1.07.2013

Exploring Morocco by Bike

Our group

The beginning, Col Agdz, Ouarzazate


Biviouac, Zagora

Camel guide, Ouarzazate

Me on the camel-December 25, 2012

Happy camels


Bivouac

Moonlight on the sand dunes in the Sahara, African Nights

Bivouac candle set up

Yoga at sunrise

Driver and friend, M'hamed

Ich Ben Haddou casbah, Ouarzazate

On the route

Guide at Ich Ben Haddou

Dinner at Hotel

Woman on Tik Fist Hike, Ouirgane

Tin Mal Mosque, oldest in Morocco, Ouirgane

Tea demo at hotel in Ouirgane

Essaouira

Essaouira sunset

Eye spy in Essaouira


Scarf tying demo for guest on New Years eve, Essa

Photo at Marjorelle Gardens, Marrakech

Famous guide, Mustapha, Marrakech

At Riad El Fenn, Marrakech


Marrakech shopping

Another bike tour in Morocco from Ouarzazate to Essaouira to Marrakech. It's always different as each tour has something special in store. It was fun cycling with other American's on Christmas and the New Years. We enjoyed lots of scenic cycling, riding camels on the Saharan dunes, fine food and drinks, music, visiting co-ops such as carpets and pottery and Argan oil cooperative as well as an old Koranic Library and shopping for unique jewelry. During our time together, we learned about one another as well as Moroccan culture, which didn't leave a lot of time for rest. Alas, my experience is proving to be better with each tour. I am fortunate to be enjoying this opportunity in being able to teach about Morocco and my experiences in Peace Corps and learning from those that join me in their special journey to Morocco.  



2 comments:

  1. Hi Lena! My name is Amy a recently COSed RPCV from Malawi! One of my best friends is headed to Morocco (in and around Marrakech) soon and isn't quite sure what exactly she should be seeing. If you don't mind e-mailing me, I would LOVE to get a few answers from you if you have time. Thanks a ton and if you're ever interested in traveling around southeastern Africa I would be more than happy to return the favor!

    Beautiful pictures! Looks like a dream.

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  2. e-mail is amymcross@gmail.com.

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