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Holiday In Marrakesh
Just returned from Marrakesh or
Marrakech depending on your tongue
The main focal point in Marrakesh is
the huge square DJEMAA EL-FNA.
This provides you with one of the
worlds greatest spectacles and is in fact a world
heritage site.
Although lively at any time it comes
into its own at dusk.
Rows upon rows of open food stalls
arrive to signal the start of an amazing outdoor
festival at night. Acrobats perform their wild tumbles.
Cobras sway to the tunes of snake charmers. Henna women
entice the lady tourists to have their swirling marks
inked into their arms and legs. Herbalists offer powder
potions and spices for whatever ails you. Cymbals and
drums clash and beat loudly between musicians hands.
Bush dentists with molars piled high on their tables
extract teeth. The storytellers tell of their wonderful
tales under gas lamps.
If you're fed up of the Rain In
Britain, Marrakesh is where you want to be. You will not
need a waterproof. Not one drop of rain fell all week.
With temperatures in the 30s I was
glad of my
Berghaus and
Columbia clothing.
Breathable baselayers are a vital part of staying
comfortable in the hot and humid market place.
Ian Price - Feckenham Manager
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