Marrakech shopping I went to the desert to sand board. I went to Marrakech to shop. Shopping in the Medina, or Marrakech’s Old City, is an out-of-body experience. I’ve never wanted to buy things more than in those three days. My friends warned me to bring an empty suitcase. Reluctantly I brought an empty suitcase. […]
Morocco Sahara Desert Tour: Part 3
The Rissani market Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, Rissani hosts the local market for the area. Locals, and a few visitors departing the desert, shop the market for produce, meat, spices, crafts, bikes, goods and even donkeys? We parked just off the main street in what was one-third car lot, one-third donkey lot and one-third […]
Morocco Sahara Desert Tour: Part 2
After being cramped in the middle seat for two days, I finally caught a glimpse of the dunes on the horizon. The Sahara desert tour was hitting its peak. I wondered if they were just a mirage – after all this driving I was anxious – and the seat belt up my a** wasn’t helping. […]