On the highest through road in Europe over Col de la Bonette
We spend the afternoon in the high alpine Alps passing through Col de la Bonette on the highest through road in Europe
In the mountains around Saint-Martin-Vésubie
In the morning we hike and explore the area around Saint-Martin-Vésubie part of the Mercantour National Park
Dinner and a drive through Monaco
Today we add one more country to our list, Monaco, but it is a very cursory visit before we turn north towards the Alps
The Enchanting Village of Eze
We arrive late in Eze and have less than one hour to explore the enchanting village and wander around the beautiful alleys
Hiking and sightseeing the Verdon Gorge
Today it is time to turn east passing through the beautiful Verdon Gorge where we hike and sightsee on the way to Monaco
Last morning in Jemaa el-Fnaa and Marrakesh
On the last day in Marrakesh we explore the downtown area one last time and buy lots of souvenirs before returning to Marseilles
Saadian Tombs and last dinner in Marrakesh
The Saadian Tombs are a once hidden mausoleum surrounded by gardens and decorated with colorful tiles, marble & stucco
Badi Palace, the ruined stork palace
While ruined, Badi Palace is one of the oldest palaces in Marrakesh and is interesting to explore as well as full of storks
Bahia Palace, an impressive palace
The magnificent Bahia Palace is is a mid to late 19th-century palace built by the grand vizier and expanded by his children
Exploring the medina and outside the old city
We spend the rest of the day exploring the medina and the area outside the city before finding a place for dinner