After a whirlwind of Summer travel, I thought it would be nice to reflect upon one of my less recent trips, to Marrakech. Over the winter break, my family and I jumped on the chance to travel to Morocco for a few days. Morocco is one of those places that people in Europe love to travel to, because you experience the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures just a few hours away from home. So, here is my experience in Marrakech. 

Travel

When we first booked our flights from Dubai, we conveniently ignored the fact that there was no direct flight to Marrakech. So, we took an 8 hour flight to Casablanca, and an hour(ish) flight to Marrakech. Now, if I were you, and were traveling to Europe, I would just throw in a trip to Morocco in as well. A direct flights would have been such a savior, especially as there were no members of staff in our connections area when we were getting our internal flight. I'd definitely recommend trying to get a direct flight if possible, just to avoid the hassle. Once we arrived in Marrakech, we completely forgot about our travel woes, and enjoyed the Moroccan experience!

Now, the main thing we do when in in a new country, besides looking at the sights, is explore the local shopping areas. The main souk in Marrakech is enormous, spanning over dozens of little streets. It's very easy to get lost in the area, and spend hours shopping, but I recommend haggling a little bit with your purchases. Most stores sell extremely similar items, so unless you're looking for a very rare find (like some rare plates that my mom wanted), don't be too fussed if something is over your spending budget. You're bound to find something similar at a much lower cost further into the souk. There are some lovely cafes that look over the entire souk, and I strongly recommend going to one for an overall view.