and emotions. From the first moment I set foot on Moroccan soil, I felt like I was in a completely different world, full of secrets and adventures.

And the journey was long: it led from Marrakesh, by Essaouira, Casablanca, Discount, Asilah, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Fez, Merzouga until after Ait Bin Haddou and Legzira and back to Marrakesh, which is about 3000 km. Through cities in the labyrinth of which I tried not to get lost, through the desert crossed on camel back, through gorges framed by towering rocks… I received Morocco as a place where every sense is stimulated, and scents, sounds and colours mix, creating an unforgettable atmosphere, a country full of colours and unique impressions that will stay in your memory for a lifetime. Its magic lies not only in its beautiful landscapes, but also in its rich culture, history and the kindness of its inhabitants, so far removed from the pushiness of the sellers in other popular tourist countries. In Marrakesh I walked around the famous Jemaa el-Fna, trying my hand at haggling, in Essaouira I tasted oysters straight from the stall, in Casablanca I dropped in at Rick's Cafe (oh, what a disappointment), in Chefchaouen I started seeing blue, in the desert I was accompanied by a full-faced moon, and in Legzira the ocean whispered theatrically with foaming waves.

And how, curious about virtual travel around Morocco? I invite you to take a journey through this extraordinary country, which not only delights but also leaves a lasting impression on the hearts of everyone who is lucky enough to visit it. To feel the atmosphere, brew some tea with a lot of mint and, enjoying its aroma, see how this country full of contrasts presents itself, where tradition meets modernity, and the hospitality of its inhabitants makes everyone feel at home here.

Marrakesh – a funeral complex built by Ahmad Al Mansour (1578–1603), walled up by his successors and accidentally discovered in the XNUMXth century by French pilots

Marrakesh – to choose from, to color… The number and colors of flat, soft slippers can make your head spin!

Marrakesh – think of any spice from Arabia – what bet you will find it in Marrakesh?

It is not without reason that Essaouira is called the city of blue boats.

Essaoiura – stingray, eel, lobster, or maybe shrimp. At the port market you will find all this and much more!

The narrow streets of the medina in Essaouira are full of souvenir shops and art galleries

Or maybe a souvenir from the gate to the Portuguese fort in Essaouira?

Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque, the only one in Morocco open to non-Muslims

The baths in the Hassan II mosque, where believers wash themselves before prayer

Unfortunately, this is not the bar immortalized in the movie Casablanca - the movie was shot in the USA, and only its not very successful replica

Rabat – guard in front of the tomb of Mohammed V

Mosaics and stuccos – a permanent element of Moroccan architecture

Andalusian garden in Rabat

Asilah hosts Morocco's most important arts festival

Asila – even today, traces of the Spaniards who ruled this place are still visible

Tangier – here the old smoothly merges with the new, and on clear days you can see the outline of Gibraltar

It's hard to believe that the blue and white Chefchaouen was completely closed to tourists until recently.

Why blue? The romantic version is that this color wards off evil spirits; the prosaic one is that it repels insects…

In Chefchaouen, as in the whole of Morocco, many riads, i.e. spacious houses measuring over 500 square meters, have been transformed into charming guesthouses.

Fez – the Jewish quarter, the mellah, which can be recognized by the numerous windows and balconies. In the Muslim quarters, life goes on inside, behind the walls.