In the Souks/Suqs

A suq/souk is really just a shop. In Marrakesh there is a whole area

where lots of little shops are all clustered together.

In fact it's a sort of labyrinth of delights.

Many of the little lanes have wood slats in the roof to prevent the sun shining too brightly

and creating wonderful shadows.

So very many different things to see and buy! Jewels and pottery

and metalwork and tea glasses and scarves and baskets......

...but best of all leather slippers that Alladin or Princess Jasmine would envy

in every color and design under the sun......

Buying Food

Larkspur and roses early in the morning at the covered market near the metalworkers' square.

The butcher was happy to pose in his shop. His turkey sausages are delicious.

My favorite place to buy fruit and vegetables.

It's all astoundingly fresh and plentiful.

You can buy chickens there too and rabbits and fish.

Lots of the stalls have hand-painted signs.

Here the light shines through the slats onto the workers' bikes and mopeds. 

Light at the Jardin Majorelle

You should go to the Jardin Majorelle early in the morning before the crowds get there....

The gardeners will have just washed the paths

and the reflections are amazingly beautiful.

There are little frogs in the ponds  who may pop out onto lily pads.

The colors never cease to amaze me.

Everywhere you looks is magical.

Spring Rabbits

Rabbits are a symbol of spring.
These ones in the Moroccan countryside seem pretty happy
eating marigolds.

Below are Lilies in the hall in front of the camel bone mirror.

In the Bahia Palace

The courtyard garden is reflected in the window glass.
Inside the room are more painted doors.
Magic.

Light Falling on Marble

How prettily the light falls through the colored glass
on the marble bowl
and the inlaid tile at the Bahia Palace.

Getting on the Bus

This family must be off to some family party because the little boy is wearing a very smart tarboosh (hat).
The bus stop is beside Djemma ElFna and incredibly busy.

Traditional Dress

Heading towards the main square on a cold winter's morning.

Watching the world go by in Djemma Elfna.

Crossing the main square with a bicycle.

In Djemma Elfna in the evening. The tower of the Kotubia in the background.

Under a trellis on a bright morning.

Ollie and Mimi: Marrakshi Cats

Mimi arrived on the roof one day and then moved in.

 She was young and elegant. Soon she was a young mother.

We kept one of her boy kittens, Ollie, who was very curious about water. 

He could stare at a dripping faucet for hours.

Here he is looking young and tough and bold.

Here he is at the top of the stairs leading up to the roof. 

Note the traditional old tiles and the metal lamp which holds a candle.

The silhouette on the metal door is of the  big old cat who lives on the roof.

Here are Mimi and Ollie snuggling together.

Handpainted Decorations

So much is decorated in Morocco --from the humble little cart used to transport groceries --and every thing else in the medina....

.....to the doors in our house and a wonderful wooden suitcase.

These second two pictures are from the Baia Palace --painted doors, green and white tiles, cut plasterwork arch.

A window looking in to a collonaded courtyard.

I never tire of the elaborate and wonderful designs.