On Day 8, we stayed in Marrakech to tour the city. One of the four Imperial cities that have served as the capital of Morocco, Marrakech has over a million people, the fifth largest city
in Morrocco. After an excellent breakfast at the Adam Park Hotel, we first stopped at the Saadian Tombs, from the Saadian dynasty and
particularly from the reign of Ahmad al-Mansur (1578–1603). After, we walked through the colourful shops with spices and local food products until we arrived
at the Bahia Palace, a 19th home for the Morocco vizier, the man (and later his son) who ran the government for the royal family. We ended the morning with a stroll
through Menara Park.
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Above: The pool at the Adam Park Hotel. The lady featured prominently above the pool is Siti Izza. Born in Erfoud in 1802,
she moved to Marrakech as a little girl called Izza, married and worked in the community.
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1 to 3 show the pool and lovely breakfast at the Adam Park Hotel.
4 and 5 shows the parkette on the main road into the old city centre of Marrakech.
7 shows the army style helmet that more than a few motorcyclists wore.
9 and 10 are shops in Marrakech.
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