Going to Marrakech

Since Moroccans will not officially be back at work until September' I'm going to Marrakech-and hopefully the High Atlas-for a few days. I went to the Oudayas (Corsair's Castle)overlooking the mouth of the Oued Bou Regreg (river) as it flows into the Atlantic. The time to go is in the morning or early afternoon, before the crowds come. There's a perfect place to sit there in the outdoor café, overlooking the river, seeing the waves flow in from the Atlantic, feeling a wonderful cool breeze while sitting in the shade-eating fresh, Moroccan almond pastries. I have also visited the Hassan Tower and the Muhammad V Mausoleum, so am ready to move on for awhile. The picture to the left is the guard at the mausoleum. Muhammad V is revered as the king who led the country to independence, even going into exile rather than side with the French.