Morocco
Skoura to Marrakesh, Morocco: Day 28
Jardin de Skoura is as nice for breakfast as it was for dinner. Over the standard Moroccan breakfast of fried dough, jams, coffee and fresh orange juice, we talk about staying for the day. But we also want to get back to Marrakesh and wrap up Morocco. The bags go in the vehicle and we … Continue reading
Skoura, Morocco: Day 27
I’m writing this offline again, with the intention of posting four days of log on Tuesday, our final day of the trip. It’s our fourth day without Internet access except for spotty mobile coverage. I’m able to status Facebook and see some news headlines early in the morning. Other than that, we are disconnected from … Continue reading
The Hotel at the End of the Universe: M’hamid Morocco: Day 26
There’s nothing like waking up in peaceful, open air, with blue sky and warm sun. It’s cool enough to snuggle with Emma and I tell her how mature she is for a nine-year-old. The kids have handled this excursion so well. Later, Ibrahim tells us that Lily is the youngest he has ever taken into … Continue reading
Sahara Desert and M’hamid, Morocco: Day 25
We don’t have to drive far today to our next spot, only about 25 miles. It affords us some time to sleep in (til 8 a.m., ha!) and eat a slow breakfast of fresh bread, both baked and a fried kind, like poori. The coffee is made from an Italian stovetop espresso pot and it’s … Continue reading
High Atlas Mountains and Zagora, Morocco: Day 24
Road trip, YEAH! Planes and trains can get us no closer to our destination. Our home for the next week is on the road, traveling south and east past smaller and smaller towns on narrower and narrower roads. Each night will be spent at a different hotel, none with the amenities or the luxury we’ve … Continue reading
