We’re in Africa! We arrived in Morocco this afternoon. We’re staying at Riad Dar Eliane. A riad is a guesthouse with rooms that surround a courtyard that opens to the sky. Our riad is located in medina of Marrakech – the ancient walled city.
I arranged for transportation to deliver us to the riad. A driver who only spoke Arabic and French met us outside the customs hall and dropped us off just inside the city walls. A man with a hand cart took our bags and navigated narrow cobblestone streets and children kicking soccer balls. We followed him past vegetable vendors and donkeys pulling carts to a dead end. It was looking pretty sketchy for a minute until the housekeeper opened the door to the riad. It was absolutely beautiful and quiet inside.
Main form of transportation in Marrakech’s medina
Courtyard of Riad Dar Eliane
Riad Dar Eliane
Rooftop Terrace at Riad Dar Eliane
Living room at Riad Dar Eliane
Our room at Riad Dar Eliane