Marrakech & a Casablanca departure

 


Koutubia Mosque, Marrakesh




Bahia Palace


Yves St Laurent memorial in gardens


Palace Gardens


Marrakech Jama El f’na square


Fruit display in the market


Jardin Majorelle gardens






Many types of olives in every market


Our last night in Marrakesh and then back to Casablanca


New Medina in Casablanca


Our flight out of Morocco was on Air France from Casablanca so we arranged a van transport from Marrakesh to Casablanca. It took about 3 hours and we had another day in Casablanca to finish up before heading to the airport at 4:30 am! Another awesome adventure!



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