North East Travel News

Issue 100

Marrakech is a vibrant Moroccan city situated to the west of the great Atlas Mountains. Famous for its old quarter, the Medina, I knew I had to focus my time exploring the gorgeous architecture and bustling markets within the Medina walls. After leaving the comfort of my friends in Agadir, I was anxious and eager to start heading Northwards through the Atlas Mountains to enjoy a couple of days in Marrakech. The four-hour bus ride was filled with inquisitive conversation and a brief Arabic lesson with my friendly Moroccan neighbour, himself on his way home to Casablanca. The sun had been set for many hours by the time I arrived at my hostel in the centre of Marrakech’s Medina, so luckily for me the kind host, Mustafa, made some delicious Moroccan mint tea and promised that he would take me around the famous markets the following morning. Waking up to…