After sailing overnight we arrived in Casablanca this morning, (at the container terminal)
looking forward to exploring the city. We decided against an organised tour, (which in hindsight was a mistake.) the tour to Marrakech was over 3 hrs in a bus each way, and most of the other tours were not suitable for those who could not walk long distances. So, together with Alma and Sarah we made our way to the taxis !! As we only wanted to go the city (not very far) and not a tour not many of the taxi drivers were interested. We eventually found one or should I say a couple, who almost had a fight to get the fare. First impressions not real good !! We asked to be taken to a market, and we were - just not what we expected. We were shown into a room, and to our surprise Gaylene & Rob (from our table) were there as well. After being shown some lovely carpets, we were
ere served with some mint tea!!! Oh so very sweet !!!
John For some reason indicated that he want a carpet and was taken to another room to barter the price. At this point I was a little concerned !! Then I was called to the room, as back up !! When I said that I definitely didn't want the carpet, the man offered to "suck on my breast" to convince me. We were all then taken to another room, were we sampled hand creams and perfumes.
As we finally left the market, the taxi driver, was there waiting for us - he didn't want take take NO for an answer. we wandered around what seemed to be a very unsavoury part of town with really dirty streets. We found a park & rested for a while, then walked in a different direction, where we felt a little more comfortable.
Sarah took a liking to a dog, whose owner spoke some English, however he had never heard of Rick's Bar (from the movie), but did guide us to us to another bar where men & women could sit together. We were disappointed in Casablanca, as were most of the people we talked to
, even the ones that did the organised City Tour. Ps Apparently Rick Bar in about an 1 1/2 hrs from the city !!!
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