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  1. Lauren
    December 6, 2012

    I am so bummed, I was in Tangier about 50% of the time for two years on business trips but I never made it to Marrakech! Although, after all the time I spent in Tangier I did grow to like it.

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    • Talon
      December 6, 2012

      That is such a shame! Well, you’ll just have to come back. 🙂 Marrakech is definitely one of those places that everyone should see.

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  2. Dyanne@TravelnLass
    November 25, 2012

    If you think Marrakesh is enigmatic – wait til you land in Fes. That, and idyllic Chefchaouen (both, not to be missed). Indeed, the sheer DIVERSITY of Morocco is what makes it one of my favorite countries in all the world.

    And oh my, I can so relate to your comment:

    “If this life of mine, this life I’ve created for myself, is truly just a dream, I’m not interested in waking.”

    Yes, yes, since I sold every blessed thing I owned and moved to Vietnam a more than a year ago – I too, swear I have to PINCH myself on a daily basis – just to believe this is really my (wondrous and amazing) life now!

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    • Talon
      November 25, 2012

      We won’t be going to Fes or Chefchaouen this trip. We found a great fare to France, so we’ll be jumping ship mid January for France.

      Yes, Morocco is one of the most diverse countries I’ve been to. It isn’t just diverse as compared to other countries, it is hugely diverse within itself. That’s most unusual.

      Isn’t it great to feel that way? 🙂

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  3. Lost and Found
    November 15, 2012

    Talon! Glad you are enjoying your trip so far and “enigma” is a great word for it. Another traveler we met called it “elusive” (two good “e” words). It definitely makes you think and one thing I always noticed is the culture isn’t different just because of the food or the clothes, but the culture is different at it’s core. It’s ALL different.

    Anyway, enjoying reading your updates!

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    • Talon
      November 25, 2012

      Well said! It is truly different at its core.

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  4. Amy @WorldschoolAdventures
    November 9, 2012

    Looks like you are going to have quite the time in Morocco! If it is all the things you describe you are in for a wild ride!

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    • Talon
      November 9, 2012

      It’s been quite interesting so far for sure. Essaouira has been much calmer. The 2 areas definitely have their own cultures.

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  5. Seattle Dredge
    November 7, 2012

    The cats definitely do rule the streets there, haha :]

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    • Talon
      November 8, 2012

      It’s so weird to see.

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  6. Anis
    November 6, 2012

    Wow – what a wonderful city! This is exactly what I had hoped/dreamed Marrakech was like. It totally makes my day to learn that there are still magical places out there that have not succumbed to the homogenization that comes with globalization.

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    • Talon
      November 7, 2012

      They have a little of that outside of the medina, but it’s so nice to see that it has kept its uniqueness despite some of its modernization.

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  7. Nomadic Translator
    November 6, 2012

    I lived in both Egypt and Morocco, and know exactly what you mean. Both countries are so enigmatic, so unique, so loud, so obnoxious, yet…SO beautiful. Up to this day, I can’t accurately describe what living in those Arab countries is like. I simply tell friends “you have to go and find out yourself”

    – Maria Alexandra

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    • Talon
      November 7, 2012

      That’s for sure. I haven’t been to Egypt yet, but I imagine there are a lot of similarities in their enigmatic status from everything I’ve read.

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  8. wandering educators
    November 6, 2012

    Wow – what an incredible place. I can’t wait to get there!

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    • Talon
      November 7, 2012

      It is something else for sure.

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  9. brandy
    November 5, 2012

    Oh Marrakech! I agree, Talon – it’s one of the most mystical cities of the world. Have to say it’s got a very special place in my heart and I was glad to read that you enjoyed the visit… can’t wait for the breakdown of Essaouira!

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    • Talon
      November 5, 2012

      Thanks, Brandy! Essaouira is quite fascinating, but it lacks Marrakech’s mystique and enigmatic feel. Definitely a different side of Morroco.

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      • Nomadic Translator
        November 6, 2012

        I LOVE Essaouira. After Chefchaouen, it is my favorite Moroccan city!

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      • Talon
        November 7, 2012

        Haven’t made it there yet. Have heard only good things, though.

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