Bazaar's beaches and beers in Morocco

It goes without saying that we have been exploring more economical dining options since our last post. Luckily Marrakesh has some great eating options and we are really getting stuck into the Tajines and couscous that is literally everywhere! I've been drinking quite alot of mint tea (made from gunpowder green tea soaked in enormous quantities of mint with equally enormous quantities of sugar), although Kelly finds it way too sweet and has been taking it without sugar. Imagine one of those mint leaf jube things thats covered in sugar - in a drink and that's what mint tea tastes like.

We've also rocked the local Kasbar (photos soon) and have walked the endless souks in the area. So far we've bought only a few packets of nuts, although I insulted shopkeeper for offering him $10 for a pair of pants. When you've got plenty of Euro wielding French walking around the Aussie dollar doesn't go far.

We left Marakesh on a pretty dodgy local bus (bound for Essaouira) after a long argument with the bag man I was forced to put my daypack below (and pay for the privilege!) Subsequently I was ready to dash off the bus at the next 75 stops in case some local made off with it! There will be no argument next time!

All our cares have now left though as we have spent the last few days in the small, beachside town of Essaoira. The beach is pretty poor by Australian standards but its sunny and there is plenty of free sand. We've found good coffee at a small local restaurant ran by a co-operative of local women (they seem a little hard done by over here) ironically named Dar Jeerling. Thanks to Jum for recommending another local restaurant via facebook. After soaking up some sun we are now bound for Fes, which Matt has assured us will be fun.