By 16.00 we were off again, the bus took us from our Hotel, the Atlas Asni, to tour a palace in Marrakech. The part we visited had been restored with beautiful tiled floors, decorative plasterwork and a courtyard garden with mirrors. David could not resisted photographing the photographer!
We were informed that this area was the Harem for the Vizir's 4 wives and 24 concubines - one for each day of the month! We all seem to find this very amusing. Then off to the Square.
This is the famous "Djemma el Fna" square where the "action" is, snake charmers, falcons, dancers and musicians were you are expected to pay for taking a photo!
We admired the heaps of fruit, dried fruit and fruit juices. Note the tightly clutched handbag in the "security" grip!
We did not try the very tempting outdoor restaurants because we were warned of the possible dire (!)consequences.
Then on into the maze of the Souk and trying to keep up with our guide.
This maze of alleys was very crowded with people, donkeys and rough carts - a Health & Safety nightmare
The Square at night was very vibrant but also a bit overwhelming.
So time for a mint tea (or two) in a balcony cafe before the bus collected us at 19.00 and back to the Hotel for dinner. The best day so far but leaving at 9.00 tomorrow for the 500kms (313miles) to Fes
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