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Introduction

As is now a good use, we become before we went on vacation First we had one day on the road to stopping the clock (mine is). Hunting for the dolmens and a visit to Westerbork was the idea. Westerbork was very impressive and the dolmens we never found without the utility which Piet had found on the Internet for our (brand new) TomTom. Such a nice day. Traveling through Morocco were a few things: many storks, mopeds that Medina's also going through everything, authentic (donkey) transport, and in many places lots of weed. Poverty in the Rif Mountains, moving sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, artists and lots of fresh orange juice in the square in Marrakech and cheaper wine and beer are just a few things we have experienced. As always, it was good!


Saturday, July 21

The beginning of the holiday was not very festive, we have the funeral service Ad de Jong attended. It was during a canoe trip in Italy and become unwell spot deceased. It was nice that we get back to the present service could are. After the service, Patrick us to the station in 's-Hertogenbosch to where we finally get to the holiday began. The train ran smoothly when 45 minutes given on the check, which was also not that bad. One or two beers for boarding, it all went very smoothly. In a sandwich and a plane wine, when we were again in Frankfurt. We had to wait a half hour, shops on a pier where there are no restaurants were. The last half hour we have even waited at the gate, which resulted in an upgrade to business class on, so definitely not wrong. Unfortunately, the seats were not next, but row that we have saved. Furthermore, the top again. We first arrived but once pinned € 200.00 because we did not know if and where There was a bank exchange. From the airport to the hotel quickly to another few hours sleep. The hotel was also great, too bad our Muhammad driver is not able to find and had to ask a passerby. He did so in not initially, which yielded quite a few delays. The damage was not that bad (In absolute terms than) fifteen minutes to three minutes longer.


Sunday, July 22

After a short night a simple but good breakfast and a short briefing we went with the whole group to the Hassan II Mosque, the third largest mosque in the world. When we arrived we saw to our surprise, a bus comes along with containing an old friend, Cora namely that we had last year three weeks through Eastern Turkey had traveled. Ofcourse I kissed and chatted with two or three groups had a tour of the mosque. For me it was funny, I was able to my student ID card get a cheaper, and of course I gave it Suzanne me, I am after all a Dutchman, is also just for the sport. After the tour and the farewell of Cora we went with our bus go by Morocco, Rabat now. The bus is very minimal, we apply it exactly. This means that there are always people to sit in the back, and that is really not the most comfortable place. The roads are (so far) is not very bad, but that will surely have come. Moreover, in a natural way though not easy, there are still bumps and you will be fairly launched on the backseat. Arrived in Rabat we first bought the road and brought sandwiches eat in the lobby of our new hotel. That is a strange thing, and they were therefore not be happy when we asked for cutlery: not crazy, they did simply a restaurant. We have half decent but still a cup of tea taken. My thing is in any case, I'd just as soon taken a cup of soup, but cheap it is. Then we took the group to the mausoleum of Hassan II passed, and the unfinished mosque. When we were walking around, we told Suzanne We just went and together we walked over the Medina and Kasbah. In the medina, we also bought tickets to send, and have we also went entertained by watching all activities related to public beach from a distance to see. Way to the medina, I mommy called to say that we had arrived well and fine with it, with good weather and good hotels. Back at the hotel we had three (or four) beers before we made the group had dinner together at El Bahia. There we met our group, and our first true Moroccan meal. I took a tagine with prunes, Piet had chosen shrimp. It was both very tasty. Back at the hotel we did a few afzakkertjes, Piet took whiskey with coke, but we're doing that anymore. The cola was free, but the whiskey € 5.00, perhaps a little over the top.


Monday, July 23

For nine hours we left, the first plan was ten hours, but fortunately they a few companions earlier and this was the compromise. That is still what this holiday, really relaxing I think. Before we left we got a excellent breakfast. Lunch was a picnic, now on the terrace of a restaurant, where delicious tajines passed. We took a drink, the plates and cutlery were even provided by the restaurant. I still find a strange construction, but it will do belong here. I thought it was shame that we have so much and had not otherwise have a tagine to my nose passed. After a while driving and a coffee stop we arrived at hotel in Madrid Chefchaouen. A great hotel and a nice room, so we can again. After a soup in the room and re-packing the luggage, we walk into the village, We sought and found the bank, but it was closed, so a little luck. Back to the only hotel where alcohol was served at the pool overlooking the whole village. So a nice spot, where we also have cards but equal written. In our restaurant for that evening we enjoyed a kind ennis been eating prey. Started with mint tea to counteract the beers and then ordered food. The onion soup that Piet had ordered was not quite what he had expected, my soup was delicious. The main courses are fulfilled to expectations, Pete had a tagine with shrimp, and I a paella. For both it was lovely, never thought in Morocco to eat a delicious paella, but the Moorish influences that can assert. They gave no alcohol (which we had actually had enough anyway), but the tea house to complete the it. After dinner, we immediately to the hotel and went to bed, I was exhausted.


Tuesday, July 24

For seven hours we had breakfast, that was fine. For eight hours we left for The first hike of this trip. First we accompanied by a guide through the old streets of the city flooded, many beautiful pictures of blue houses, gates and steps. It was still early, so there were not many shops open or people on the street. Nevertheless, we have enjoyed with our little what life was just beginning when we nearly went out. Then we guided same guide went into the Rif Mountains. A very nice hike, but also seriously, not least because of the heat. Fortunately, others more colds than I, this time over. During the walk we passed a very number of marijuana fields, they are some hidden in the mountains, but certainly much more visible than in the Netherlands. Morocco later that one of the largest producers of marijuana. We have tea with a Berber family, which still Tiny Berber was dressed in a dress. She would like the country will be quite beautiful. Back at the hotel gave Suzanne a very short briefing and we have a cup of soup to do with bread. Take yourself showered and went back to the "Alcohol hotel" for a few beers. Four of our companions were swimming, because they had to pay € 5.00 per person, but that did not mind, cooling in the pool was very nice to them. When we like our third beer Manon and Michel had ordered came sit with us, wherever we have an hour are chatting with. We are two of us further and have first the square mint tea with honey taken. The glass should be covered because it all came down to bees, not crazy with the smell of the honey you even above the coin could smell the tea. After an hour of people watching us eat Tissemlal in restaurant, a tip from Manon and Michel. It's a very nice restaurant with fireplace for when it is cold, and very friendly people. We have a menu account for 80 Dirham, not so very expensive. But again no alcohol, although these days not as bad as we advance to the pool quite a few had had. Been so delicious and eaten.


Wednesday, July 25

For eight hours we left for our trip to Fez. Along the way we separate things there, like in the Rif Mountains stairs that led to fields. We took about a coffee pot made in town, everyone was stoned and you could not do or say strange things. We sat in a shabby tent, where even I took fresh because it is in a closed bottle Sat The toilets were as in Such a bar was to be expected. Furthermore, we only drove (They say) beautiful views which I have not seen much. It was nice and warm in the bus and then sucker before I sleep. Around one hour we did a picnic in the shoulder along the road in a town that was not safe because of all those stoned people in that area marijuana. On safety especially for the women have no guarantee. After a short lunch stop we went further. You could clearly see that they are not some effort to the cultivation of marijuana to hide it simply stood on the roadside along the road. Just before we arrived in Fes told Susan about the possible excursion the next day with a guide. Do not feel like a group tour, and so did Michael and Manon. So we would some with four measures, a separate guide and transportation with taxis. Cor and Tiny wanted to join us, so it was with six people on the road. Arrived in Olympic hotel that we gave at the reception desk and asked Suzanne if she a guide could settle for six. After the guide we had agreed with the six dinner at restaurant Marrakech where a noisy group of American school youth is to live it was. The food was fine but the noise slightly bit too much. So after dinner coffee, but no right back to the hotel. The others went to bed, but we did still feel like a settler, it is finally break. We ended up in Mounia hotel. The bar was a great smoky room full of drunken men and "exuberant" ladies, but fortunately there was a separate piece which is just what you could drink. Then, after a few beers it all went out was very intimate, so it will serve the remainder of the evenings and nights are hot to have gone.


Thursday, July 26

Piet for his much needed (night) rest the pot leaf that he had picked it discarded. We have a leisurely breakfast, at nine hours, the guide. After he off all his pills we had taken three petit taxi to the medina gone. We are a beautiful blue gate and started as a first 14th century medrese visited. Of course we were alone in the hall, but we could have plenty of pictures and it was quiet as we still were fairly early. All other rooms were closed, including Muslims, Koran school has become an attraction, and for no longer in office. Afterwards we walked the streets and I have a small slipper keychain bought for my backpack. The guide was angry, because if I had negotiated (Or one of his friends had bought) I have a lot less money. Along the way we are going to make pictures in a very expensive restaurant. The guide was appear that the owner was away and we were allowed to take photographs so. Actually just not a pleasant man, who guide us, but he takes us where we want and that is enough. After a short walk we arrived at the furniture souk, where we also have the museum visited. That was beautiful, with many carvings and other objects. The museum was set up nicely, but again if you do not officially take pictures. When we next visited a small tannery where we first saw under what circumstances the people worked in the tannery. Seems terrible, but people are happy with this job because he earns more than the average job. I have just asked what a lovely jacket expense, but € 280.00 and he said I did not think we would come close enough to to my price (up to € 100.00) to come. After visiting the tannery we came through with some different souks crafts, there were only few pictures are, the people want and you have not really respect that. At one point came we get to the silver souk. Manon went looking for a necklace, Tiny and asked the Cor authentic jewelry retailer if he had, and it was so. I'm with Tiny and Cor went along to a showroom with all old stuff, including a lot of jewelry. After a long search and much more negotiation Tiny and I both bought an old Berber Pendant for € 30.00 each. Manon was now also found a necklace sufficient and bargained for him to buy. Then we went on the Medina, with a visit to the mausoleum of a famous Muslim (name not determined). It was very busy adoring people, and was so very nice to see. Again no possibility of taking pictures, so I had to get a time apologize because my flash went off. Current road we passed through a school, there was no shooting problems. All that gewandel made sure we got somewhere fancy, and we went a restaurant. There we took all just soup. The guide is not happy, which was same as us and who had counted on a full course meal. Pity then, we eat enough and once a light and quick lunch it was off. After eating our soup we continued where we had a silk mill and a druggist with herbs were piloted within, of course did not buy anything and the guide again not happy. He has not so much to us, in terms of commission then. Then we to the large tannery, where we were not allowed to say that we have a others had been. We have since expanded and are looking for a long time, until displeasure of our supervisor that we would like to sell. I was seriously spent for a jacket, but other than that they were too expensive, they had no jacket hanging in my size. I do not have much faith that I still order and to see if it the other day and finished good. When we went out was our guide said again angrily and € 120.00 a very nice price. Do not bother, but I have no message for his missing the committee was really € 100.00 the border. After a little walk through the medina toward the exit. A few taxis get was not that easy, but eventually the guide anyway. In the hotel we paid him and drank a few beers. Then Six soldiers from Vesivio we eat, where an Italian pizza is good were. The tagliatelle was a bit disappointing. On the way back home we came we ran a sort of fair where we went to Cor and Tiny have gone inside. Manon and Michel went back to the hotel, they were tired. Or could it be because they only a relationship and other fun things were going to do?. At the fair was a Cor fossil against, but he would not take it because he would during the rest of the trip sometimes to remember. Back at the room we have the bag packed and we went to bed on time.


Friday, July 27

For six hours we were awake, that is when you go to bed early and go right sleep. Actually it turned out that well, because the alarm did not go off and we were happy in time awake. After breakfast simple but fresh and we had enough for eight hours by bus departed. First name Moulay Idriss, a town named after the founder. His mausoleum was there, but there were we as non-Muslim of course not. We even go on the internet (still azerty keyboard so hard) and we have taken tea in a shabby tent where The verses sounded from a loudspeaker. It was also a tent where we saw the first cockroach in the house, but the staff was very friendly, although we could not understand each other. The mint tea was a glass full, well cooked water, so nothing wrong with that. After tea served with the verses we went on run a small market, where we had to fit. If we had not had done our pants full of blood sat. The slaughter occurred because it seems the spot, it was certainly all very fresh. After I have some bananas I had bought into the bathroom and I have ventured to the public toilets. A relief, they were spotless for only 2 dirhams payment you received even toilet at. After a half hour it was time to leave, we had to wait for what companions. This village struggled to come to the agreed location because there are a number of vehicles with diplomatic and other important stuff came up, there must of course be the way to be released. When we were complete we headed to Volubilis, an ancient Roman site. When we arrived we ordered our lunch first, then they could adopt him Prepare. We had only one hour for the tour, it certainly was way too short. That they are not quite equipped to tourists from the west showed already at the checkout: "We are not a bank, you're no less" was the comment against the first person who could not apply for tickets. Ine but ultimately paid for everything, of course, later we returned. Beautiful ruins and especially beautifully preserved mosaic floors. Back from the tour lunch was brought to Piet and me half French bread, omelet with Piet and me with chicken. Along with two drinks was again enough to get through the afternoon. After lunch we went to Meknes where we checked into our hotel Majestic. A good city hotel we thought, with a double bed and a sofa. The toilet was a bit strange, around the corner, but otherwise was wrong nothing. After the stuff in the room to have thrown one, we first made tea on the terrace of the hotel. Then we went looking for a beer. The hotel reception told us that there is a liquor store / supermarket was. We got it, but unfortunately it was concluded. Finally, we have to other side of the La Romana found a bar with only men drank a lot. We have done a few beers, accompanied by the complementary nuts. One of the guests got hungry and went one more bucket chips out, which he happily ate in the bar with one of his friends. That is all there apparently because the barjuffrouw gave even napkins. After having quenched our thirst, we went back to the hotel for us to dress for dinner. We ended up at Le Dauphin, where we arrived when they actually were still closed. We were allowed to sit down and our choice, and fortunately we had enough time so we sat at our ease. The Fri was a luxury tent, so we could choose from a lot of nice things, including a delicious Chardonnay. They had not everything on the card, but was plenty of choice. The weather was great once more to eat, although the fine Moroccan cuisine like. After our intimate dinner we ease back went to the hotel for what we thought a good night (rest).


Saturday, July 28

Unfortunately the night with some very much against. It was too hot and therefore very late when we finally fell asleep there came a wedding procession along with a great crash. It seemed the whole city moving was a shouting and honking of vengeance. It was half past three. When finally The rest was returned and we fell asleep because there was some cooling down to half six have a tail of the parade noisily along. I have something in between slept, but Piet has not taken four hours. A rotten end of a wonderful evening. After an early breakfast at half past eight, we are thus even walk. First to the mausoleum through Bab el Mansour, the main gateway to the medina. In the mausoleum was pleasantly cool and definitely on the inside where the shoes had from it was very nice. Then we went to the Royal Palace walked, but we could not if not royal. At ease decreased and then on the main square drinking tea and juice. We are short walked through the medina, especially about the real local market. I have herbs bought a bag full of curry, cumin and spices tagine. It takes all here nothing. After that world edition we went through some small alleys run and we thought that we had better have some dinner. The museum was not until much later re-open. We enjoyed lunch at the restaurant "Thousand and One Night ", where I took a lovely fish tagine. harira Piet took, this time with balls. The soup had to be specially made and could take longer, they said. Since we had no problem with that, the plane is still a long way back, so We are still here. Yet everything came together so well that they had the holes. It was in any case, all freshly made, not least because ingredients until the time of the order of the market were taken (Including cola). A board melon and a pot of tea after dinner was the house. We have been relaxing and enjoyable and have spent over two hours for a total bill to 145Dh. Eaten their fill and rested we went to the museum where we half hour was through. Actually it was the most beautiful building of the entire museum, It was an old palace. We also went walking on the indoor market, as always beautiful piles of vegetables and fruit. There they are in the Netherlands learn from that slam anything but a hope, these people really pay attention to the presentation of their wares. Especially, the chicken harvesting machine, a (Dead) chicken was on his feet and pushed a number of rotating blades or something or plucked off the feathers. The first piece of the market we had to again Beware of the legs, blood, rinse water layers in deep pools on the ground. When leaving the market we met a Dutch Moroccan against who could not understand it all. He claimed that the people here do not advance wanted or they would do a thing differently. We believe he was themselves this way of working and living completely outgrown, if he ever lived had. Then the ease e walked back to the hotel, go "Natural" a short break in the pub. We ate together at Le Pub, but that was against dirty. The wine was not good, the food and moderate noise excessive. We were gone within one hour and have time to sleep. I slept on the sofa, with two in the big bed was the previous night by the heat already not like, and we were happy with the third bed.


Sunday, July 29

Dripping with the heat, but after a good night, we were both awake rested. For eight hours we left for the 180 km to Midelt. In a station (you can you do not believe in Morocco) with nice homes where you could see where the money is, we have taken a drink. Then we drove to the more for the walk. For the first walk we have a picnic eaten, of course fish and bread with cheese spread. It is already very so boring to eat lunch, but it will be here to hear furthermore, there near the lake no restaurant in sight. The walk was a half hour to the lake, and was very nice. There was a kind of bank Wild camping, there were a few tents and cars of local people. These were busy with the prayer when we came along, so it did again nice pictures. There were also a lot of sheep, goats and donkeys. Across the lake came when we had walked for nearly an hour and Berber Woman with her children along on donkeys. She was beautiful tattooed and had no objections to our hair extensively on the photo. All in all a small gift as along the banks of a lake in Morocco. After a short bus ride we arrived in Midelt, where we yet again a reasonable room had no hot water alone. Quite an bathroom and toilet, which we have never seen a hotel room. After we freshen up a bit to do a beer in the lounge of the hotel. Edwin and Emma were sitting in it too, and it was quite cozy. Because there is a folklore show at the hotel we decided it was given in hotel even to eat but nothing to the show to miss. The food was tasty but not special. The price of a bottle of water was higher than we 5Dh The bar had paid so that we let it go. The show was simply dredging, a lot of noise and nothing fun to dance. The public consisted of local men and one or more lost tourists. We have to outdoor bar made a nightcap and a bottle brought to the hotel room. That night was a tragedy i.v.m. stomach cramps, I want nothing further about it. The hope that this was the only thing that goes in terms of disease occurrence (that is in fact mostly so).


Monday, July 30

The king of Morocco's birthday, and I have a bad night. I doubted even here if I would go hiking. After a very poor breakfast I went along anyway. It was great walking weather, not too hot even for the first steep section. After lunch we had a bit of the gorge and climb then back to the buses via a Berber Source. Since we could cool off. The Berbers get their water from there. Back at the hotel I made a soup and I went to sleep. I was destroyed although no trip was heavy, it's probably just the short night situated. After the nap, showered and nice clean laundry picked up. We in the village walked around and one of the few occasions where you could get alcohol made a couple of beers. We are doing even stay the same food. We wanted like to do outside, the weather was very nice and we did not feel like a wimp, with fluorescent light lit restaurant to sit down. That was, she did even a separate bring dinner table, neatly covered. The tagine was delicious again, now it was stage for the show up. They were different from those in the hotel yesterday were. Apparently the atmosphere is also important, so we thought it was fine (we some were further away and had already eliminated a few beers). Yet we time gone, too long you do not want to hear. When we walked into the village again was very busy street. On the square There was music, so it was very nice. Too bad that there are no terraces where you can enjoy people watching while enjoying a snack .. Because Pedro's camera with him we went went back to the hotel to achieve them, the photos are then all failed. Too far away, no tripod, so difficult. We did enjoy looking around, so it came anyway inside. Another beer with you to the hotel room and slept.


Tuesday, July 31

As usual we left for eight hours from the hotel. Piet has French suitcase lowered. French has been a long time and is sick actually too weak to carry a heavy suitcase. After one hour and a half drive we stopped for a drink in a nice place. Unfortunately there was not enough time to drink and look around. Maybe we did, but of course left us back in time. Then drove the rest of the day, with some photo stops along the kashbaroute and an oasis of 175 km2. Very impressive, it looked like a river of green that hurled through the mountains. Because we were too early to stop for lunch, we drove through Salam to our hotel, with a pool, but no rooms for us because we would travel. We bought from a shop next to the hotel a lunch, We ate at the pool, along with Cor and Tiny. After the dinner here a dip in the pool, we did have a room where we all baggage were lost, and where necessary for the pool towels were you off to be dried. At a quarter to four land rovers we went to the inn where we would ascend on our next transport: camels. With the ordered stock to drink in the desert on our camels, we ascended. A great ride at any one camel through the sand dunes. You see them only on TV, just great. In the first part of the trip I was wrong, I had to sit much further back. Once I realized I was more comfortable. After a half hour we arrived at the camp where we were greeted with a Dinner harira, tagine and melon. After dinner we have our stuff a sleeping sand dunes in the distance dragged there under the stars to sleep. The latter was a bit disappointing, it blew up we already have one hour awake, and when I had it. We have the whole lot back to the camp dragged back and enjoy it in a tent to lie down. The rest of the (short) night's sleep.


Wednesday, August 1

At a quarter past five (15.5!) We were woken up to watch the sunrise. That was of course the best from the top of a sand dune, so climbing blown sand in the very early morning. Luckily it was not so hot on that time, otherwise I would never have emerged. It looked a bit like the Climbing the Pacaya, but shorter. When we had seen that show and had committed to memory card, we went back down for a cup of tea before we return to civilization would leave. Then could we really leave, of course the familiar mode of transport: the camel. This time I only like the good spot to sit, so the back. It was a lot better, except duinafwaarts where I felt that I forward I lost weight and thus firmly holding the reminder. The inn was a great breakfast for us and after eating them we took the Land Rovers return gone. Some went for a stopover to Risanne, a nice market where we visited. In Risanne we spent walking around, I bought some extra spice, including very cheap saffron and we have taken a cola Cor & Tiny on a terrace. Back at the hotel we had lunch, Piet what I feel and the hand wash done. We were both caught a cold snot from the open windows in the bus and windy night in the desert had also not helped. For seven hours we met Cor & Tiny for something to eat. But first pinned here and then have dinner at Les Dunes. We had a wonderful Kalia, a Local tajine stew. Manon & Michel & Albert and Anne were also queuing. On the way back to the hotel we were surprised by a small sandstorm. In the hotel we did a nightcap with six of us and we still have a taken to the room. Then go to sleep.


Thursday, August 2

With three quarters of an hour delay we left, there was still a doctor for ill a few companions, and of course to the pharmacy for prescription drugs. Is not bad, these things happen and then we've a lot of patience. With a stop for coffee where they (copied) CDs sold, we went to our lunch spot: eats a barn in the Todra Gorge. The area was very touristic, which is not very. If people, mostly Moroccans I like that the last person complains about, but put me in Such a restaurant for lunch. We had also a nice battle because they were serving all major tajines, supposedly because they had no children. They would like us to put off a tagine, made clear that only when Piet He did not pay for a half portion, a second tajine same type are. The food was fine, but the scandalous operation, even because they felt that you can deal differently with women as with men. There I I do not so charmed. After lunch we went under a guided walk in one of the most oases of Morocco. The guide was nice, and knew a lot and was told Dutch to learning because he wanted to be a better guide. Another advantage is that you the real Dutch groups such as FOX and guides can in turn means more opportunities. Someone on the way up carpentry is So, nothing wrong with that. Near the end it started to rain a bit, the first splash of the air for us in Morocco. After the walk we went to the Gorges du Dades drove road and stop for water and two cold beers. So there's some shops where they sell liquor. It is there also extremely busy, busier than in the supermarket for water and yogurt drinks. There are also the Moroccans lugged out bags full drink. Between the stop and the hotel we saw jackal or a fox running across the fields. In the hotel we were offered tea and we were provided with the key again a nice room. The food was excellent and the Netherlands already paid for: a wonderful pre salad, main course and Kalia as a fruit dessert. A Fanta there (beer they do not pay) and the case was complete again. Another coke upstairs for the whiskey. Checkout could not, they did not change, so then but write.


Friday, August 3

We stood up to six hours as we were walking, half past six, the breakfast ready for seven hours and we would leave. Unfortunately the staff did not Piet woke up and had to play again for alarm, that it happens even once once. Ultimately we are about half past seven to ten started our hike. We were on a bridge over the river that gave a stir and we are even go look for another way. Finally, when the judge imposed what the root directory and still was willing to help anyway we have passed. In all I later also proved hectic my hat there lost. Piet went back after I discovered you, but alas. We walked through the gorge on some moments it was a bit of a scramble. With some help from Eric at a spot it went fine. Of course, we frequently stopped to take pictures, we had the real photographers with us, and then there is suddenly enough time. Pity that this is not the case every time, because people quickly from one to another to place. From the canyon we went uphill, that was me not them, but in January had much heavier. He had to stop frequently and had more time to recover once he stood still or Sat But also that brave he did it, I also believe that you should not have physical limitations stop when it comes to things like this, unless you go too far. Furthermore, with a vicious climb best thing to do. It was a nice ride with beautiful views, nice weather and grasshoppers hopping. A bit sad it was that during the walk met no people, that they are often the icing on the cake of such a walk. Only when we in the oasis came we saw people, mostly children. That gave me or the opportunity to hand out some pens, so I came also from. We walked back through the oasis, too bad the guide (one of the guys from the hotel) no explanation. He also said nothing throughout the walk and only forefront not only for us to get lost. In the oasis, he walked very hard and we lost each other once. Through much hard call came to be fine, but it is also the task of a guide to the group together account. The last part of the walk we had to cross the river, this time over steppingstones that are too far apart. Eventually Piet and a few men about it helped us, but it was not fine. It was so much so that we first brought the backpacks, but in safety as we expected in the water trap. Returned to the hotel we The meager lunch but ate, it was really nothing for the money we sure would have to pay. Suzanne was there and spoke with the hotel owner that we would not pay for lunch. We then went to the room nicely to rest, to shower and to make a soup. We woke up nice Cor & Tiny chatting and we ordered dinner at the hotel, we had not feel the luxury group to eat. Cor & Tiny & Manon & Michel were too, so we were six. After dinner went to bed Manon & Michel and we celebrate with a pot of tea made.


Saturday, August 4

At eight o'clock breakfast was ready. The hotel had unsolicited lunch bags prepared, and whether we wanted but just decrease and thus pay. No way So, the last thing we are waiting for is a headstrong behavior hotel owner the previous day had performed poorly. Vert to half past nine cams we have four Land Rovers. When we boarded we seemed Cor & Tiny in a landrover sit, Hans came later addition, and that was very enjoyable. En route After five minutes we had been arguing with the driver, he found that we only could and / or have to stop when the first Land Rover also stopped, while Susan said that we could call and that he should keep quiet, whatever or others by reason. So apparently because drivers decide when we We can stop some great photo stops missed. None was happy of. In the first village we passed we shopped for lunch made it did come back the same thing, but at least we could do something to find out. The trip through the mountains was pretty fantastic, and we have plenty of photo stops made. Sometimes we stopped just at the wrong place, but that is apparently at. The driver did have good music and that reimburse or another bit. The people here live very far from civilization, you will see many children. They say it is and why they leave home, but I do have my doubts. I think they will be deemed to modify or sheep and goats to help in the household and they do not attend school. They were as if they never saw a hairbrush, but were also very clever with that large dark eyes. Around half past four we arrived at our hotel near a Berber village. A very nice Unfortunately only nine hotel rooms, so there had to be retracted. We had a double room for ourselves. The tap of the toilet was broken, but that was quickly repaired. I've been reading a nice break for our own room, with a cup of tea. At one point Manon came back with the comment that they was invited to a Berber wedding. Tiny, Michael, Piet and I went along with a woman who brought us there. The woman told us all that there is no way pictures could be, and we then quickly away our cameras. We for a few pictures would not want to miss. We were nice to watch and some tried to communicate, until one of the men saw that there someone still secretly took photos. That was not welcomed, and they had them at Clear site. Then we were urged to leave, one of which boys was pretty angry. The dinner was for once to four tables and served had also had some good time. It was good to have a CD in the player sat and also geljk solid hit, otherwise we had the whole evening had a lot of noise. This was, except it was annoying for the owner of the player, quite Fine. We could now be nice and talk. To bed and slept.


Sunday, August 5

We have good breakfast and again with our bus moved on. We are far in front to sit down this time not bothered by the outstanding windows where everyone is happy because the air conditioning is broken. We are snot cold of the open windows in the bus not completely the standard. The air conditioning is generally not broken, but not as we ride in the mountains, and as we all the time in a mountain drive, the result we recommend: Admittedly, that open windows. We stopped en route in order to get a drink and we saw a nice Berber market. Unfortunately do not have time, would also have a market in Zagora. When we arrived at our hotel in Zagora we ate and drank and We Cor & Tiny accompanied by a guide to walk 20Dh goldsmith village. He led us through the Kasbah and a little workshop cum Silver shop. After long negotiations, I have some beautiful earrings 160Dh bought. Back at the hotel we have done a beer and an hour at the pool seated. Then we went with two delightful dinner at Kasbah Sirocco, a another hotel. We sat by the pool with a nice bottle of wine, it was excellent.


Monday, August 6

Off we went for the longest travel day with a wonderful destination: Marrakesh. We were on time for the bus back to not having to sit in the wind. En route Cor did try to buy a trilobite on the highest point of this trip. That failed, but Marielle bought it with his help a few nice minerals for her father. We stopped at a road where many great kasbah films like Gladiator his eyes removed. There we walked around and even in different rooms have been used for filming. You can see that there are not very extensive use of the tourist attraction of this sort of thing. There are some shops, but it was not very crowded and it seemed as if she really wanted to sell, they were very quiet when we passed walking. But perhaps could also have been the time and the corresponding heat to make: it was because between noon and warm. After the tour we had lunch in a restaurant that was at the location. A delicious soup with potatoes. For seven hours we arrived at our hotel in Marrakech, where we Muhammad tip gifts, so he could pass to his wife before we went The room in the hotel is the worst of the whole trip, sorry to come here again lie three nights. We operate as a local tent some chicken skewers ate, the first time walked on the square and have decorated the room as we would not suffer from the journey that all through. The advantage again that we had a very short walk from Djemaa el-Fna (main square) layers, facing the Koutoubia mosque with its minaret as a landmark.


Tuesday, August 7

Our first day in Marrakech. We first really quiet but once done, our ease breakfast and see what we would do the next day. The first days were The three monuments / interesting sites with a ticket to visit 60Dh were. It was the Ali ben Youssef Koranic school, the Koubba Ba'adiyn (a crypt even before the construction of the Koranic school) and the Museum of Marrakech. Visited Koran is the oldest school of Marrakesh and the only thing as non-Muslim may enter. After we visited the crypt and the museum we had lunch at cafe Arabe. A fairly elegant tent where the beer was more expensive than the wine and we therefore (Necessity) but an empty bottle of white went to the soup and salad. Very all annoying. After lunch we went back to the square and have there some tea and orange juice drink, we just had not much sense to run, also everything was closed at lunchtime. After that we just looking went to the restaurant for that evening. We have quite a distance from the Medina walked, while also having a lot of fun, but our mission and purpose. The second choice was not open yet, so we could have not really look at the menu, but it also looked good, so we do but reserved. Because the restaurant only opened at half past seven, we would still just walked back to the hotel, which is easy if you are near the sleep center you have. Had a drink on the terrace of the hotel, clothes and some other getut. Then through the square back to the restaurant. We looked out over the square and were so fine, but again a bottle of wine. Again four beers that an expensive bottle of wine. Pete and I had taken a tajine couscous. The couscous was again unsuccessful, so that we never have more. The filling was very good, so we have enough within received, Pete had a better choice. After dinner we went on square and we strolled in the room is still a cup of tea taken. In the room because I 35Dh for a cup of tea on the terrace of the hotel is really a bit disproportionate to my idea. The room again rebuilt in time and enjoy sleep.


Wednesday, August 8

It was fairly awake without an alarm clock. Showered, had breakfast and gelummeld, it seems almost vacation. Then we visited the old and the new palace. After these visits was already half past eleven, and all went close for the siesta. After a glass of fresh juice for 4Dh we went to a restaurant on the square eat. The location was beautiful, the food was a disappointment. Piet did have (again) the best choice with a chicken pies. I had ordered the tagine was as fat as we are in the interior of Morocco in 1988 had had. That we were no longer used, and although the food was not very cheap, I did not like it. After lunch we take our time to the souk to the tombs Saädische walked. Also we were there and we have to add a coke on a terrace facing the taken effect. Added to this was a Moroccan-German family join, complete with a number of small children. Always fun to people watch, especially if they are so strongly present (and children are always fun). The tombs were like the palaces in their own way beautiful. All three places were many tourists, including Dutch groups. After visiting the tombs we went looking for the Kosy bar, we had is looking forward to an alcoholic beverage. Bar that we eventually found, but appeared to be closely associated with a renovation. So we only a leisurely walked back to the hotel, road and water for my ice cream purchased. The room, meanwhile standard ritual: tea, soup and a nap. In the evening we had dinner at Cafe Arabe, we were finally told to be the Visa card with you. Start with a beer is not wrong bottle of wine with dinner, and excellent food in a wonderful atmosphere. When the imam called for prayer set even the music, talked about respect, there may be a lot of people some of learning. Eventually the bill was 730Dh, so that was not too bad, we have a fantastic evening. Back at the hotel we still feel like an ice cream. Next to the hotel was a ice packs. It was not easy to get an ice cream, first checkout Then they had the taste I had not asked and they went so but help other people. All very confusing, until I of course jumped out of my skin and everything was still good. After the ice bags packed, the room renovated and nice sleep.


Thursday, August 9

We are in the pouring rain in Marrakech left. This time delay because the wipers of the bus did not work. It remains a lousy coach. During the ride turned out to be a few spots where the rain can just bus came into. At the stop once again taken a Fanta, I get that sweet stuff so gently a bit tired, but I also had a bit of everything water. What is nice, it was the KitKat I've bought there. But also sweet different. After the event, it was gradually becoming drier as we came closer to the coast, but it remained cloudy. Along the way we stopped at a factory where oil was extracted from argan nuts. Of the oil were then several products such as creams and soaps made. The factory was completely run by and for divorced women. They have such an income, Muslim countries are not so kind to women divorce their husbands, for whatever reason. I have to charity even bought a small bottle of oil, of everything you could. The creams and so were me just a little too expensive. Another photo stop at a distance of Essaouira. When we arrived at our hotel revealed that the local travel agent booked us on and we had to another hotel swerve. It was neat and clean but the rooms were small and there is no pool. I have requested a different room because the very first small. It was certainly far from the luxury hotel where we expected the leave can be shutdown. Lunch there was also not possible, so we are after refreshing and soup and tea in the room but the village made up. Did move we had a beer in a beach, but, you do not have to do is 40Dh very much for a bottle of beer that hurts so pretty. Delicious walked around, there was also a nice vissouk. Search restaurants, tea drink on a terrace overlooking the harbor and excellent dinner at Les Chandeliers. Because They threw everything together, the bill is not very clear anymore. I could see there was less that I think we had to pay, but I could also anything about it, it was all mumbo jumbo to me. Walked home with sore feet, it was something more, namely half hours instead of fifteen, where Suzanne was talking about.


Friday, August 10

No alarm clock and put at half past eight awake, so wonderfully lazy. First showered, had breakfast and counted money. It was a very scanty breakfast, bread, jam and weak gravy. We heard that your second tea or coffee itself had to pay why luxury hotel and facilities. After brushing walking into the city and what walked around the shops and through the narrow streets of Essaouira. In a stall fresh juice for 5Dh drunk, was pressed back where we stood by and so delicious. A few things they can do in Morocco: tajines and fresh orange juice. Another tea on a terrace, it is very relaxing. But that is because we have no beach or pool water that people necessarily want to, and then You can spend more time strolling around and drink at pavement. We wanted fresh fish to eat at the stalls along the harbor, but when she had € 18.00 € 23.00 for 6 shrimp and a fish, we asked but thanks. That was because in our eyes a bit expensive, we pay so much in the Netherlands in an restaurant disagree. We arrived at the restaurant where we Bab Laachour had good food and a cold beer for a reasonable price. What was remarkable about the town was the large number of beggars that we were in the rest Morocco has not encountered much. Here it seemed like they stoned and / or were drunk. One dressed in sandals and slip right out and went so but otherwise, a very bizarre sight from a terrace with a beer. After lunch us through a few other streets back to our hotel for standard ritual: soup, delicious cup of tea, nap. After the siesta we went to town run (which we have traveled one kilometer in that one durp), we have a walked around a bit we went to the restaurant for the evening went, we had Riad Baraka chosen. It was again! top!, cocktail advance bottle there. Piet took a medium dish with shrimp and squid, a major he would certainly not opkunnen all was the idea. Good thing he had chosen not that great, This medium was almost too much. I had a delicious tagine with prunes, it remains my favorite and it was excellent again. Delicious at ease walked back to the hotel and sleep.


Saturday, August 11

The last day of the holiday and the day of our departure. I had had it with a meager breakfast, and we went looking for something more. Along the way there was a tent where you could order breakfasts, and I have a scrambled egg taken. That is dangerous, perhaps, but we were going home. At that terrace also our last beer before we left. En route to the airport we stopped at a former Portuguese town of El Jadida. There we visited the cistern (the only significant in that city) and the port. After the short visit we went for lunch in a restaurant booked in advance. When we arrived there was of course a long table, but what was strange was that they were not enough fish. We had to give up what we like and then came the Notice that there was not enough. Anyway: with a bottle of wine best good food, put up our last Dirhams and a full stomach to airport. Once there is a coffee in a terrible departure area is lay down and then go home, unfortunately via Frankfurt, but that's just not different. Goodbye to our companions and Cor & Tiny by train to Utrecht where they got off and we go back to our own durp went.