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8 July 2022

Morocco 🇲🇦

A Week in Morocco ☀️☀️

We flew from Berlin to Marrakesh in just under 4 hours ✈️! The entry process was smooth (entry requirements: full vaccination + health form).

After being greeted with a traditional mint tea at the hotel, we admired our new room. Here awaited a large bathtub & shower, a bed covered in roses, and many little chocolates for us 🌹😍. Everything was clean and stylishly decorated! In the evening, we settled on our balcony and watched the sunset 🌅. The next morning, there was a breakfast buffet. I haven't seen such a huge selection in a long time! There were many different pastries, spreads, yogurts, cereals, fruits, vegetables, and whatever else your heart desires 🤤!

Essaouira⚓️

Our hotel was only a 10-minute drive from the beautiful port city of Essaouira. Never in my life have I seen so many seagulls in one place 😁! In the old town, there is a beautiful market and old 18th-century fortifications.

Did you know that Essaouira was the filming location for the slave city of Astapor in the Game of Thrones series? 😍

As we strolled along the market, we saw a woman making almond paste. Totally interesting 😯! There was a choice of almond paste with cooking oil or argan oil. Additionally, honey was added according to taste. Of course, we took a jar with us, and it tastes delicious 😛🤤!!!

Later, we watched how traditional silver jewelry is made and ate fresh fish at the harbor 🎣 ☺️!

Oh, by the way, I totally fell in love with the doors here 🥰😁. Look how beautiful they are.....

Agadir☀️

Another absolute highlight was the sand dunes near Agadir with the fantastic ocean view ❤️

Tip: Don't even try to take off your shoes, the sand is hellishly hot 🔥😁 & don't forget your head covering 😉!

Later, we checked into our new Yoga & Surf Hotel. I especially loved the infinity pool & the amazing decorations. 🥰

For lunch, we had a traditional Tajine dish. The containers are made of clay, so the heat can be retained and distributed evenly. With this method, the ingredients are gently cooked. This time, we got a mix of vegetables & meat with robust spices! However, we also had other options available 😉. I particularly loved the freshly baked bread. ❤️

One evening, we rode horses directly along the beach towards the sunset. 😍🐎 Did you also have those "horse-crazy" girls in your class earlier? Now I finally understand why they loved it so much! 😅

What could be more beautiful than ending the day with a massage at a SPA? 😌 I haven't felt as relaxed as I did there in a long time 🥰. Additionally, this Moroccan architectural style always blows me away! 😍

Here are a few more examples of Moroccan architecture:

Marokko is definitely also known for its good cuisine! I don't think I've ever had such good salmon before 😁! And that baked Camembert .... 🥰🥰 A great dinner!

The next day, we went for a little hike in the Al Haouz province.

The coolest thing: Along the way, there was a stand with freshly squeezed orange juice and fancy seating areas 😎👍!

At the top, our lunch was already waiting for us. 🤤 It hadn't rained for ages, and as soon as we reached the top – it started. 😁 Luckily, it was only for a short while, but still annoying because I would have loved to sit at the other spot (on the far right in the picture) 😅.

Our third hotel was located directly in the Atlas Mountains. From there, we had an incredible view over the valley. ❤️ Romantic 🌹.

In Tahannaout, we did a zipline tour! That was fun. 👏👏 I got stuck on the track once because I wasn't fast enough. 😆 Then I had to pull myself up, how embarrassing hahaha. 🙈 Only I could do that. 😅

Back to Marrakesh 😊

Of course, we also wanted to explore Marrakesh! Here you'll find one of the most famous markets in all of Morocco! The many lamps, extraordinary spices, and other products make shopping an incredible experience 🥰.

P.S.: Don't forget to bargain. 😉

Furthermore, we visited a approximately 4000 m² large garden. This is one of the TOP attractions in Marrakesh! There are more than 300 different plant species here, and there is something from every continent in the world!

Another attraction is the palace with its impressive plasterwork and mosaics. As you can see in the picture on the right, Max was a bit too tall for some doors. 😅 Reason: The doors were built low to create better insulation.

On our last day, we went on a quad tour! 💥 I've never driven a quad so fast 😁😁!! It was absolutely amazing!!

Tip: Wear old clothes - You'll get dusty. 😆

Conclusion:

Morocco. Yeah.. I've heard of it before, but never really considered it as a travel destination. Now I have to say: Morocco has totally amazed me! The great markets, the delicious food, the numerous activities – but especially the beautiful architecture… ❤️ I also want to mention again that I haven't seen so many people smile in a long time, like in Morocco. During my time there, I also got to know a great ritual. After shaking hands, they touch their hearts 😍. I find that really beautiful. Something like "You are in my heart".

Morocco is definitely worth a visit!

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