Marrakesh, Morocco: An Amazing, Unpleasant City
View photos from my trip to Marrakesh, Morocco. While I didn't enjoy the city, I encountered many incredible sights and customs.
It’s difficult to make it 100 feet in Marrakesh without being harassed by a merchant or invited to be the next sucker in a local scam. Moped and motorcycle drivers recklessly stream through narrow streets, often bumping other vehicles and pedestrians as they pass. Vendors are happy to overcharge tourists and blame them for the misunderstanding. Respect and honesty are in rare supply.
However, unique experiences are in abundance. The colorful bazaars, ancient alleyways, stray cats, snake charmers, and countless other sights and stimulations make the city truly amazing, even if it is too much for my delicate Midwestern sensibilities.
