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Chapter 5 : innuendo, ballfoot and the collapse of a plan
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-Rose: the Penthouse, London.
Tuesday 19th October
I Apparated into a quiet corner of the lobby of the apartment block, and caught the lift up. Louis would never know! But I had to cut it out- my ribs felt like theyd been replaced with red-hot pokers.
I was in the middle of a massive, pain-filled coughing fit by the time the lift finished, and practically had to crawl into the apartment.
Everyone was sat around, waiting, and did a round of applause when I stumbled in.
Blame him, I said, kicking Hugos house of cards over. He didnt wake me up, and instead just left without me.
What was I supposed to do? Drag you out while youre sleeping? You cant Apparate and there was that bloke... he trailed off suggestively.
How long have you been up, Red? Lucy carried on, Youre not even dressed yet!
I laughed along with them then threw my shoe at her.
Louis frowned. I told you no-
I threw my other shoe at him. I didnt sleep with him! I met the guy last night! Jeez, gang!
I attempted to retain a professional air, but Dom stalked forwards, and threw herself dramatically onto a chair. Now everyone is here, she said, throwing me a look that would kill a lesser being. I expect youre wondering what last night was about.
I resisted the urge to make a smart aleck remark- I was already in their bad books.
The gargoyle we tried to get from Hogwarts was admitted into Gringotts yesterday morning, she continued.
Lysander held up his hand, and Dom shot him a withering look. What?
Have you lost your fucking mind?
Funnily enough, I seem to be in full control of my mental state, which is more than I could say for you, Dom snapped.
Even across the room, I could smell Lysanders perfume of stale booze.
Ill take over, Lily said hurriedly, standing up. Once upon a time, when Gringotts was purely for goblin use and goblin rebellions raged up and down Britain...
I sank backwards into a chair. Lily was a fantastic storyteller- she could scare even Uncle Harry shitless on Halloween, and hed killed Voldemort, faced off Dementors and half-successfully broken into Gringotts himself.
I dont count blasting out of there on a dragon successful, just FYI. It rather draws attention to the fact you just broke into Gringotts.
Lily cleared her throat. The goblins feared that the wizards would try to invade Gringotts, so as well as them employing the first curse-breakers and developing some of the more intricate and complicated early warding spells, they also built an escape route- they couldnt guarantee their treasures safety against a full-scale wizard attack.
She paused, checking we were all enthralled. We were- even Dom, and her middle name was uninterested.
This escape route was a tunnel stretching through the middle of Gringotts, winding its way through the vaults and providing an easy getaway. But it was never needed- the wizards were too wary to mount an attack, and the goblins with their gold remained secure.
The existence of this tunnel had remained a secret, forgotten and lost, until approximately 4am yesterday morning, when I found it on a 13th century schematic of Gringotts.
I managed to locate the actual tunnel yesterday lunch time, pretending I doing a scheduled report of the area of vaults- now this tunnel is long, treacherous and dangerous, and I have no idea where it finishes. However, at one point, it runs directly underneath the vault of one Madeline Hemstitch. About three feet of solid stone in between us and inside.
The passage now is flooded as well- the stupid Muggles drilled a borehole straight through it- and they also blocked off the outside end- which is the gate Rose unlocked last night.
She paused. Any questions?
Lily took a bow, laughing as we burst into raucous applause.
We might actually have a shot at this, I thought, and I could see my glee reflected on everyone elses faces.
The plan is to blow a hole in the ceiling of the tunnel, therefore creating a hole in the floor of the vault, Hugo said, waving us silent. The only problem is the only thing this does is gets us past the security on the main floor and into the vault complex themselves. The vault we actually need to get into is a little way away.
A little way in Hugo-speak does not mean the same as when you or I say it.
Louis took the floor. Now, I absolutely forbid Rose taking a main part in this- although we kind of do need her. Therefore, shes basically in charge. She needs to pick and train someone to do her job, and shell be on coms the entire way, directing the whole team. Were breaking and entering, and shes gone and picked the worst possible time to be ill.
It was a glowing report of me until then. But I didnt have to do anything!
But were going to keep another dry suit handy in case we do need Red, added Hugo.
The job was taking place on Saturday night- in three days time. I was hoping to be super super organised so I could plan it all out and still go to Richies ballfoot match. Or whatever.
I had never been involved in the planning before, and it was exciting. Id picked Lucy to be my replacement, and I taught her the basics of lock-picking. She was about my size, and as a Ministry-gal, she already knew the layout of Gringotts. I spent that night and the night after breaking into different places with her, making sure she got the hang of every door, window and rooftop. She also did yoga and was pretty confident she would make an alright grease-man.
For the team on the inside I also sent in Lorcan, James and Lily. I usually did break-ins with Lorcan- hed be great for Lucy, Lily was needed for the traps and James was confident he could work the goblins carts.
Freddy was blowing up the floor, but I was keeping him back in the first vault, and Molly and Louis were back-ups back-up at the entrance to the passage.
Vic was sitting this one out with me, so she and Hugo were on coms, while Teddy was collecting intel on the goblins which worked there.
Albus was making sure that no Muggle police came near our warehouse and disregarding the suspicious sounds coming from Roxannes flat- she was producing a wet-start explosive with the same principle as Filibusters Fireworks, and Lysander was globe-trotting in order to acquire what she needed.
Behind all of this was Dom and me- I never appreciated how much work she did before, co-ordinating our half-formed plans and gelling them effortlessly together. Together we worked out timings, equipment, and although she kept disappearing to make mysterious phone calls and Flooing to obscure locations which I was far too busy to comment on- leaving me to try to sift through the mess, it worked out fine.
-? The Ministry of Magic
The phone rang yet again, and the man lazily ushered his assistant out. After the door was shut tight, he picked up the receiver.
Its sorted. Your move, the familiar voice said quickly.
He replaced it back in its cradle and steepled his fingers. It was his move- and he was going to make it a violent one.
-Rose: Greenpark Football ground.
Saturday 23rd October
Richie and I pulled up to the playing field and got out. The rest of his team were already there, warming up in a Slytherin green kit, which I managed not to point out.
Whats your position again? I asked.
Midfielder, he said with a grin. It must be at least the third time Id asked him. And I still have no idea what a midfielder does. I am truly my mothers daughter when it comes to sports.
OY! a voice bellowed. GET YOUR ARSE OVER HERE, RICHARD!
Sorry, he said, squeezing my hand. Thats my captain. Ive got to go.
Thats Scorpius Malfoy, I said, my mouth open. Since when did he play ballfoot?
Its football, he corrected with a sigh. You know him? he said, looking surprised.
Hes a friend of my cousins, and I went to school with him. I know him relatively well, I said, still shocked. Scorpius Malfoy and Muggle sports?
You have a lot of cousins... Richie said wonderingly.
I rolled my eyes. You have no idea.
Scorpius ran over. RICHARD, he bellowed, GET YOUR ARSE INTO GEAR- Rose?
Hello, I said icily.
Hey... erm, Richard, go... go do some warm-ups.
Richie kissed me on the cheek and ran off. Scorpius shuffled his feet.
You play football? I said casually.
Dont tell my dad. You watch football? he said, equally suave.
Evidently... Ah, Ill just come clean. No. Im just here for Richie.
Rose, he began, jamming his hands into his pockets. He carefully looked around. Listen, I heard about the Hogwarts disaster, he said, abandoning all attempt at small talk.
Im not surprised, seeing as it was you who got the Fraternity in, as revenge, I said, staring him down.
Well, Albus said he very nearly got killed, so dont you think I would have tipped off my best mate? he snarled.
I merely shrugged.
When Albus told me, I already knew. A memo was left on my desk at the Ministry. He paused, and I noticed a sheen of sweat on his brow. Red, someone is onto you. He began to talk quickly. Theres no reason for someone to tell me about it- I dont even work in the Auror or Crime Departments. Im a pen-pusher for Sports. But this was addressed to me. Personally. Someone is onto you- onto us.
I snorted. Youre just paranoid.
Im not. Tell Albus this, and no-one else. Not Hugo, or Dom. You dont know who you can trust.
So why do you think you can trust me? I asked. If Scorpius was right, he should really keep his suspicions to himself. Unless he is double-bluffing and trying to cover his tracks?
Youre... he hesitated. Youre honest.
He sounded sincere, but that was the stupidest thing he could say. Im a thief, Scorpius. Im lying to Richie, I lie to my parents, I lie to my boss.
You know what I mean, he said, shivering suddenly. Enjoy the game. Oh, and if you want some advice- stay away from Richie.
You are not the first girl hes brought to football, and you wont be the last.
I met him four nights ago. Im not going to marry the guy! Images of me in a wedding dress, get the hell out of my head.
He held up his hands. Im just saying that if you want anything that will last longer than tomorrow morning, Richie is not the bloke for you.
He jogged off backwards, eyebrows raised. Smarmy git. He could take that football-thing and shove it- my murderous thoughts were cut off by my phone ringing.
Rose? someone croaked.
Bogeyman? I answered, checking the caller ID. It was Lucy, being an arse.
When was the last time you cooked something?
Richie waved to me and I cheerily waved back. He pointed at Scorpius, who was walking shakily back, running his hand through his hair. What have you done to him? he mouthed, and I stuck my tongue out in return.
Just answer the damn question, Lucy coughed, and I heard her spit. Gross.
I struggled to remember. Wednesday? No, Tuesday. Ive been living out of a takeaway box, I havent had time to eat my greens. Why?
I held the phone away from my ear as a heaving sound crackled down the line. Were ill.
Whos we?
Weve been poisoned, she groaned. Were all upchucking, its disgusting, I managed to get to the toilets to call you, you...
A bout of retching cut off her no doubt colourful insults.
Are you okay? I asked worriedly.
Dandy, she half-snarled. The Healers dont think its life-threatening, but Louis got it too. Listen, she croaked, Get to our houses and ditch all the food. We dont need anyone poking around our houses.
Where are you? I asked.
St. Mungos, theyre trying to cure us. Lucy said. Look, Ive got to go.
As soon as Im done, Ill come over, I said, attempting a sympathetic tone.
I glanced back at the pitch. They hadnt started the game yet, and then I saw the reason. Scorpius was kneeling on the side-lines, his body racked with shudders.
I quickly relieved three confused guys of babysitting duty, telling them that Id take him to hospital.
Theres a lot of these bugs going around at the moment, I called, steering an ashen-faced Scorpius away. Richie looked less than happy, and I wasnt best pleased either. I hadnt actually been able to have a good time with him without being spirited away.
I feel like shit, Scorpius groaned.
Youve been poisoned, I said matter-of-factly.
He swore. It wasnt me who tipped off the Fraternity!
And it wasnt us who poisoned you, I said, rolling my eyes. If we were going to have revenge, wed steal your cat or something.
Bitch, dont you dare steal my cat.
I didnt even know he had a cat.
Promise you wont vomit on me?
Im going to Apparate to St. Mungos, I said, leading him behind a bike shed, away from Muggle eyes.
Not one word about what goes on behind bike sheds.
He let go of my supporting arm as another bout of retching took over. No promises, he said weakly.
This is why I wasnt a Healer, I said, earning myself a rare smile.
But he did look really pathetic and a bit like a lost Golden Retriever puppy. Ive really thought that simile through. He has the right eyes; big and brown.
I turned on the spot, dragging him with me.
-Rose, St. Mungos
We apparated together straight into the foyer, and the Welcome Witch on the front desk took one look at the pair of us and passed me an inter-Apparition token. Apparating between wards in Mungos was impossible unless you had one of the special tokens; an invention of Professor Longbottoms. Once he had become Headmaster of Hogwarts, he thought up a way to allow teachers to Apparate within the school boundaries, and since then it spread into most public buildings.
Theyre on the second floor, she said, wincing at Scorpius pained expression. Magical Bugs and Diseases.
Please hurry up, Scorpius moaned.
I grasped the blue wooden star and his arm and Disapparated again.
The second floor staff were not happy that I added another to their already extensive list of patients. I helped Scorpius into a bed and found him a bucket, trying to ignore the death glares of everyone else.
Scorpius? they mentally screamed at me. Scorpius?
They looked terrible. We were seriously going to have to reconsider the plan for tonight. Dom looked awful, a witch with a round face was holding back her hair for her. Teddy was sat next to Vics bed, holding her hand as she coughed into a bowl, her other hand caressing her stomach.
When will they be okay again? I asked Healer Harrington, a tall, kind-faced wizard.
He grimaced. We dont know what has caused this yet, Miss, and therefore we cant find a cure. All we can do is try to make them as comfortable as possible. Our usual techniques dont seem to be working.
With these sombre words, I left. A witch had come to look after Scorpius, so I walked along the corridor to the lift- the token was only good for one use.
-? St Mungos
The man had come to gloat. There was no way he would be recognised, and he had been gratified that nearly all the Clan had been incapacitated. At the very least, they would have to delay their Gringotts break-in. And all he needed was time.
And if a couple of them died along the way, then he wasnt going to waste a tear. It would have been nice to see it through to the end with all of them, but maybe staggering their downfalls would make a larger impact? Increase the feeling of helplessness?
As he strolled along to the lift he took out his leather bound notebook and a pencil, writing in his new idea in his perfect calligraphy. He stepped inside and pressed the ground floor. The doors started to close.
Sorry, can you just stop the lift? a womans voice called out, and instinctively he pressed the open doors button.
A breathless witch with curly red hair dashed in. Thank you so much, she said, hitting the ground floor button, and flashing him a smile.
Its Rose Weasley, isnt it? he said after a second, marvelling at how calm he sounded. I work with your parents.
Yes, the witch said, another smile leaping to her lips.
Theyre not ill, I trust? he said, feigning concern.
Not them, but my cousins and brother are, she said, shrugging it off. One of those bugs going around.
The lift ground to a stop on the first floor, and a bald man with his arm in a sling got in, nodding at the pair and shuffling to one side.
Im sorry to hear that, he said, his voice measured.
Theyll be better soon.
Well, sometimes these bugs are more harmful than you think, he said, raising his eyebrows.
The lift reached the ground floor and they both stepped out, the man with a sling barging past.
Goodbye, Rose said, as she turned to leave. Im sorry; I didnt catch your name?
Abner Carrow, he said, and tipped his hat. Nice to meet you, Rose Weasley.
A/N: be honest, did you expect that? Review please! I love you all.
EDIT: sorted out the mess which was the way to get into Gringotts. Thanks to CambAngst for pointing it out, and also to NaidatheRavenclaw and SamMalfoy93/TheHeirOfSlytherin for helping me hash out something half-decent... hope you like Lily's story! :D
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Children of the Dream
In a Kibbutz you wouldn't think of going out drinking in the nearest city if you get drunk or lonely - in a Kibbutz you have a family.
It's that same feeling again: The minute I open my eyes, I am seized by a powerful desire to move somewhere new. I have to get out of here. Maybe to some small isolated village - in the desert, maybe. Yes, that's what I'll do. I'll try to get a little more shut-eye now, and when I get up I'll start checking out in depth the possibility of moving with my family to the desert. The farther the better, but not near Eilat. Not near anything that has a restaurant or a bar.
It doesn't bother me to go on drinking - there's no point trying to fight that again now. But I have to change my habits. The recent policy - in which I don't keep alcohol in the house and buy only wine or beer when we have guests over for a meal - has failed. Last week I went out to drink three times. Which reminds me that I have to stop with this lie that I tell myself about how just one night of drinking a week never killed anyone. It's true that lately I have also begun to worry about cirrhosis of the liver, but my main problem with alcohol is the level of the inanities I am capable of spouting publicly in the course of an evening.
There's no denying that I am an absolute idiot. If I were just your regular idiot, that would be tolerable, but I am a celebrity idiot: People recognize me. It's always a surprise. The problem is that I'm recognized only in the wrong places; my name has never been recognized in places where celebrityhood could actually help, even if only a little. Security guards, policemen, people whose car I bang up in the middle of the night, bouncers, people in the customer service department of my cell phone company and the satellite TV company, bank clerks, the girls who say "Bezeq, shalom," Internet support people - none of them have ever recognized me or identified my name just when I wished most that they would.
I always introduce myself and wait eagerly for some sort of reaction - maybe "Ah, it's you?" spoken in an enthusiastic, joyful, heartwarming tone of voice, and above all one that leads to forgiveness, accompanied by some type of concession or price reduction.
Somehow, the "Ah, it's you?" that I encounter is always accompanied by a scornful look, by disappointment: "Ah, it's you? And we, like idiots, took the trouble to read you. Look at yourself, you should be ashamed, you have a family, a wife, children, shame, shame."
By the way, all the Haaretz readers I know in Jerusalem get drunk. But most of them stay cool and collected, maintain their dignity and above all the dignity of the person standing next to them. Cultured people, without a doubt. Whereas I - with the third drink that slides down my throat, I forget everything I learned about good manners and everything I believe in about individual rights. "Ah, it's you, so there's nothing to be done," they will think with a slight nod of the head. "Contrary to what we thought, apparently when it comes to Arabs, they're all the same."
If only Amos Biderman were a slightly less talented illustrator. I had a talk with him a few weeks ago in which I asked him to modify the illustration gradually, so the readers won't notice - every week another gentle daub of the paintbrush, so that in time, without anyone taking notice, he would produce a different portrait, one that would return me to being just an average guy.
Where in the world was I last night? Ah, that's right, at a demonstration. That's to say, I thought it was a demonstration against settlement in Sheikh Jarrah, but in the end it turned out to be a party against settlements. I got a lot of the scolding "Ah, it's you" tone of voice. The same idiot behavior: I finally decide to be politically involved and right away wander into a party. But what do they want me to do? Is it my fault that the demonstration was in some hangar at the site of the old train station? Is it my fault that there was loud party music there, and plenty of alcohol? True, they showed slides on the wall of what's going on in Jerusalem and in the territories in general, but that's no reason not to dance, to trip the light fantastic for sheer joy.
I have no choice but to move to the desert, maybe to some kibbutz. A kibbutz is good, a kibbutz is perfect. I'll probably have a social life, too. The urge to get out of the house and the desperate search for company will be replaced by a bunch of bored families just like ours, pushing up against each other. In the kibbutz everyone knows everyone, everyone is friends, people will adopt us, we'll integrate. The uncontrollable urge to find a social life will sublimate into meetings with pals in the dining room or around a campfire. True, it's a bit tricky to find wood in the desert, but that's not really a problem.
A kibbutz resembles village life. In the kibbutz I will rebuild my disappeared family. How I envy my brothers and my parents who live in such close quarters, and if they get bored some evening or three during the week, and feel a little alone, a little stressed, they would not conceive of starting up the car and going to get drunk in the nearest city, when within just a few steps they can be surrounded by family.
"There's nothing like the kibbutz," I declared when my wife asked, "Where's the car?" That's it, I decided, a desert kibbutz. In just a bit, when I manage to get out of bed, I will look for kibbutzim in the Negev. The secretariat will probably not recognize my name.
"You didn't answer me," my wife insisted with the lack of consideration she typically shows when I am trying to calculate moves that will bring only happiness and tranquillity to her and the family. "I have to take the kids to school and get to work."
"Ah. Yes. I came home in a taxi," I told her. "I was just drinking and I didn't want to drive back. It's not legal, and it's dangerous, too."
She didn't bother to answer, just ordered a taxi and left. I really did take a taxi home, but it was because I looked for the car for nearly an hour and didn't find it. Maybe it was stolen. There are a lot of thieves in the city. I bet there's not even one thief in the kibbutz.
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What is the deal with the row of stars that sometimes appear next to a topic? And why are some of them yellow and some white?
Also, what are the tiers to become the next level of bunny (how many posts?)
Just curious about those two things!
The ranking for members goes like this:
As far as the stars next to the posts go... Ya know what, I'm embarrassed to say... but I don't know! But it does have something to do with the amount of responses combined with the amount of views. And I am determined to find out exactly how that works. Unlike the member rank which we created and modified, the post ranking does it on it's own (came with the forum software), and I need to research it to figure it out.
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As a high school senior, Isom is already a mountain of a man, standing at 6-foot-5 inches and 235 pounds. On the field, he has displayed all of the physical tools that are expected of an elite BCS-level quarterback. His stats are eye-popping, especially considering the fact that he's been pulled out of several games early due to lopsided scores. Isom's 26 touchdowns against only one interception during the regular season make him one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the nation.
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For Isom, on-field success comes as the result of paying attention to the small details as he prepares for games. "Just doing the right things, doing the small things. I do what coaches are asking me to do. Whatever they ask me to do, I'll do it. It's because my offensive linemen do a great job protecting me, my running backs do a tremendous job, and my receivers create separation. I just read the defense and I hit them. Our defense has done a phenomenal job all year. I can't ask for better players to be around. Its' a special group of guys," Isom said.
Prior to this season, Destrehan hadn't made the state playoffs in four years. Behind Isom's leadership, the community has embraced the team as it has steamrolled each of the opponents it has faced. "It means a lot [to the community]. People are starting to see how hard we worked in the offseason and how it's showing up on the field. People are getting excited. We worked hard in the offseason to do what we're doing right now," Isom said.
"I'm just taking coaching from my coaches and just trying to do everything right. I try to get it right during practice and execute plays. Our coaches make practice harder than the games. It's got to be harder than the games. If you practice hard throughout the week, then game day should be easy," he continued.
Despite the team's lopsided scores, this season hasn't been without adversity. Destrehan was forced to forfeit one game after the fact after a scandal involving assistant coaches breaking down unauthorized film. The forfeit not only ended the perfect season, but put a playoff berth at risk going into the team's final game. However, with Isom at the helm, Destrehan once again followed its leader to victory, an occurrence that had become commonplace throughout the entire season.
"We all knew what our goal was. We overcame adversity and got the job done. Our coaches taught us well. They taught us to do the right things and assignments. We took care of business. [During the season], there were things I could have done better but we got job done and did what we had to do," he said.
Junior receiver Alfred Smith, one of Isom's top targets, attributes much of the team's success to Isom's leadership. "He's a big player. He brings a lot to the team and has everything a quarterback wants and needs. He just helps everyone out on offense. He has four good receivers and he gets the ball out to where we need it. He's special," said Smith.
On the recruiting front, Isom remains solidly committed to Utah, and has kept in close contact with the Utah coaches throughout the season.
"I talk to them a lot. I talk to Coach Johnson the most. He came to visit for one of our games and he liked my performance. I talk to him a lot," explained Isom. "We just talk about life. He just checks on me to see how I'm doing. He tells me he can't wait for me to come up there. I really do like Coach Johnson. I met Coach Erickson in July and he was a cool dude. I can't wait to work with them, but I've got to finish with high school first."
As of now, Isom plans on enrolling at Utah this summer and joining the team for its conditioning program. In the meantime, Isom has some unfinished business in the Louisiana state playoffs.
"Our approach for the whole team is we're taking it week by week," he said. "We'll take it one game at a time."


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Morocco Travel Tips 2010
I want to share some of my insights about the my recent trip to Morocco.
Royal Air Maroc – We flew the Royal Air Maroc flight that is nonstop from JFK to Casablanca. It departs daily at around 8:00 pm. It is at Terminal 1. On board entertainment consisted of unwatchable TV shows on small ceiling mounted monitors. Food and service was as bad as any other airline. They gave you a little goodie bags with socks and an eye mask. They left on time and arrived on time. You arrive Casablanca around 8:00 am the next day after a 7-hour flight. It takes a little longer coming back – depart Casablanca at around 12:30 pm and arrive at JFK around 5:00 pm. There is a 4-hour time difference between NY and Casablanca during daylight savings time (5 hours otherwise).
There are several other flights and ways you can get to Morocco from the United States, but Royal Air Maroc is the only non-stop method of flight, and the least expensive. During the recent Iceland volcano flight cancelation disaster, Royal Air Maroc was one of the only airlines still doing trans-Atlantic flights.
Arrival – You arrive at Terminal 2 in Casablanca (you depart from Terminal 3). When you first arrive off the plane, you walk down stairs on the tarmac and are taken by bus to the main building. Going through customs and passport control is easy and well marked, with signs in Arabic, French and English. The wait for the luggage is long. Stepping out into the main airport terminal after you have your luggage, many people holding up name signs will meet you, just like at any airport. There is a nice coffee shop to purchase espresso and croissants right near where you come out into the terminal. Airport is clean, bright, modern and looks like any mid-sized US airport, say Omaha or Green Bay. Everything is clearly marked in Arabic, English and French.
Bathrooms – Two kinds of bathrooms in Morocco – western style with the toilet seat and what they call "the hole". The hole is essentially a ceramic square with a hole near the rear part and two raised footpads near the front. I was usually able to find a western style toilet anywhere I traveled in Morocco. Most have toilet paper, although it doesn't hurt to keep some tissues in your pocket for emergencies. A couple times there was an attendant handing out paper and expecting to get a 5 dh tip, but this was not as predominant as in Egypt.
Tummy problems – Morocco is a clean country, the food is wonderful, but foreigners should drink bottled water. We had a slightly upset stomach for a couple of days, but nothing major – maybe just getting used to all of the different spices that they use in cooking.
Weather – I went in late spring and I had beautiful weather. They had quite a rainy season this year, with lots of flooding, so I am glad I did not go earlier. We only had one hot day in Marrakech (40 degrees C which is about 106 degrees F), but I was told it was unseasonably hot and temperatures went back to normal the next day. The best times to travel are the spring and fall, with winters being cold and rainy and summer being unbearably hot.
What to Bring
Cloths - Here is a list of suggested things to wear and bring with you to Morocco. I am very fair skinned, and so my list is geared towards maximum sun protection. First, travel light and comfortable. You don't need many fancy cloths because you will mostly be outside, climbing around in the mountains or desert. The large cities of Casablanca, Fez and Marrakech have old medina sections, with uneven surfaces, so wear comfortable shoes. For a 2 week trip, I brought along 2 pairs of cotton Capri pants, 2 pairs of jeans and 6 silk/cotton tops, a light sweater, a light raincoat, a pair of black dress pants and a skirt. Along with sleepwear, underwear, socks, and a swimsuit, I had all I needed. As Morocco is a Muslim country, I tried to have tops that covered my chest and shoulders and a longer skirt, out of respect for their culture. There was only one time (in Marrakech) that I felt underdressed and would have liked to have a fancier outfit along.
My husband brought along similar things, 2 pair khaki pants (no one wears shorts in Morocco except tourists and Germans who wear them with black socks – although you may want to bring a pair of shorts if you want to do some mountain hiking in hot weather), 2 pairs of jeans, a couple of polo's and a few long sleeve safari type and dress shirts. One of the best things he brought was a khaki colored travel vest that had lots of pockets everywhere – it was a great because you could stash your wallet, passports, camera, tissues, hand sanitizer, phone, etc. in the pockets (we chose LL Beans outdoor travel vest and it was perfect). He also brought a light jacket, a sweater and the usual underwear, socks and swimsuit.
Shoes – I brought a comfortable pair of sturdy sandals for the plane, a comfortable pair of hiking shoes and a comfortable pair of walking shoes. My husband brought a pair of walking shoes and a pair of hiking boots. One thing that surprised me is that our Berber guide suggested going barefoot in the desert instead of wearing shoes. This worked better on the sand, and I was surprised that it did not burn my feet.
Sun Gear – You do want to bring a hat if you are sensitive to the sun. I brought a straw hat and my husband brought a brimmed hat. We also brought sunscreen.
Other Stuff –Make sure you bring enough camera memory (twice what you think you need because Morocco is an unbelievable place to take photos) and extra batteries and/or a charger. You may also bring small gifts to hand out to children you meet in rural areas - something as simple as a pen will bring a smile to their face.
Language – The official language of Morocco is Arabic. All of the signs are written in both Arabic and French (former colonizer of Morocco). The majority of the population is Berber, which has 3 different languages, corresponding to different geographic areas:
• Tariflyt – North of Fez in the Rif Mountain and Tangier area
• Tazhachahit – spoken in the south (south of Marrakech)
• Tamazight – spoken in High Atlas Mountain, Mid Atlas Mountain and desert areas. This is also the generic name of Berber language.
This makes for a very confusing method of communication among the inhabitants of Morocco. While some individuals may speak all of the languages, in the remote mountain and desert areas, they may only speak their own local dialect. Even though Arabic is the official language, a large part of the population does not speak either Arabic or French. English is not that widely spoken except in tourist areas by young people with jobs in the tourist industry. Most Moroccans assume that all foreigners speak French, and will be think you quite stupid if you do not. Interestingly, if you speak English, the Moroccans cannot differentiate between a British, Australian or American accent, so they will assume you are British.
Guidebooks – I took along a Fodor's and used Trip Advisor for hotel suggestions.
Tour Groups –I decided to arrange my own trip without a tour group. My husband has an aversion to groups, where he feels the slowest person controls the trip for everyone else. We also like to travel first class on a budget, and he wanted to make sure we were in nice places and got good deals. I decided to make all of the travel plans and reservations myself. During our travels, we saw many tour groups in large buses. They seemed to be a bit older than us, more women than men and seemed to be having a great time. Although they were going to many of the same places as us, but we were happy we were not in a big group. If you like to travel with a group or tour, than take this route.
Guide/Driver - We had to decide if we wanted to go alone and rent a car or hire a guide/driver. After much research online, I decided to hire a guide/driver. I had three factors influence this decision:
• Renting a car is expensive in Morocco – The best price we found for a weeks rental (with drop fee) for a small, compact car was $1500! As we planned on exploring the mountain and desert area also, a 4-wheel drive vehicle would be better, but they were outrageously expensive to rent.
• Language – we speak absolutely no French or Arabic, so we would have a hard time with the road signs.
• Cultural experience – as we do not speak the language, or know about the culture, we thought having a local guide would enhance our experience.
As it turned out, we feel we made the correct decision in hiring a guide (who was also our driver). We came across several accidents and were glad we were not driving.
Selecting a Guide - I did lots of research on Trip Advisor and Fodor's online. I find these sites and forums the most useful in planning a trip. I narrowed it down to several guides/drivers/independent tour companies that had good recommendations. There are several things to consider when making this decision – which will be the most important choice you make when planning your trip:
• Independent local Morocco guide verses a large international tour company –
Many large, international tour companies, such as A & K, Destinations & Adventures International or Kensington Tours have an independent tour option. The advantage of these tours are that they are often ultra first-class luxury tours, stay in the very best hotels, use wonderful local guides and let you set your own itinerary. They are also reputable, established companies that take credit card payments, so little or no risk is involved. The disadvantage is that the price is high, they usually have a limited choice in pre-selected accommodations and you don't really know just who will be your guide, and that guide may change over the course of your itinerary.
The other option is to hire a local, independent guide in Morocco. The advantage of this is that you know who your guide will be, they may have suggestions and connections at smaller riads and hotels, the price is much better (because you are cutting out the middle man) and they will be able to personalize the trip and experience (often taking you to their own homes for an authentic cultural experience). The disadvantage is that you have to do lots of research on your own to find them, you have to make payment arrangements on your own (usually a wire transfer to a foreign bank account), and they may not be reliable or deliver what was promised (such as English speaking skills or nice car).
• Ethnic Background of Guide - In Morocco, there are basically 3 different population groups: Arab (19% of population), Berber (80% of population) and Christians/Jews (1% of population). The Arabs live only in the metropolitan areas of the large cities. The Berbers, of which there are 3 different groups, live in the rest of the country, including cities, mountains and desert. Because of language differences (see Language section), it is important to consider the ethnic background of your guide. If your trip will mainly consist of staying in Fez and Marrakech, than you will want an Arab guide. You can probably just hire one when you get there for the day through your riad or hotel. If you plan on traveling around the country, to the mountains, valleys and desert, than you should hire a Berber guide. While in the cities, the Berber guide will probably subcontract and hire a local Arab city guide for you, as the tourist industry is very tightly regulated in Morocco, and vice versa.
In the end, we weighed the pros and cons of each scenario. We were able to hire our own, local guide – Lahcen Boujouija - directly for about the same price it would have cost us to just rent a car on our own.
Morocco Guide – Our guide, Lahcen Boujouija, was absolutely wonderful and made our trip something special. He spoke 9 languages fluently (Arabic, French, 2 types of Berber, English, 2 types of Spanish, Italian and German). When I say fluent, I mean completely fluent…. he had been a linguistics major in college. Many in Morocco say they speak English, but it is just a rudimentary version, difficult to understand and hard to have any kind of in-depth conversation with. Lahcen spoke perfect English, was very good company, easy to get along with and had an impeccably clean and comfortable 4 wheel drive SUV with leather interior and a great sound system. He shared his love of Mali music with us and we came back home with a bunch of great CD's.
Lahcen had a love for his country and wanted to share its history and beauty with us. He considers himself a "cultural guide" because he wanted us to understand the culture of his country and of its people. Unlike Egypt, Morocco has no big "must see" monuments. To enjoy Morocco, one must enjoy learning about the culture of the Moroccans and partaking in exploring their ancient medinas – which is like being transported back in time a thousand years. Lahcen is a Berber from the desert area of Merzouga. He welcomed us into his home at the edge of the desert and introduced us to his wonderful family.
Lahcen also has a fossil business and travels to the US every year to participate in the big international Gem show in Tucson, Arizona. Because of this, he has established a bank account in Tucson, so this greatly simplified the process of paying him. We simply did a wire transfer to his US bank account – no foreign transaction fees or exchange fees. It could not have been easier. Because of his fossil business, he ships a crate of rocks to the US every year. He offered to add any large items we wanted to purchase in Morocco to his shipment. We did not buy much while in Morocco, but if I planned on doing some major shopping, this would have saved me a lot of money in shipping fees. Another thing I liked about Lahcen is that he did not push shopping on us and only suggested places if we specifically asked to look at stuff.
When I first contacted him, I had already worked out my itinerary for the trip, and had selected riads that I wanted to stay in. He was extremely knowledgeable, flexible and accommodating at designing the trip to conform to my requirements. We did not want the straight cookie-cutter trip to Morocco…we wanted our own adventure. Lahcen took us, not only to the imperial cities, but off-road and to the backcountry where we were often the only foreigners. The trip was an adventure - from watching a meteor flame over our heads in the Sahara to driving over dry riverbeds in the mountains - we had a unique and profound experience. Lahcen was not afraid to explore new places and go the extra step to make for a memorable and exciting trip. While in the mountains, I was glad he had a 4-wheel drive vehicle!
Our financial arrangement was that he would take care of everything – airport pickup, guiding, driving, hotels, city guides, many meals and small expenses. We would pay him a set amount for the trip, of which a 30% deposit was to be paid in advance. This arrangement worked out perfectly and was very easy for us, as we did not have to be continually paying for hotels and things during our trip. The banks charge you a high fee to get money out of ATM's in a foreign currency (about $15 per $500 for just the bank fee). Lahcen paid for everything and saved us the hassle of constantly dealing with money. Considering the special care we received from Lahcen, the fabulous riads we stayed at, and the exotic cultural experiences and adventures we had, our trip to Morocco was a bargain at any price. Because we booked with Lahcen, that price was very reasonable.
At the end of our trip (in Marrakech), I had planned on saying goodbye to the guide and making due on our own for the last couple of days. Lahcen, even though our official trip had ended, stayed around for an extra couple of days to be of assistance if we needed anything or if we needed to drive anywhere. He did not charge us and did this because he wanted to make sure we were completely taken care of while we were in his country…he felt a responsibility to make sure our trip was perfect from start to finish. We went to Morocco as a stranger and left the country knowing that we had made a lifelong friend in Lahcen.
Lahcen has a business called Around Morocco Tours and his web site is http://www.aroundmorocco.com/contents.htm
I strongly recommend him and you can contact me if you have any questions or concerns at [email protected]
Money – There are ATM's all over Morocco and we had not problems with them. They usually limited us to withdrawing about 4,000dh per transaction (about $500). Make sure you call all of your credit card companies, and your bankcard center, prior to departure for Morocco. Official local currency is the dirham (dh or MAD). Exchange rate is about 8.4 dh = 1 US $/ 1 dh = 12 cents. Preferred foreign currency is the Euro, which is the rate that most vendors will negotiate in and hotels set their rates to. In negotiating with vendors, we found it best to let them think we were British, rather than American, because they want higher prices from Americans because they think we are all rich
Technical Stuff – Morocco has one of the best cellular telephone coverage systems of any country. You can talk on your cell phone in the desert or on a mountaintop…almost 100% coverage. If you want to bring your iPhone, there is no reduced international rate plan advantage for Morocco, so you'll be paying about $5 per minute. With that said, there is free Wi-Fi coverage in all of the hotels and riads we stayed at, so you won't be out of touch. Many riads give you a cell phone to use while you are staying there, in case you become lost or have problems. As for power, the plugs are the 2 small round ones, like in France, so bring an adapter.
Hotels – In Morocco, there are many styles of accommodations, but most beautiful and unique are the riads. A cross between a hotel and a B&B, the riads are usually located in the medinas (old walled part of the city), in historic former palaces or luxury homes. They have windowless walls on the outside and, upon entering, you are lead to a wonderful open center courtyard filled with gardens and fountains. The public rooms are generally on the ground floor and the guest rooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floor, with a rooftop patio for guests (sometimes a pool!). The riads were wonderful, the best part of visiting Morocco. Outside the walls of the riad, there are the hot, busy, noisy and dusty streets of the medina. Inside is a cool, quiet, peaceful, beautiful world where the only noise is that of birds and fountains. They usually have a small restaurant for guests and ask you in advance if you will be eating there and what you would like them to make you. Breakfast is usually served on the rooftop terrace, and is included in the price. Some of the best meals we had in Morocco were at our riads. To get to the riad, which is usually located in the medina where car traffic is not allowed, we would park near an entrance and have a cart guy wheel our baggage to the riad on a pushcart. These cart guys are hanging around every entrance and know the way through the maze of the medina. We found the riads to be a wonderful place to stay, usually with only about 8 – 10 rooms. The riads we stayed at on our visit were:
• Riad Kalaa – Rabat
• Riad Laaroussa – Fez
• Riad Zolah - Marrakech
Taxis – We did not use taxis on our visit because we had a driver, but they are abundant in every city. There are two kinds of taxis in Morocco – Grand Taxis and Petit Taxis. The Grand Taxis are generally painted white, have no meter, hold up to 6 people and travel between cities. Negotiate the price before you get into the taxi because the driver will start negotiating at about three times the proper fare. The driver will try to fill and squeeze in as many passengers as he can, so if you don't want to wait around, or if you want more room, negotiate to hire the entire taxi. You can also hire the car for the day – going rate is about 250 dh for a half-day rental. Fare for a 20-mile trip is about 10 dh each. Petit Taxis are only local, hold 3 passengers, are abundant and are all painted a distinctive color for each city (Rabat – blue, Fez – red, Marrakech – yellow, etc). Ask driver to start meter or you will be overcharged.
Security – I felt very safe in Morocco, although I was traveling with a guide and my husband. I do not know how it would be for women traveling alone. In Egypt, we often saw armed guards around tourist sites and foreigners were not allowed to venture out on their own from established sites without an armed escort. This was not the case at all in Morocco. Tourists could travel anywhere, with a group, a guide or on their own. Everyone in Morocco seems to be watching out for the other. We had strangers tell us the air in a tire was low or that we forgot something. While the security checked, double-checked and then triple-checked you when flying out at the airport, they were not any more irritating than the TSA is here. I would feel quite comfortable traveling alone in any part of Morocco. Our guide told us that the King of Morocco had just announced a special protection for foreign tourists. Fines were doubled and jail sentences given for anyone who harmed or hassled a foreign tourist. We found everyone in Morocco extremely polite, helpful and concerned that we were having a good experience. Use the same caution and common sense that you would in any large city - avoid dark places at night, keep your passport and valuables safe and use caution when approached by strangers.
Tipping and Vendors – Tipping in restaurants is about the same as here, 10% – 15% of bill. Tips for city guides are around 400-500 dh ($55) for a day. A 5 dh tip for bathroom attendants is what they expect. Vendors are very persistent and experienced, but more gracious than in Egypt – they don't follow you if you politely decline. Expect to negotiate for price, probably paying about half (or a little less) than what the original offer is. They love to sell you more than one item and will discount accordingly. Don't feel shy or ashamed to haggle – they enjoy it and it is part of the game. I often would slip the salesman a small tip after the deal is made, and this always brought smiles no matter how prolonged the negotiation was. Morocco is a country that has a wide variety of unique goods, and it is one of the most fun places to shop that I have ever been to. Enjoy yourself in the colorful souks (markets).
Food – We found the Moroccan food wonderful. The main dish is called a tagine, named after the distinctive conical ceramic pot that it is cooked in. Moroccans eat tagine for lunch and dinner every day it seems. Tagines vary, but are basically a meat stew with chicken, turkey, lamb or beef, flavored with cumin and spices. The most common tagine also has vegetables, but could also feature dried apricots and prunes. Tagines can be served with couscous - a small grain. All meals are accompanied by bread, often several varieties. They have a flatbread and Khobz – a raised Moroccan bread, along with French style bread.
One of the best parts of any Moroccan meal is the salad. The Moroccan salad is usually a molded serving of chopped tomatoes, onions and peppers. Better yet is their mixed salad, which is an assortment of 5 – 9 small tagine dishes filled with cucumbers, carrots, lentils, beets, eggplant, potatoes, rice, cabbage or whatever specialty they have. These mixed salads were my favorite part of the meal. There is also a thick lentil soup called Harsha
They also have a delicious dish called Pastilla, which are flaky filo dough layers with either pigeon or chicken and ground almonds and cinnamon. This dish was wonderfully sweet and could almost be a dessert. For lunch, I would often order grilled kebabs – beef, kefta (minced meat), lamb or chicken - served with rice or fries. For dessert, we were most often served fresh fruit, such as oranges and banana slices sprinkled with cinnamon, or a mixed chopped fruit bowl with yogurt. They also have some good pastries, such as Kaab el ghzal (gazelle's horns).
For breakfast, you are always served fresh squeezed orange juice, coffee and an assortment of breads and jams. Sometimes you are given a hard-boiled egg and fresh fruit and yogurt.
Tea & Wine – Morocco has a new wine industry, based near the imperial city of Meknes. The wines I tasted from that region were very good and inexpensive. The most common drink in Morocco is the Moroccan tea – which is mint tea with sugar. While we don't use sugar in our tea at home, in Morocco, the sugar made the mint tea more delicious. They mix it up several times and then pour it into glass tumblers from a high distance. Moroccans also drink a lot of coffee and espresso.
Driving in Morocco – We decided to hire a driver and not rent our own car, but I did do a lot of traveling and have these observations. The roads in Morocco are generally very good and I would have no hesitation with driving there. They drive on the right side of the road, so it is easy in that respect. Modern style expressways connect the major cities of Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Fez. I believe these are toll ways with center Oasis-style gas stations along the way. There are many round-abouts at intersections rather than lights. In the cities, traffic is intense and the lines marking lanes on the roads are looked at as more of a suggestion than as a definite boundary. Motorcycles are numerous and do not obey any traffic laws or conventions. They weave in and out of traffic, go through intersection, travel the wrong way and enter restricted non-traffic areas. The police seem to ignore this. Roads in the outlying parts of the country are generally good, and road construction is an ongoing process in the mountains. All roads are marked in Arabic and French. To a foreigner, the rules and methods seem a bit chaotic, but it seems to work for them with a minimum number of accidents. Except in the large cities, all of the drivers are male – women seldom processing a driver's license.
Parking in Morocco is extremely efficient and well run. Every single strip of street parking, every single parking lot, every available parking area - has an attendant. He is usually wearing a bright vest and monitors all parking in his area. He will guide and direct you into a spot. I believe they are paid a small salary by the government, but you are expected to tip them when you leave. They not only help you park, but also watch your car and will also wash it for you it you ask. This system works extremely well and we never had trouble finding a parking place anywhere in Morocco, no matter how crowded the area.
In Fez, the medina is closed to all traffic – except the motorcycles that are there but should not be. They use donkeys in the small, hilly maze of streets and alleys. In Marrakech, the streets in the medina are wider, and some car traffic is allowed. They are also plagued with motorcycles.
One of the most interesting phenomenon we experienced were the police roadblocks. According to our guide, the police are not a well-educated or well-paid bunch of people. They seem to get their jobs through connections rather than competence. To make up for this lack of salary, local police establish roadblocks in remote areas. They are targeting truck drivers and Moroccan travelers – not tourists. They shake down the drivers for money (about 100 dh bribe) to let them pass, otherwise they closely scrutinize the travel papers and mechanical condition of the vehicle. These roadblocks are situated in remote, out of the way locations. They do not want to deal with tourists, and do not want close scrutiny by tourists, so one look at my blond hair was enough to get immediately waved through all roadblocks. The police turned their backs on our car because they definitely did not want us taking any photos of them. This happened throughout our journey, always in out-of-the-way remote areas. Truck drivers have to carry lots of cash for these bribes to travel any distance in Morocco.
Political Situation – Morocco is a monarchy, one of only 3 in the world (also Saudi Arabia and Bahrain). Unlike England's constitutional monarchy, the King in Morocco has absolute power. The current King Mohammed VI is young, energetic and well liked by the people. He has a wife with a degree in computer engineering and two children. Photos of him skiing and jet-skiing can be found of him all over the country. He is very concerned for the safety of tourists and has enacted laws to protect visitors to the kingdom. He has made a big effort to beautify the country, with an abundance of new parks and public areas planted with gardens and fountains. He is the young, energetic and technically savvy leader that the country needs to bring Morocco into the 21st century. King Mohammed VI has been concerned about women's rights, poverty and corruption, creating jobs and improving the lives of his people. The population of Morocco is young (70% of the population is under the age of 30). Most of the women do not work and almost all wear a covering on their head and a long robe. There are children everywhere, and they are universally adored. The population seems healthy, well fed and very family orientated. There seems to be quite a lot of unemployment throughout the country, with cafes and streets filled with young men hanging out during working hours. The schools are co-ed and children attend school half-days. There are several universities in the urban areas.
My Itinerary – I did a two-week trip to Morocco, and here is my itinerary and the places I stayed. Many people also visit Essaouira, a beachside city, but I decided to spend the time near Mt Toubkal instead because I live on the beach in Florida.
Day 1 – Arrive Casablanca. Overnight in Rabat.
Riad Kalaa http://riadkalaa.com/en/index.html
Day 2 – Tour Volubis and Meknes. Arrive Fez.
Riad Laaroussa http://www.riad-laaroussa.com/en/
Day 3 – Tour Fez.
Riad Laaroussa
Day 4 – Drive to Midelt.
Hotel Taddart
Day 5 – Drive to Merzouga.
Riad Nezha. http://www.riadnezha.com/ang/hebergement-merzouga-maroc.php3
Day 6 – Sahara desert camp by camel
Berber tent under the stars
Day 7 – Dades Valley.
Xaluca Dades http://www.xaluca.com/en/hotel/dades/
Day 8 - Ouarzazat.
Dar Chamaa http://www.darchamaa.com/en/index_en.html
Day 9 - Imlil.
Kasbah de Toubkal http://www.kasbahdutoubkal.com/home.html
Day 10 – Imlil.
Kasbah de Toubkal
Day 11 – Marrakech.
Riad Zolah http://www.riadzolah.com/
Day 12 – Marrakech.
Riad Zolah
Day 13 – Marrakech.
Riad Zolah
Day 14 – depart Casablanca
Desert Visit - One of the iconic images of Morocco is that of riding a camel in the Sahara. We did just that and I suggest that everyone try to make a desert experience part of their Morocco adventure. Our guide drove us from Fez to the desert area around Merzouga called Erg Chebbi. This is one of the two major Sahara desert tourist areas in Morocco (the other being Erg Chigaga near M'hamid).
The general drill is that you arrive into Merzouga and stay at a local hotel (we stayed at Riad Nezha which was very nice). The next morning you explore the sights in the area with your guide and then embark on your camel in the afternoon after lunch.
For the Sahara portion of the trip, we had a different guide that took care of us. It is about a 30-minute ride to the berber desert camp and you can go on a longer ride if you desire. Once there, we had fun exploring the dunes and even saw a desert salamander, which burrows into the sand with its pointed nose like you would dive into water. The dunes are beautiful, with a fine almost powdery graininess and embossed with undulating patterns of ridges. Watching the sunset from on top of a dune, we were amazed by the spectacular hues of purple, rose and gold that lit up the sky. After sunset, the sky is filled with billions of stars, their brightness tempered by the moon. I was lucky to see a meteor streak across the sky right in front of me - so large it seemed I could reach out and touch it.
Back at camp, there is a ring of 10 low, black camel wool tents supported inside by a tall piece of wood in the center. For sleeping there are a couple of raised wooden pallets supporting a thin mattress and narrow sleeping bag type bedding. A lantern sitting on the sand lights the interior with a faint glow. The bathroom is in a tent a short distance away and consists of a wooden pallet supporting a porcelain commode with a bucket of water and laddle nearby. There is no plumbing, the toilet draining into the sand under the tent and water from the bucket used to flush. This was very efficient, clean and comfortable.
There was one other couple at the camp, and we joined them for dinner inside a large tent outside the sleeping tent circle. We had a dinner of delicious tagine (which was brought out from the village in a 4x4 - not cooked on the spot). I would have enjoyed a bonfire after dinner, but as there was none, we spent a little time viewing the stars and then retired to the tent. I had been warned that it can get cold in the desert at night, but it was a very pleasant temperature and we had thick blankets on our beds. In the morning, I had several sand flea bites on my legs, but overall I had a comfortable night.
Very early, as the sun came up, our guide woke us to enjoy the sight of the sun rising over the dunes...amazing. I think the most surprising thing about our desert experience was that cell phone service in Morocco also covers the desert! We then rode back into town and returned to our hotel room (all of our stuff still in our room). After a shower and nice breakfast on the roof of the hotel, we met up with our guide and were on our way.
The guide we had for the desert part of the trip was named Ahmed Kojjot and he was incredible. He was born and raised as a desert nomad and seemed to know every dune. He also knew I was very afraid of my camel ride, and took extra care to make sure I was comfortable and happy. We spoke with another couple back at the hotel that had just returned from a week outing in the open desert with him. Their goal was to go off on their own, to the deep desert, away from any traces of civilization. They said his knowledge and survival skills were incredible. Ahmed worked with my guide Lahcen, but also does his own camel and 4x4 tours of the Sahara. You can contact him at [email protected]
Summary – We found Morocco to be one of the most interesting and fun places we have ever visited. The people were very friendly and seemed to like Americans. Most of the tourists we encountered were French or British because it is a very short journey for them to travel to such an exotic locale. Morocco is a very safe and inexpensive place to travel, with a wealth of cultural sights to explore. Enjoy your journey. Christine
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I thoroughly enjoyed your trip report, and I found it very informative. We leave for Morocco in 10 days,and the information you provided was just what I needed. I would like to know if you can purchase SIM cards for your cell phone in Morocco. I have done that in other countries, and it typically has been the cheapest way to call the US.
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An absolutely fantastic and informative report. Many thanks!
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Very Good Thanks for posting. !!
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Very informative. Thanks!
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Quite detailed report....Nice
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rayner - a real treat to read your detailed and informative report. I am considering taking a high school group of 25 -30 to Morocco for 4 days, then flipping over to Spain for 7 days. We would do this trip in March 2012. Your report detailed some of the things I would like to pursue while we are in Morocco. Thank you for your efforts.
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I have been looking into a possible holiday trip to Morocco this year and your wonderful trip report has really helped me-thanks for taking the time to post it as it is most appreciated!
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My friend and I just bought tickets to Morocco for spring break . . . I am printing out your wonderful and thorough report to start our planning and to take with us.
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Thank you for this extensive, thorough, well-written travel log.
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Thanks for sharing! A wealth of information!
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bookmarking. Thanks!
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we are heading out in a few days and we have nothing planned - thank you for your through report!
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we are heading out in a few days and we have nothing planned - thank you for your through report!
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Bookmarking here too! Excellent job and I hope to go this year or next.
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We used this excellent report and advice and booked a 9 day trip with Around Morocco for our family. It was an incredible experience. Our complete report is titled Kids, Camels, Marrakech and More and was posted Sept. 3). We traveled with our daughter during Ramadan, had an awesome guide (Mohamed), and found the experience very rewarding. Thanks, Christine, for pointing us in the right direction!
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Great report and I'm saving it too!
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Although this was posted a couple of years ago - it appears to be good advice regardless of date and time - so it was a solid read and great to have in hand as we prepare to travel there for a couple of weeks in about 7 days.
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Currently we offer 5 semesters of Wood Working classes:
First a word about the CNC Router: We currently have two CNC routers which are used extensively in all wood working classes. The CNC is a computer controlled robot that students program to produce interesting and intricate projects. Please visit the CNC Router Photos above.
Intro to Woods: One semester class beginning at the introductory level. Absolutely no wood working experience needed to take the class. We start out with hand tools and quickly work into using power tools to learn fundamental wood working operations. The class is self-paced, with students moving ahead according to their skill and energy levels. Students can expect to become familiar with all of the power tools in the shop, and are encouraged to produce as many projects as they can complete during the semester.
Woods One and Two: A full year course open to all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. Intro to Woods is not necessary, though helpful for some with very little prior experience using tools in general. Here students again move at their own pace exploring basic wood working, but with twice the time to explore the many varied areas of wood working. Students will utilize the common hand and power tools to produce a wide variety of projects.
Woods Three and Four: A brand new full year course open to Juniors and Seniors. Prerequisite: Woods One and Two. This is an advanced woods class designed to give students a year of serious wood working techniques and study. Students will become acquainted with many intricate machines, hand tools, and methods. In addition, students will become acquainted with classic and traditional styles and forms. Students will be encouraged to develop and experiment with their own style of furniture.


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Office of the Director - July 9, 2012
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Blood from human umbilical cords acquired soon after a baby is born contains a small number of the adult stem cells that mature into healthy blood cells. Umbilical cord blood donation poses little risk to donors, and the life-saving blood can be stored frozen for years (albeit for a fee if it is stored through a private company).
For more than 15 years, the NHLBI has supported research into the safety and effectiveness of transplanting cord blood that has been donated by people unrelated to the patients who need it. Studies are ongoing in sickle cell disease, severe aplastic anemia, and myelodysplastic syndromes, as is research to improve the yield of blood-forming stem cells from cord blood.
July is National Cord Blood Awareness Month. We encourage you to learn more about cord blood research and the importance of participating in clinical trials to advance scientific knowledge and improve the treatment of disease. A different way to help someone in need is to register as a bone marrow donor.
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A sunny and pleasant day today as dewpoints continue to drop making it feel very comfortable outside. Upper low over the maritimes wrapping in dry Canadian with building high pressure at the surface providing mainly dry pleasant conditions for the next 48 hours. High clouds from weakening mid-atlantic storms to our south have been spreading high to mid level clouds into southern New England. This will create a filtered appearance to the Sun today. Clear skies to the North today…but with cool pool of air aloft, those to the north have a chance a few puffy clouds forming this afternoon. Highs will be climbing into the the Lwr 80's inland with breezy NW winds. PM sea breeze will be possible this afternoon to cool keep it in the 70's at the beaches.
Clear skies with dry air will make for another comfortable night with lows in the lwr-mid 50's with some high cloudiness. High pressure in Canada will slide south and east. Warming west winds will continue with periodic high altitude clouds especially in the south closer to a warm front well south of the region. Highs will remain in the 80-85 range. Weak winds will allow winds to turn onshore of PM seabreeze still in the 70's coast
Several complexes of showers and storms will be directed south and west of New England in NW flow aloft which should keep us dry through midweek. Periodic cloudiness from blowoff from these storms will make for more filtered sunshine. By Wednesday night, the upper flow will shift from dry ridging in a NW flow to a warmer more humid SW flow which will direct more clouds, overrunning warm air advection and the increased risk of periodic showers and storms in embedded shortwaves which will cross through as we head towards the weekend.
I think Wed night into Thursday will be out best chance of steady showers, but most of the activity will come in the form of scattered convection and downpours. We could remain on the cooler side of the front Thursday with east winds to keep temps in the 60's, but once the warm front pushes through we will be back in the 70's to end the week with warmer unstable conditions with scattered showers and storms. The whole pattern will try to push through by next weekend to give way to some increasing sun and lower humidity before the weekend is over. Happy Father's Day!


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The Icon Brawnson Textile Overpants are made of durable nylon, have a straight-legged cut, CE knee protection, and cost less than a C-note.
The Brawnson Overpants' straight-legged cut makes for a comfortable fit. Being made from durable 900 denier textile means they're ready to wear straight off the rack and require minimum maintenance. Bug splatters wash off pretty easy with a damp soapy cloth. It has a permanent mesh liner on the inside which feels soft on the skin. We've worn them ala carte as well as with a pair of jeans on underneath and though the cut is slim they easily slip on over underclothing. They've even got a zipper and a snap at the bottom of the pant legs so you can slip on bulky boots and access buckles easily.
The nylon the pants are made of is some tough stuff. It doesn't rip easily and though we haven't had to ride in the wet with them, we'll wager the pants are at least rain resistant. The Brawnson Textile Overpants are lightweight and versatile as we wore them in 105-degree heat without sweltering and have ridden in 45-degree weather as well where they kept us plenty warm.
Protection with the Brawnson Textile Overpants comes in the form of CE knee pads which sit in a small pocket stitched in the liner and comes with a Velcro closure if you want to pull them out. They sit just below the knee when walking but ride up when a rider's knees are bent and situate comfortably. The only other protection is the durable 900 denier chassis.
Storage-wise, Icon's Brawnsons feature two small zippered hand pockets, which we used for a cell phone, cash and keys. There are two larger mesh cargo pockets below them which we stuffed our oversized wallet in. They're deep enough to slide a map into as well. The rear pockets are jean-style and don't have the added security of a zipper. The overpants button up the front and require a belt to cinch up the waist. There's no zipper attachment to connect them to an Icon jacket, though.
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The city is working with health care centres to offer free flu vaccines and hopes to set up places where people can get vaccinated.
Authorities said there have been four flu-related deaths, all elderly residents, since the unofficial start of the flu season on October 1.
State-wide Massachusetts is reporting 18 deaths.
The city was experiencing its worst flu season since at least 2009 with about 700 confirmed cases of the flu, compared with 70 all of last season.
"The best thing you can do to protect yourself and your family is to get the flu shot," said Boston Mayor Thomas Menino.
Massachusetts is one of 29 states reporting high levels of "influenza-like illness," according to the most recent weekly flu advisory issued by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
The proportion of people visiting doctors for a flu-like illness has climbed from 2.8% to 5.6% in the last month.
That compares with 2.2% during last year's mild flu season, and a peak of 7.7% during the 2009 H1N1 "swine flu" pandemic.
"We are coming to the point where we are running out of testing supplies," said Dr Ed Ward, an expert in emergency and internal medicine at Rush, a Chicago teaching hospital.
Dr Daniel Lucey, who tracks global flu activity at Georgetown University Medical Centre in Washington, said the extremely mild nature of last year's flu season is making this year's seem notably worse by comparison.
Even so, he said, "it's an objective fact that flu viruses are circulating earlier and more widely this year than most years."
Experts say it is not clear why the flu arrived earlier than normal in the US this year.
Although each season is unique, flu activity usually starts to pick up in December, peaks sometime in January or February and runs its course by late March or early April.
One risk of an early flu season is that it arrives before people have had a chance to get vaccinated – a precaution that doctors say is by far the best line of defence against infection.
Experts still say it is not too late to get a flu shot.
"We strongly encourage people to get vaccinated, and we'd like them to do that as soon as possible," said Dr Michael Jhung, a CDC flu expert.
So far, 91% of this year's flu viruses analysed by the CDC match flu strains contained in the vaccine, meaning that it should protect people well.
Vaccine coverage has been fairly high so far. By early December, the CDC had vaccinated an estimated 112 million Americans, Dr Jhung said.
People may still get the flu even if they have been vaccinated, but it will likely be less severe.
Dr William Schaffner, an infectious diseases expert at the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre in Nashville, said the flu vaccine was only 70% to 80% effective in healthy young people.
And in older adults, the vaccine only protects about 60% to 65% of those who receive it.


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Memories of pets can coax dementia patients' smiles
At first, the knitted pets can seem another bewildering aspect for the patient suffering from dementia. Then slowly, there is a click of recognition, a stirring of something familiar. Finally, if the nurses are lucky, there is a smile.
The pets, knitted by nurses and volunteers at Yeovil Hospital, are made for patients with advanced dementia and match the breed once owned at home.
They are made to look like the black Labrador that was with a family for 15 years, or the West Highland Terrier that means home to the elderly male patient struggling to understand where he is. It is just one of the methods that hospitals, hospices and nursing homes are trying in an attempt to connect with those who have dementia.


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In order to make sure Florida Gators-related news stories don't fall through the cracks, once or twice a week Orange & Blue News will keep you up-to-date with the latest goings on in the world of University of Florida athletics.
Graded out as the No. 63 overall prospect in the Rivals100, four-star defensive tackle Thomas Holley committing to Florida on Tuesday was a huge boost for the Gators' 2014 recruiting class. In fact, he is the fourth player UF has flipped from another school since Jan. 5 and the fifth overall commitment Florida has added in the new year. Holley also happens be the first Gators commitment from the state of New York since DT Dominique Easley in 2010 though both are from different boroughs; Holley lives in Brooklyn and Easley's family is located in Staten Island.
Although Florida's 4-8 record was worse than anyone could have expected in 2013, head coach Will Muschamp took a huge step towards success - cleaning up the program. UF's number of arrests declined for the third-straight year under his watch, dropping from nine in 2011 to six in 2012 to five in 2013. Putting it in greater perspective, of the five arrests in 2013, two were completely thrown out (Loucheiz Purifoy for marijuana possession, Antonio Morrison for harassing a K9 officer). Of the three remaining arrests, two led to the dismissal of Jessamen Dunker (grand theft, driving with a suspended license), while Morrison (simple battery) served a suspension. The Gators have not had a player arrested in six months.
The No. 38 overall pick in his draft, Houston Rockets forward Chandler Parsons is earning All-Star buzz for the first time in his young career as a big contributor for one of the best teams in the NBA. But it is Parsons's pump fake that has recently gotten the attention of those that cover the league. In fact, SLAM Magazine recently described it as "quietly one of the most dangerous weapons" in the NBA. "You have to throw it at them early and see who's going to jump," he told the publication this month. "Then once you know who's gonna jump, you can take it by them all the way and finish. And if you know they're gonna stay put, you're gonna have a wide-open jumper all game." Parsons picked up the move at Florida and has since practiced it to perfection.
One player who should rightfully be excited by the introduction of Kurt Roper as offensive coordinator is Gators redshirt junior quarterback Jeff Driskel, who told The Gainesville Sun this week that he expects to be "100 percent full-go by spring" practice. He also noted that he is comfortable running the zone read and is excited to get back to some of the plays that made him such a respected and highly-regarded high school signal caller. Most importantly, he is not concerned that his injury will get in the way on the field this season. "If you worry about injuries, you can't play full speed. And if you're not playing full speed, that's when injuries happen," he said. "You've got to trust in your rehab and trust you're good to go if the doctors clear you."
Raking in some coin in the NFL this season will be two former Florida defensive coordinators, both of whom were hired from their jobs as position coaches to lead defenses in 2014. Miami Dolphins linebackers coach George Edwards, whose unit has struggled mightily over the last two seasons, somehow got named defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings. Edwards was named the Gators' defensive coordinator in 2010 but served in the role for less than two months during the offseason before moving on and taking the same job with the Buffalo Bills, a position he was fired from one year later. Baltimore Ravens defensive backs coach Teryl Austin, who replaced Edwards at Florida in 2010 and put together a lackluster defense that season, was hired to be the defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions on Friday. Both are the first coordinator hires for brand new head coaches that took over the respective teams.


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Dara Dubinet is a raw food chef and a graduate of the Living Light Culinary Arts Institute. She has inspired the masses with her popular Youtube channel and acts as a 'plant based diet muse' through her videos and high vibration lifestyle. In this interview Dara talks about how she went from eating the Standard American Diet (SAD) to eating a 100% plant based raw vegan diet cold turkey overnight and how that affected her life.
Created by Jeff Golfman of The Cool Vegetarian and The Raw Office
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