Hello friends, I hope you're all well !
Yesterday I decided to go for a long walk in the Medina of Marrakech. I love wandering through these narrow streets full of life, where every corner has its own special beauty.
I started my walk on the famous and historic Jemaa el-Fna square, a must-see place where the atmosphere is unique, when you come to Marrakech this square is usually your first destination.
As soon as I arrived, I was plunged into a lively spectacle: musicians playing traditional tunes, vendors offering fresh juices, and the smell of spices from the grills wafting through the air. I came in the morning but this square is much livelier in the evening and the atmosphere is incredible and I'll probably be coming back very soon to take a walk around this square in the evening and have my dinner here, but in any case, even in the morning it's a real pleasure to simply stop for a moment and observe all the hustle and bustle.
As I strolled along the square, a trainer offered passers-by the chance to take photos with his little monkey. Curious and amused, I accepted, and he gently placed the monkey on my forearm. He was very light and looked around with big mischievous eyes. The trainer took me a souvenir photo!
Not far from Jemaa el-Fna square, I opted to visit the Museum of Moroccan Culinary Art after my meandering around the square (about ten minutes' walk), a great venue to learn more about regional cuisine. I adored the traditional architecture as soon as I arrived; its mosaic-painted walls and lovely courtyard.
The museum boasts a wealth of fascinating knowledge about emblematic Moroccan foods such pastilla, tajine, and couscous. Along with seeing some of the traditional tools used in the past in the kitchen, I learned the secrets of the spices that provide Moroccan meals its distinctive taste. The section devoted to mint tea, where its significance in Moroccan tradition was highlighted, particularly appealed to me. For those wishing to savor a Moroccan dinner, there are also some fantastic eateries right on site.
On leaving the museum, I continued my walk through Place Kezadria, a lesser-known but just as lively place. Here you'll find many craftsmen and merchants selling traditional objects.
Then it was on to the traditional souks of the medina! It's always wonderful to lose yourself in these little streets full of colourful shops. There are stalls full of Berber carpets, hand-painted pottery and silver jewellery. I loved seeing all the handicrafts and chatting to the sellers.
Of course, I couldn't leave empty-handed! After a bit of bargaining (that's the rule here!), I bought a few things for myself and my family as souvenirs.
My walk stopped at the Place Jemaa el-Fna, where I returned to since the main bus station is there, which transports you in all directions around Marrakech, and that's where I caught the bus home at the end of the afternoon. Like this picture with the small monkey I won not soon forget, this day was full of amazing discoveries, meetings and beautiful events! Marrakech does have a certain vibe.
Thank you for reading, I hope the pictures I captured will please you. Take care and see you soon for another post.
Photos taken by my own phone (Redmi Note 11).
