A delicious breakfast of Moroccan crepes with butter and honey (and coffee of course) at our favorite café along Jemaa el Fna to start the day off right!
12:00 PM
We stop for creative inspiration at the Musee Dar si Said. As a 19th century mansion that’s been turned into a museum for Morocco’s master craftsmen, Dar Si Said is home to collections of traditional Moroccan carpets, ancient Berber jewelry, hand-carved doors, ornate knives and embroidered caftans. The mansion itself was home to a “great man” and his large harem of concubines who lived in the beautiful courtyard with beautiful mosaic tile work, carved stucco walls and painted ceilings. Our unofficial tour guide tries to steal H into his harem ;)
4:00 PM
It wouldn’t be our last day in Marrakech without a final trip into the souks for a few last Moroccan goods. More insulting of families ensues as we bargain away our last Dirham for perfume bottles to fill with rose water, ancient beads, ornate pendants that function as mini Koran holders and vintage rings.
7:00 PM
Our routine of watching the sunset from the roof is followed by dinner (pastilla - our favorite Moroccan dish by far!) and wine at the Riad. We say goodbye to Morocco and prepare to head back to NY in the morning. We’re grateful for the hospitality and inspiration that this vibrant country has given us. We wish everyone in Marrakech (and their families and donkeys) a long and happy life. We hope to return soon!
xx H&J
In the harem courtyard at Musee Dar Si Said.
H & her new boyfriend.
Jewelry in the Souks.
Saying goodbye to Morocco!
Amazing I am jealous!!!! the sunset picture is sooooo beautiful xxx
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