Wednesday, July 06, 2005

Outside Our Riad in the Old City, Medina




Exploring the Innumerable Souks (Bazaars)

Souks in the Medina: Pulsating Life

Aladdin's Magic Carpet Land: Marrakech



Spices, snake charmers, fortune tellers, cock fighters, henna ladies: no this is not India but the medieval town of Marrakech.

Spice Route to Marrakech



The Jewish quarter in the old city of Marrakech. The markets that reak of spices and frankincense, where cocliquot flowers are used to make lipsticks, and multi-colored gelatinous soaps are a must-buy before a visit to the hamaam.