Marvelous Morocco

Morocco was AMAZING!!!

The kids LOVED it - I know see why everyone does that optional... wow!!

We got on the bus super early... drove to the Ferry... took a 45 min Ferry across the straight to Ceuta (Spanish city). We met our local guide, Larabie, who took us across the border into Morocco. It was amazing to see all the people crossing the border, buying cheaper goods in Spain and then returning to Morocco to sell them... We drove along the coast - gorgeous!

First stop were the camels!! Gotta ride camels in Africa :)

We next got out at the Medina and were met by more 'local guides'... aka bodyguards. They constantly counting us and flanking us on the sides and behind us... was a tad unnerving, but also nice that I didn't have to keep such a close eye on the kids for a while. We wandered thru all the winding, narrow alley ways of the Medina... thru the meat market, the food market, the flea market places... had couscous for lunch... YUM!! Went to the rug store next and then the pharmacy to buy spices... some of us got an awesome neck/upper back massage... WELL worth the 3 euros!!

Next stop was a flea market type place with shoes, hookas (!), jewelry boxes... was asked how many camels I was worth... answer: there aren't enough here in all of Africa... he laughed... and moved on.

It was an amazing experience for the kids... to see that others don't live like them. I think they truly appreciated it more than they can express.

Caught our Ferry back... and then sadly said our goodbyes to all our new friends. We will miss them dearly and will laugh at the many fond memories we have made along the way. Enjoy our pics... listen to our stories... laugh at the crazy experiences we've had. :)

~steph :)