And finally, the third installment of my writing piece on Marrakech for Area Daily:
Marrakech is always spicy and packed full of treasures just begging to be found. Half of the fun is exploring the maze of alleyways and finding what lies around each bend.
Get lost in the souks and make a few unforgettable purchases while you’re at it. You'll find everything from live chameleons to colorful babouche slippers and gorgeous pottery. But keep your guard up: the salesmen are so good they will make you believe you really do need that 50 foot handcrafted rug.
Make your way to the new town for a visit to Jardin Majorelle. The vivid gardens are so enchanting that even famed fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent couldn’t resist them. He bought the gardens to gift them to the city and had his ashes scattered here after his death in 2008.
If you’re a wiz in the kitchen, don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn the secrets of the trade from a true master. La Maison Arabe arranges private cooking courses with resident chefs where you will create your very own Moroccan specialties.
No visit to Morocco is complete without a camel ride in the desert. Take a day trip to La Palmeraie, a palm filled oasis 20 minutes outside the city, and seek out one of the many local camel trainers. If you have time to spare, make the trek out to the wild sand dunes of the Sahara for a 3+ day trip and sleep among the stars. The desert is a good 10 hour drive away, but the Kasbahs, gorges and oases that dot the Atlas Mountain trail along the way are well worth it. Contact Adventures with Ali for your own tailored desert excursion.
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