I have always been fascinated by the elegance of oriental landscapes and from the cultures that live in these places, in particular from the islamic culture. So, I decided to pack up my luggage and I take the first outbound flight to Marrakech. I knew that it would be a week of pure craziness with a combination of chaos and total calm. The views from the plane were insane, I would say almost fantastic. You can admire the contrast that there is between the green and the red of the desert and observe the Sahara dunes from above.

First views of Morocco

First sand views

Sahara desert after the sand storm

When I landed I could immediately see that the ambiance was totally different from Europe. The mannerisms, the way people walked and talked, even how they greeted each other at the airport and were dressed. But the thing that I noticed the most was how different the air was when I stepped out of the airport. It was completely different.

airport of Medina

The airport has a different style from the others, totally

Look how particular this airport is..

The first evening after arriving at the hotel and dropping our things off, we immediately dove into the main square of Medina Jama el Fnaa. The square was full of people, merchants and above all street artists. Here you can find everything, from spices to monkeys, cobras, horses, wonderful clothes and delicious food. Really awesome!

Medina

The vibe and rhythm of the square changes throughout the day. In daylight hours, Jemaa el-Fnaa is mostly a marketplace with water sellers, orange juice stalls and snake charmers. As afternoon takes over, the marketplace entertainment changes, the snake charmers leave and Chleuh dancing boys arrive on the scene. Storytellers share tales in Berber or Arabic; peddlers with medicines and magicians also become part of the entertainment. The square becomes more crowded as evening begins to fall. More food stalls appear when night descends.

The whole place is a very busy location that can take more than a day to explore. Consider breaking down your trip to the square into two days. Spend the first day getting acclimated to the sights, sounds and activities found here. Take a day to look through the various shops and determine what you might like to buy when you return on the second day to make your purchases.