Waking up in Morocco was something I'd been waiting to do for what seemed a lifetime. Walking onto my balcony in the morning heat of this African country was every bit as blissful as I'd imagined.
In the morning we had a talk from the hotel reps who gave us the valuable knowledge we need to take on the beautiful city. They explained the two sides to Marrakech that we were able to explore.
The old town of Marrakech was where the history, attraction and raw culture could be found, as well as the beautiful architecture and some of the most poverty stricken residential areas in the city.
The new town was a thriving, upcoming modern commercialised district. European style shopping malls were at the centre of this area.
We spent the afternoon around the gorgeous pool taking full advantage of the all inclusive food and drink!
In the evening we walked ten minutes out of the hotel to the local cash and carry, (similarly to a Costco store in England but much more diverse.) The store was a hub for families to shop for their weekly supplies. Fresh fish, fruit and spices on display brought colour and a fusion of Moroccan smells to the store. As expected the prices of products were cheap and so different to those in the UK.
NOTE: We learnt alcohol is not sold in supermarkets after 8pm.
Our second night in Morocco had been just as serene as the first with wine and acoustic musicians carrying us into the early hours of the morning.
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