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Discovering Marrakech

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It was by chance I found myself sitting aboard an aircraft bound for Morocco. The previous week as I contemplated my next destination, the country was not in contention. It was November and many of the European destinations under consideration were experiencing poor weather. Then, as if by happenstance, I was offered a fare to Marrakech (Marrakesh) for just €26 (about $25US). Morocco is a country I had not really given any though to even though I had been there three decades earlier. Back then it was another winter excursion but as a package holiday with everything thrown in to Tangier. I had enjoyed it a great deal but my travel aspirations have evolved. These day, I am an independent traveller looking to explore places without the help of a guide. A Podcast accompanies this Blog: Click here - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/riYwnNOPhFb Marrakech seemed to offer me this possibility and more. While I avoid guides when I am visiting place, I need to research a little of th