Morocco…….
The visit to morocco sure was a very interesting adventure. There were only about 10 English speaking guests on the tour so we were forced to share a bus with about 40 Russians.
Upon arriving in Casablanca we had a short tour of the city including seeing the tallest mosque in the world. We then started our journey though the mountains, plains and Sahara desert to the ancient city of Marrakesh. It was interesting to learn that Morocco is one of the most conservative Arabic nations in the world. In fact, the majority of people are Berber and do not consider themselves Arabic at all. They wear much more traditional attire than was seen in Egypt.
We toured the city with stops at an ancient university (with awesome architecture), the large mosque and the Kasbah. WE had to make the obligatory stop at the rug shop and a medicinal spice shop. The spice shop was interesting but I could have done with out the rugs. We were held up there because many of the Russians were buying the 1800 rugs and having them shipped home.
We walked the tiny ally ways with the many shops with motor scooters almost running us down. All while dodging donkeys and other assorted beasts. We were taken to a traditional Moroccan restaurant for lunch. Not only was there a belly dancer but also a women who danced and rolled on the floor with a light candelabra balanced on her head.
We eat a variety of traditional salads breads and wines. The main dishes were chicken backed in a clay posts and roast beef with coiscuese and veggies.
Morocco…….
The visit to morocco sure was a very interesting adventure. There were only about 10 English speaking guests on the tour so we were forced to share a bus with about 40 Russians.
Upon arriving in Casablanca we had a short tour of the city including seeing the tallest mosque in the world. We then started our journey though the mountains, plains and Sahara desert to the ancient city of Marrakesh. It was interesting to learn that Morocco is one of the most conservative Arabic nations in the world. In fact, the majority of people are Berber and do not consider themselves Arabic at all. They wear much more traditional attire than was seen in Egypt.
We toured the city with stops at an ancient university (with awesome architecture), the large mosque and the Kasbah. WE had to make the obligatory stop at the rug shop and a medicinal spice shop. The spice shop was interesting but I could have done with out the rugs. We were held up there because many of the Russians were buying the 1800 rugs and having them shipped home.
We walked the tiny ally ways with the many shops with motor scooters almost running us down. All while dodging donkeys and other assorted beasts. We were taken to a traditional Moroccan restaurant for lunch. Not only was there a belly dancer but also a women who danced and rolled on the floor with a light candelabra balanced on her head.
We eat a variety of traditional salads breads and wines. The main dishes were chicken backed in a clay posts and roast beef with coiscuese and veggies.
We Then headed to the main square which is famous for it shops, acrobats, snake charmers and other various oddities. If you take a picture of any of these thinks you are expected to tip the performer. I wanted a picture of the cobras and the snake charmers. Chris had most of the change so I asked him to tip the guy. Little did I know that he told him that I wanted to dance with the snakes…. The next thing I know is that there is a snake around my neck and they are shoving the snakes head into my hand saying “ don’t let go or it bites” They then dragged my over to this little stool and made me sit down. Another snake around my neck and into my other hand. The music starts and the cobras are up and dancing in front of me. I have to admit I had my eyes closed more of the time.
After it was over I was shaking for a half hour. I am so afraid of snakes. I got back on the bus and scrubbed my hands and neck with sanitizer.
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After it was over I was shaking for a half hour. I am so afraid of snakes. I got back on the bus and scrubbed my hands and neck with sanitizer.
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