In flying to Marrakech I was granted my first RyanAir experience. No assigned seating, strict carry on luggage requirements, and ridiculous in-flight shinanigans...But dang is it cheap: $42 round trip from Madrid to Marrakech.
In Morocco, I'm staying at Riad Massin just northwest of the main city plaza called Place Jemaa El Fna. Riads (houses constructed around a central courtyard) are a unique lodging option in Morocco. Where I'm staying, for 12 euro (or 120 dirham, the local currency) per night I'm in a room with three other women; the set up is similar to a college dorm room with bunk beds and a shared bathroom for four of us. The entire riad is decorated in beautiful art, carved borders around the ceilings, intricate tile work, and local lanterns. Included at this riad are sheets/towels, unlimited mint tea, and one shisha per day. I love how different the inclusions are abroad :)
I'm really wishing I had brought long pants; even though I brought a pashmina to cover my chest and shoulders, when walking out and about, I've already gotten some angry looks from women and shocked looks from men for having bare caves below my knee-length dress. I'm trying to decide if I need to go purchase some cheap pants to rectify this issue...most things I read had made it seem as though capri-length pants and long skirts were okay if shoulders were covered. I'm just nervous about appearing disrespectful.
After a quick nap to recharge (since i've been up since 4:00am) i am going to head out to the city center and battle through my nerves about being out and about as a thoroughly American-looking girl. Wish me luck!
I'll post again tomorrow so my mom and dad know I'm alright :)
Hasta luego,
Kelsey
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