A few weeks ago I went on a beautiful 4 day Moroccan adventure with my mother and step-father. It was so much fun to take them to one of my favourite places on earth and show them how much the country has to offer everyone who visits.
And I have to admit that they were some of the most gracious, enthusiastic and laid-back travel companions I’ve ever had.
The food, the countryside, the people, the culture, the weather, the cities…we saw and did so much in such a short time and it was absolutely lovely.
Here are a few of my favourite images from our time in the Moroccan mountains…
Small colourful shops at the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
This woman makes the most delicious bread known to mankind.
Typical Moroccan decor. Simple but colourful and warm.
The perfect spot for lunch with views on the mountains, a lush green oasis and blooming bougainvillaea in every colour.
The oasis of Flint, Morocco.
A visit to a typical weekly market near Ouarzazate, This truck full of oranges was amazing. So was the truck full of peas a little further down.
Jazz hands. Cactus style.
My mother and I hiked up a steep mountain to get to this abandoned kasbah. It was physically hard for her but she trudged through it and really pushed herself. I was so proud of her for persevering through the fatigue and pain and reaching the top. And I’m pretty sure she was tempted to push me down the mountain more than several times (I’ll admit it, I have a slight Drill Sergeant style while motivating people to push through pain).
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