1/17/2014 - Last days in Marrakech...

This morning we climbed aboard our traditional horse-drawn caleche. We started in Gueliz, the modern part of the city designed and built by the French in the early 20th century, followed by the Koutoubia minaret, the Saadian Tombs, the Moorish spice market, a Berber pharmacy and the opulent Bahia Palace.

Top row (L to R); the Bahia Palace courtyard and
an old man in jalaba on bicycle.
Bottom row (L to R): we bought our apricots & dates at this stall;
our pharmacist uses a huge wooden club to demonstrate the effects of the male Viagra herbs; and our horse-drawn caleche.

The incredible craftsmanship of the Bahia Palace.

More of the awesome craftsmanship on display in the Bahia Palace.

After shopping for delicious fresh dates and apricots in the legendary Djemma El-Fna square, we followed Aziz to his favorite Italian restaurant, Portofino, where I shared a caprese salad and quatro formaggio pizza with Rosie - about $12.50 (which also included a glass of wine, generously poured).

We were supposed to return to the square this evening to view the snake charmers, tooth pullers and other performers, but the weather turned windy and rainy, so we stayed in and relaxed instead.