• London, Morocco and Spain
    Dar El Bacha, previously house of the governor, one of the most powerful Moroccans under French rule
    1Waiting room for guestsBeautiful riadPart of the Museum of Confluences displayExquisite craftsmanshipExploring around the Madarsa Ben YousefInside the restored Foundouk Sendar, antique shops and other exotic treasuresFoundouk SendarBrasswarePottery and carpetsFresh meat for locals alongside curios for touristsLots of pharmaciesThe entrance to Chateau de Souks. Trouble ahead, too many beautiful carpets.Chateau de SouksThe worlds best salesmanRosanne on the tools, being taught to weave a carpetWe eventually bargained an acceptable price for the carpet, just over half the original priceWhile I was paying for the carpet, Rosanne spotted this beauty. More negotiations.

    Market day in Marrakesh

    April 9 in Morocco ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    First stop on our walking tour was the Dar el Bacha house and museum - outstanding craftsmanship in the complex, better than the Bahia Palais from yesterday. Next wanting though the Medina visiting souks, including a wonderful carpet shop with about 3 floors of stacked rugs, each designed and hand woven by expert weavers.
    The moment if the day was negotiating with the carpet salesman, passing the calculator back and forth until we agreed on a number.    Read more