Yazira Yusoff: Maroc In A Week II

Day 3 : Final day in Fes, en route for Marrakesh

We went to the Souk again in the morning to find souvenirs and trinkets.

This pakcik refused to lower his price to 1/5, but we settled at 1/4 of stated price. Haha. I was getting better at haggling after only a couple of days.

Look look !! Ali Baba!! Hehe. Or perhaps, Aladdin? This is where we bought blankets, table runners and scarfs. Wish I could be Jasmine touring Morocco on flying carpet.

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Donkeys were everywhere in the Souk.

The sky was really beautiful, clear azure.

We took the seven-hour train to Marrakesh and met this lady and a man who suggested interesting places we should go in the city. She speaks basic English, and we speak basic Arabic and French. Imagine how difficult it was for her to convey a single message, having to explain it in numerous ways. The coach was quickly filled with questions in four different languages, but we shared two same things : big laughs and high-fives.

Again, we exchanged facebook emails.

Then this man, who works with an international company in Casablanca, joined us. He speaks good English. Finally!! He's a gentleman of wise words who gave us good advices on life, relationship and religion.

Upon arrival in Marrakesh, we had the chance to meet his wife and little son, a cute chubby bubbly young kid. When asked about his age, he answered trois et demie (three and a half). I mean, I would've just answered four when I was young and be proud of it. I adore him too much.

The family offered to send us to our hotel, and that was the end of our third day in the country. We basically spent more time on the train than on land. Tiring indeed, but it was fun meeting these Moroccans. They are nice people with good hearts.

I don't think it'd be a problem surviving in this country, even if you were left stranded in the middle of Sahara alone. The locals would offer helps of every kind, they even treat you better than their own friends.

Day 4 : Marrakesh, the city that gives name to Morocco

Marrakesh is modernised with new buildings, good facilities and busy roads. I was totally in love with Fes that I did not quite enjoy and appreciate the beauty of this city. Since it's economically better and a tourist spot, we could see that the people are a bit cocky. They are still nice, however, but not as friendly as those in small towns.

The sky was nonetheless still breathtaking.