This might seem a strange picture for this entry but to me it symbolises peace. I would recommend anyone to experience Ramadan in a Muslim country. In the hour before sunset there is a great sense of expectation as many people do last minute shopping and rush home ready to break fast with their families. As Al Maghrib arrives an amazing peace descends upon the usually bustling city and it is truly wonderful to think the same is happening all over the country.

In Rabat for the weekend staying with Ahmeds sisters. It's always lovely to see them. Been shopping in the souk this morning and now in Golden Tulip Hotel. Not many places to get a coffee during Ramadan but have just enjoyed one sat on the roof terrace which has a spectacular view of Rabat and the river over to Sale.

Our short stay in the idyllic Chefchaouen is over sadly. Just about to leave for Rabat. A long drive through Ouezzane on a road new to us. The road turned out to be very scenic. It would be lovely to return here in the spring to see the many , now nearly dry, rivers in full flow. What was slightly unexpected was the rise in temperature . The air coming through the windows felt like being blown with a hairdryer! As we drove through Ouezzane I spotted a temperatur...

Our short stay in the idyllic Chefchaouen is over sadly. Just about to leave for Rabat. A long drive through Ouezzane on a road new to us.

This morning we drove 2 hours to Chefchaouen on the edge of the Rif Mountains. We are staying at a lovely hotel called Dar Echchaouen which is on the hillside with a magnificent view over the medina.