Marrakech, Morocco

Today's post is by Amanda of MarocMama.  She's been answering many of my questions about Morocco both in the comments of TourAbsurd and by email.  I am really grateful for all her help!

This post will help you come along (in spirit) for my first visit to Marrakech.  In fact, she's even included a recipe so you can get an idea of the flavors of Morocco, too!

So excited!  Thanks for the great post, Amanda!  :D

Katrina's been posting lately about her upcoming trip to Morocco and I am sure each and everyone of us wishes she would stuff us into her tiny little carry on bag!  Sadly I think there won't be enough space but that doesn't mean we each can't have a little piece of Morocco wherever we find ourselves.  Let's go on a virtual tour! I'll be your tour guide to Marrakech – get on your walking shoes, slather on some sunscreen for the hot southern Morocco sun and don't forget your dirhams for some shopping!

It's 7am and time to wake up to the birds chirping outside in the courtyard of our riad.  Perhaps you heard the muzzein call early this morning from one of the hundreds of mosques of Marrakech?  While some may see it as a nuisance you will miss it once you've left this magical city.  Walk through the doors for a Moroccan breakfast of hearty round bread, fresh fruit, and perhaps some beghrir or msemmen typical Moroccan breakfast breads dripping with honey and butter.  Don't forget some hot mint tea.

This photo of Dar Pangal is courtesy of TripAdvisor (note I have stayed here, this is a great choice in riads and the owner speaks English!)