On the way and a night at Waterberg National Park
From Windhoek we drive north to Waterberg NP stopping on the way for a first look at the savannah and seeing our first baboons and mongooses at our lodging
Windhoek, capital of Namibia and start of our adventure
We start our adventure in Namibia in Windhoek with an exploration of the downtown area and major attractions before starting the safari proper
Grand Tour de France with a bit of Morocco and Monaco
A grand tour of Southern France starting and ending in Paris with a couple sidetrips to Marrakesh and 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
Ben Youssef Madrasa, one of the oldest universities in the world
While in the area we have to explore one of the oldest universities in the world Ben Youssef Madrasa, now a museum
Marrakesh Museum and Almoravid Koubba, our first forays into the medina
Our first forays into the old town lead us to the beautiful Marrakesh Museum and the ancient Almoravid Koubba two special sights in Marrakesh