Before going to Morocco we knew almost nothing about the country. All we wanted was to get away from winter in Europe and travel somewhere cheap! Well, we got both of these and much more over our 2 month stay;
It was a roller coaster ride of happy, sad, annoying, angry and amazing times. Our first African as well as Muslim country, which opened our eyes and minds to a way of life that we had never experienced.
Now we hope this photo essay will give you a glimpse into what we saw of the Moroccan world so you can open your eyes and minds to another way of life.
Morocco Photo Essay
Hamsa or the "Eye of Fatima"
The gardens of Jardin Majorelle are nothign special, but the blue house isn't bad
A fisherman who looked like the killer from 'I know what you did last summer' feeding the seagulls in Essaouira
One of the best tagines we had in Morocco. It was also one of the cheapest!
Turns out the French aren't the only onees who eat snails.....
Killing it on the roof of Chez Hafid with a book and 101 other things
Intricate decorations of Palace Bahia in Marrakesh Morocco
This is the same angle they use in 'Gladiator'. Just a little bit different in real life.
The view form our room in Ait Ben Haddou
The main square of Jamaa el Fna in Marrakesh
Fancy Riad in Marrakesh Morocco
Another Minaret of Marrakesh
Beautiful sunset over Imessouane
The hands of a local women in Morocco showing me how to crack an Argan nut.
Another beautiful door in Morocco
Donkies are the life blood of Moroccos souks. They are the only transport that can fit through the narrow alleyways.