Today was quite stressful. Not because of the travelling per se, it’s just that I had a lot of work-things to get done at Gatwick and we were delayed leaving Jersey. As soon as I closed the laptop at 14:30 I was ready for a holiday. It’s just been a bit manic this last week and I can feel myself wound up like a spring “bracing for impact”.
Marrakesh airport is very cool. It’s modern, airy and eco-friendly (which strikes me as nuts give that it’s an airport!!). We were met by a guide and driver and taken to our hotel in the Medina. Medina means old town, its a walled city with 800,000 residents. Winding little backstreets and cars, mopeds and bikes wizzing everywhere. Our hotel (or Riad), Les Jardins De La Medina, is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle beyond its walls. It has traditional Moroccan architecture where all the rooms look into a central garden courtyard. The mature garden is lush with towering palms, orange trees and some of the largest umbrella plants I’ve ever seen. Lit with Morroccan lamps and candles, you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.
Our room is a little disappointing compared to the rest of the hotel. It’s a little tired and shabby but spacious nonetheless. We have easy access to the roof terrace and a balcony where we can sit out.
After a quick refresh, we headed down to dinner and our first taste of Moroccan cuisine. YUM! I want all of the Tagine.
- Hippie -