Marrakech – History and Hikes

14-15 April 2025

Crosby Stills & Nash spoke of “saving all my money Just to take you there.” They sing of “Blowing smoke rings” and the “Striped djellabas” of Marrakech. They also spelled it Marrakesh but I’ll let that go. Any way you spell this city, it means adventure, history, and fun. 

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Erfoud and Morocco’s Sahara Desert

5 April 2025

There always seems to be a tour day of sit-and-ride. This is it. 

I generally love these days. With professional drivers, I enjoy sitting back and watching the scenery roll past my window. I make a point to never sit in front, my rationale being an aversion to crashing through a windshield. We drive south for some 250 miles.

Today, I couldn’t be happier about it.

It had to be something I ate. Whatever, I and the porcelain throne became acquainted throughout the night. I feel like a camel being driven hard across the desert.

I do pop my head up on occasion in order to see my surroundings. Thankfully, the entire day is spent in travel.

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