Casablanca Hotel Lincoln

Casablanca. What a name. This raises expectations.

Marrakech with Atlas Mountains in the background

What a stunning backdrop.

Medina of Marrakech

The medina, the old town, in Marrakech. It is really huge. Since it is almost completely covered, the orientation is not always easy.

Marrakech Koutoubia

The Koutoubia of Marrakech.

Marrakech Koutoubia

Hard to beat the delicious and fresh food.

Marrakech Kasbah Bab Ksiba

Almost too good to be true: brooding storks.

Marrakech Djemaa El Fna

In the central square of Marrakech, there is a fantastic market every evening with all sorts of delicious things to eat.

Marrakech Djemaa El Fna

The night market on the Djemaa El Fna.

On the way over the Atlas Mountains

With such a backdrop, the bus journey was even more fun.

On the way from Marrakech to Ouarzazate

On the way from Marrakech to Ouarzazate.

Into the Mhamid desert

The Mhamid desert was the highlight of out trip.

Desert

The desert Mhamid was the right introduction for Claudia. It was her first trip into a desert.

The lost desert town of Oulad Driss Kasbah

In the "middle" of the desert a lost city appeared.

Rode through the deserted desert Mhamid

Somehow Claudia does not really get used to camels. She did not get the right rhythm.

Mhamid desert

Therefore, she preferred to walk long distances rather than riding the camel.

Erglehoudi

Close to Erglehoudi

Erglehoudi

Erglehoudi is a nice place to rest.

Animal Treks

In a sandy desert you are never alone. It crawls from right to left. From top to bottom. And back.

The width of Erglehoudi

Impressive. Just sand and width. Good thing we had a local guide. Otherwise we could had easily lost.

The return trip through the desert Mhamid

Also the best time come to an end and we unfortunately had to start heading back. As always, time went by too quickly.

On the way to Agdz

On the way to Marrakech

As on the way to to desert we enjoyed the great view.

On the return journey to Marrakech

A lot to see on the way.

A paradise for women

Shoes, shoes, shoes....

Hassan II Mosque

The Hassen II Mosque is almost the only thing in Casablanca (perhaps next to the souk) which is interesting for tourists. Maybe it's because of the fact that Casablanca has a certain reputation due to various movies.