I first visited Morocco in 2007, with my mum, for a week in Marrakesh and I really enjoyed it. So when I arrived in Marrakesh airport for the second time I was surprised to feel an air of familiarity. The new terminal building is now finished and the process of coming through has become a tad more efficient. I was met, as promised, by my taxi driver who swiftly took my body bag across the car park to his taxi. After reading up on my transfer times I expected a 2 - 2.5 hour transfer. I was already shattered following a 2 hour delay at Madrid, seems the plane couldn't be bothered to leave Marrakesh on time to come to Madrid! So when i climbed into the car I begin to switch off and enjoy the hustle and bustle that is the streets of Morocco at night and remembering fond memories of hanging out in the horse and cart with my mum! After we left the city limits it was dark and my ability to stay awake was floundered but the uncontrollable urge to sleep. I woke up in a small town and thought oh god please dont let this be me...... as it turns out we kept driving through and I am happy to say I fell back asleep. I eventually arrived at the Riad Zahra at at about 3.30am, about 4 hours after I had hoped! With the delay and the journey taking longer than planned, ie 3.5 hours not 2, I was ready for bed!!
I awoke the next morning and headed down for a very tasty and yet simple breakfast and then head off to discover the local kiting spots. My first day here was very windy and I simply did not have the energy to kite. I wasn't deliberating it was a simple decision made on previous experiences, when I kite when tired I hurt myself and I don't want to ruin the rest of my trip. So i opted for checking out the local kite station and then exploring the Medina and surroundings a little prior to night fall. With a very active (yet very smelly) port the town was bustling with fish sellers and people and the Medina here is no less active than the one in Marrakesh. I haven't yet braved going into any of the shops, knowing full well that I will end up buying a heap of things that I simply don't need!
That night I ate in my hotel, too tired to brave the hassle of that I would probably have to endure in the Medina, the food was simple and very tasty, following several week with insufficient vegetables! I slept well that night.
The Riad I am staying in is beautiful. Friendly staff and a cute and quiet setting away from the hustle and bustle but awesomely close (as in 3 minutes walk) from the Club Mistral. I opted to pay to keep my kites there as included in the kit storage is also rescue. Now as the wind here is predominately cross on so either way you would end up washed up on the beach at some point but you never know, and for the sake of 63 quid for the 7 days I am kiting here for it suits me fine.
Now for an early night and a good session tomorrow.
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