Manchester Airport

Well .... here we are six months later. Following our aborted March trip (broken fibula on the first day, no less!) we are making another attempt at a Great Railway Journey to the Imperial Cities ofRead more
Relaxation Day!

So today was all about having a rest. Breakfast was outside mostly, which I don't think was an option back in March, but it was just as lovely and I bet the gardens were even more beautiful a coupleRead more
Marrakech Medina or Return to the scene

Memories of 6 months' ago were fresh in our minds this morning as we retraced our steps with Aziz to the Medina. I took a photo of the offending man-hole cover and felt the ghost had been laid as weRead more
Evening at the Medina

To say I was bothered about the snakes would be an understatement! !!🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍
However, as Irene the Tour Manager, has a similar aversion, I stuck close to her and only saw whatRead more
Casablanca

An early start! Cases outside the door by 7.15, breakfast, then off to the station to catch the 8.20 to Casablanca. Fabulous station building remembered from the Michael Portillo programme. OldRead more
Rabat

Rabat is the capital of Morocco where the Parliament sits and the King's Palace is. After a bit of a disappointing breakfast here at The Farah Hotel we set forth at 10 am for an interesting tour ofRead more
On to Tangiers!

9am start with a 3 hour drive to Tangiers-too many delays with the train apparently! Visited the Caves of Hercules and the lighthouse at Spartel Cape on the way to lunch. This was another set mealRead more
Destination Chefchaouen!

So an earlyish start to Fes but calling at The Blue City of Morocco, Chefchaouen. This is one of the most visited cities in the world apparently, said to be a cultural melting pot with blends ofRead more
Lunch in Chefchaouen then on to Fes

Lunch was again a set menu with huge plates of salad followed by a tasty chicken tagine then yoghurt with nuts and honey. So many salads and vegetables are not doing our digestive systems any favoursRead more
The Artisans of Fes

Fes is one of Morocco's oldest cities founded in about 809AD. The present King's wife is from Fes and, as there is yet another Royal Palace here, the King is often here. So we started off looking atRead more
Imperial city of Meknes and Roman ruins

Off at 8.45 once more, pausing only at the hotel entrance to buy the photos from the "official" photographers who make their living following tourists around and snap us as we go. Bought 2 today-TedRead more
The Marrakesh Express

An early start in order to get to Fes station in time for our return railway journey to Marrakesh. Again, our party had 5 1st class carriages for 6 people in each and at this stage of the holidayRead more
Goodbye Morocco!

Had one of my famous "can't get to sleep" nights which was a pity as we were in the delightful suite and no need to get up! In the end, had about 4 hours - Sod's law! Did not get up to wave the restRead more