Tuesday, March 11, 2014

First impressions of Marrakesh

The final stop of our railway journey from Moorish Spain to Morocco was Marrakesh.
Marrakesh was the city we both were the most excited to visit, however, it left us with very mixed feelings.
I have a lot more to say about this city but today, I'm just going to give you a taste with some initial photos.

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco

I still can't believe everything that we saw and experienced in just a week in Morocco.
So many colors, sounds, textures, smells, inducing so many thoughts.


What impressions did Morocco leave you with?


39 comments:

  1. Wow, these photos are great! I love the first one of you and Matthew. Should be featured as your profile pic!

    ReplyDelete
  2. So many colors and details, so beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Morocco looks gorgeous. It's never really been on my list of places to visit since I didn't know much about it, but lately, I've been seeing so many beautiful pictures and it makes me want to travel there. It's so different from any other place I've traveled to.

    ReplyDelete
  4. That's a definite favorite. It was at an old school and we took them across the courtyard. :D

    ReplyDelete
  5. Morocco is overwhelming in architecture, colors and textures. It's too much to process in the moment.

    ReplyDelete
  6. It is very different from any place that I've been before. It's pretty special and I do recommend it. Thanks so much for reading and commenting, Mallory! We've connected on twitter and now I've followed you on bloglovin. Can't wait to read more.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Ahh beautiful Marrakech. I fell in love with that Koutubia mosque... the tile work, the decor, so lovely.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Morocco is definitely beautiful! I love all of the colors and details!

    ReplyDelete
  9. This is absolutely stunning! We love the pictures you have taken! Morocco looks amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Such beautiful picture! Can't decide which one is my favorite, but I do love the picture of you in the window! :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. Stunning photos, I loved morocco when I visited last year but we didn't get to go to marrakesh, I am considering it for one of my trips this year. Can't wait to hear more about your trip x

    ReplyDelete
  12. I'm reading this on a cloudy, chilly day and I have to say this post adds some much needed color and warmth! It truly sounds like a wonderful trip :) And I just want to say that I love, love, love the photo with the inks and the drawing!!

    ReplyDelete
  13. You are very beautiful in that first pic!

    ReplyDelete
  14. oh my goodness this is gorgeous! I am dying to get out there. we have those weird little palm tree / phone towers too!

    ReplyDelete
  15. I just love all of the patterns....what a dream :)

    ReplyDelete
  16. I love reading your blog! And ah, thank you! :)

    ReplyDelete
  17. Beautiful. I love the photo of you and your husband in the window and also the calligraphy. Lovely. x

    ReplyDelete
  18. Loving all your pictures, Selena but that picture of you and Matthew is fantastic!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Beautiful colours and patterns - I love it, and as ever, your photography is fantastic! I also love the one of you and your husband!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Love the photos!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Ohhh beautiful photos! So bold and colourful! :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. You may not want to read my posts later this week. :) We struggled a bit with Marrakesh. We didn't enjoy it nearly as much at Fez or Rabat. Although like any place, there was good and bad.

    ReplyDelete
  23. So many interesting colors and textures. A dream for an amateur photographer like me.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Thanks so much. I'm so glad that you stopped by. I've followed your blog on Bloglovin and connected on Instagram & Twitter. Wow! Amazing photographs! I can't wait to get to read more.

    ReplyDelete
  25. I like that photo, too. Morocco was such a special place and that photo really captures the experience for me. Loved it!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Em, so nice to meet you! Thanks for commenting. My hubby loves penquins and I love books, so we are meant to be blogger friends. I've followed on Bloglovin and will be reading along. :D

    ReplyDelete
  27. You are going to have the most amazing time!!! I'm sure you are counting down the days. I'll be posting some more later this week about our time in Marrakesh. Do you have a blog?

    ReplyDelete
  28. When ever I'm wondering if the weather will ever turn I look at my pics from Morocco. We stopped in a museum and he was doing calligraphy. I had my name written in Arabic. It was beautiful. I wish I'd stayed longer and purchased some more from family & friends. That reminds me, I need to get it framed.

    ReplyDelete
  29. You just made my day! Thanks you :D

    ReplyDelete
  30. I love the palm tree phone tower. I wouldn't have even noticed if someone hadn't pointed it out to me. You will love Morocco!

    ReplyDelete
  31. I will never forget our time there. I think that trip really changed the kind of traveler that I am. Such a challenge but so worth it.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Thanks so much :D You know how it is with photos of yourself, but I actually like this one. lol.

    ReplyDelete
  33. Thanks, Jade. That's my favorite, too!.

    ReplyDelete
  34. Thanks so much, Molly. I have to say that I'm so enjoying your Expat Experience series. I thought of you on Wednesday when we went to get my Indefinite Leave to Remain. We've been so lucky to not be separated. I can't imagine how hard it was for you to be apart for that time. You are one courageous expat! You an inspiration, my dear!

    ReplyDelete
  35. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I've followed you on Bloglovin. Can't wait to read more.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Oh yes, I'm counting the days! I cannot wait to read your posts :) awesome timing as we are going to plan our trip through Morocco a bit next weekend. Yes I have a blog, it's http://foodandphotosrtw.com

    ReplyDelete
  37. Sweet. I was already following you on Twitter. I've found you on Instagram and Bloglovin, too. Fair warning. The post on Marrakesh have a few of the negative moments of our trip. But don't let it discourage you. You will have a blast.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Interesting! I'd love to go back to Morocco and check out the other places as I'm sure they're all a little different.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for commenting. I love to hear from you!