Marrakesh is not like the rest of Morocco that's for sure. It's quite westernised and even though it's busy it feels quite relaxed and laid back compared to Fes. It was full of tourists in the Medina which is massive. We were escorted to our Riad in the Medina by Pedro (and no he isn't from Mexico) as he's definitely Moroccan. He is s a bubbly guy who makes great mint tea as well as the tea that is drunk in winter; Sheeba tea. Which is from the leaves of the Wor...

We took a taxi through the new part of town to the Medina in Fes and were greeted by the ever smiling Mazigh, aka Abraham from our Riad. He led us through the gate into the Medina and past the square and through a maze of narrow alleyways to Riad Taha. The Riad has been renovated in keeping with its 14th Century creation in black and white with splashes of red. Intricate marquetry and colourful tiles, along with luxurious fabrics and carved cedar abound. ...

Royal Air Maroc airline left a bit to be desired but it was OK even though it left very late. We met a lovely couple from Vienna and shared a taxi to the same hotel. Being Morocco, we still got charged the same as it is based on per person which we should have known. Our hotel was alright in a good location in Casablanca, but it was a shock to be back in a Muslim country and reminded us of a cross between the Middle East and India. But that was twenty years ago ...