08 May 2022
There is a stark difference between these two parts of Morocco - Casablanca and Marrakech - that were great to be experienced via car. Going from the white simplicity and grandeur of Casablanca to the Red City was amazing. For one with a short stay this was a great way to connect with two cities. Marrakech is a vibrant artisan town with incredible life around it. There is so much to see and experience. This trip gave a great overview of the richness of Marrakech. Gaining so much depth in a day is rare.
I spent the most time with Abdel, a fantastic and generous driver. I was picked up in a Mercedes Sprinter van. He showed complete professionalism especially in light of leaving Marrakech at 3:00 am to pick me up on time at 7:00 at my hotel in Casablanca. After driving me and the tour guide (we picked up in Marrakech at 9:30) all day long, he returned me to my hotel at 9:45 pm all to turn back to Marrakech to be at home. He provided a break midway and continued to check on my confit from time to time. Well done Abdel.
Mohamed Zouhair was a very knowledgeable and also generous host/guide. He is well known throughout the places we visited and most friendly and hospitable. He made it clear upfront that this was my tour and tailored it to my needs. This meant spending less time in some places and more time in others. He even added a couple places to feed my interest in architecture. His historical knowledge of not only Morocco/Marrakech but also how it played in world events in the past and present were very appreciated yet unexpected.
Definitely a great way to experience the vibrant life in Marrakech without staying there.