Imi'n'Ifri

On a pleasant distance from the bustling Marrakesh is Imi'n'Ifri, a cave-formation that creates a natural bridge over a small stream. Inside and under the bridge is an amazing landscape with cliff formations, stalactites and bats, amongst other things. We went to this place by renting a taxi for the day in Marrakesh. Not at all expensive and a good way to get outside the city and relax, after dodging motorbikes and donkeys on small . On the way back, we passed through a Berber town to have lunch and also stopped at some waterfalls just before nightfall. The most dramatic part of the journey was that the taxi broke down on the way home and could only drive on the second gear. Fortunately, it happened only the last kilometres before Marrakesh and we only had to drive 20km/h the last bit approaching town.

Marrakesh

After having been cheated by Ryan Air once again with newly invented charges, I arrived in a sunny Marrakesh after a couple of weeks with the typical dull English grey sky. The old town with all its preserved buildings in Arabic-style, mosques, narrow market lanes and grand guesthouses is a top-tourist attraction itself but the biggest tourist trap is the central square, all sorts of attractions, activities and people gathering during the day. In the afternoon and nights the place converts to a huge eatery by over a hundred mobile restaurants, arriving at nightfall. Marrakesh has also a modern part built by the French, just next to the old town, but for a genuine experience, a stay in old Medina is essential.