First Moroccan Night

After 20+ hours of flights and layovers, I’m finally here! Rabat in all it’s glory. Here is my first view of Africa..

I landed late last night, so it was hard to take pictures of anything. Our host family consists of 3 beautiful women. Khadiji (big), Fatima, and Khadiji (small).

They welcomed us with warm smiles, cake, and cookies!

We tucked in quickly, said our goodnights, and went to bed.

Tip number one for traveling to Rabat, if you aren’t staying in a hotel, may I suggest some bug repellent? The homes here are basically all out doors, so mosquitoes were running rampant in our bedroom. I could just hear them buzzing around my head. It was an itchy night.

At 4 in the morning, we were awoken by what seemed to be singing. Many men all over the city singing at different times in different places. All I wanted to do was sleep, especially after going so long without, but the singing was so haunting…I later asked our host family what it was, and they said it was Prayer. They do it 5 times a day.

We were fed some delicious breakfast and we prepared to go walk about the area..

This is our home for the next couple of weeks. It has a nice view of the Mausoleum. Khadija wanted in on some of the attention, haha

We stepped out the door to see beautiful blue!

It’s said to keep evil spirits away.

We headed out of the Kasbah to get to the Medina

The Medina is the local shopping center. Lots of hand made crafts, food, spices, and so on.

They even have dyed baby chicks!

We got very thirsty (due to the heat. So hot!) And headed back home where we prepared for lunch!

Must dash. Food is calling my name!

More Soon

Mary Jane xx
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