The markets of Marrakech

I take back what I said. Cold showers I can deal with but I draw the line at sharing a shower with a massive cockroach! So on that note we left Casablanca and caught the train to Marrakech where we are now, staying in a beautiful riad just a short walk away from the famous Djemaa el-Fna square. We have hot showers, its sunny and there is a lot to do and see here. Unlike the other cities we have been to it is incredibly touristy and because of that you get hassled more by the street sellers but we had great fun today bartering in the markets.

At night the square comes alive with food stands, snake charmers, street performers, musicians, raconteurs, small children selling tissues (it seems they start learning to scam tourist from a very early age) and we have enjoyed our evenings sitting on rooftop terraces, eating dinner and watching the hustle and bustle of the square below.

Tomorrow Ollie is going home so from then on we will have to get our own breakfast, carry our own bags, entertain ourselves and fend off unwanted attention - we will miss our man servant! Stacey and I will be off to Essaouira on the bus to continue our adventures on our own.