Soukin' it Up
Marrakesh's Djemaa El Fna comes alive as the sun goes down
This morning the students are wandering the souks (markets) - taking it all in - the brightly colored scarves, rich smelling spices, the noise of the daily life in the souk. In the afternoon, we will observe the process of carpet auctioning and then hear a lecture on Sufism by a local Sufi poet.
Our days in Marrakesh have been busy and have been quite hot! Our generous host, Gita, has been showing us around the city - giving some historical and cultural context to this fascinating place. We have spent our mornings visiting sites such as Dar Si Said, the Badii Palace, all of the various souks, 
as well as the Museum of Marrakesh and the remarkable Medrasa Ben Yousiff. 
In the afternoon, the students have been enjoying their Tachelheit lessons - they are catching on quickly and will put their skills to good use in the High Atlas next week. We have also spent many nights dining at Djemaa El Fna - sampling some of the best food Morocco has to offer and providing an ambiance unlike anywhere else in the world.
On Friday, we will attend a Sufi musical performance before heading to the High Atlas on Saturday for a week long trek.
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