This episode continues the story of the overland trip into Morocco - a journey of non-stop action. From being dragged by the hair in Casablanca, negotiating for a taxi ride in a bar late at night in Fez, dealing with aggressive dogs and pushing the boundaries in safety and endurance at Todra Gorge in the high Atlas, exploring the medinas, bartering for great bargains in the souks and running away from water bearers in Marrakesh, and finally relaxing at the seaside town of Essaouira, Morocco was a country of colour and contrasts. I came away with a number of lessons, including selecting your travel companions carefully, and realising sometimes you have to do a juggling act in choosing the path off the beaten track while taking a risk in the process.
Photo: Myself on a donkey in Todra Gorge, Morocco.
