Marrakech — Making Our Way to Souk Laksour

Ursula’s primary goal this trip was to head over to Jemaa el-Fnaa and the adjacent Souk Laksour, the primary souk (bazaar) in Marrakech. The plaza is about a twelve minute walk from Riad Viva, and closer to twenty when you’re recovering from knee replacement surgery and using a cane, which Ursula was. Along the way, depending upon the route you take, you’ll probably see the 12th century Koutoubia Mosque:

But even if you don’t walk directly by the Koutoubia Mosque, you’ll still see its minaret in the distance as you look southwest past the horse-drawn carriages lined up along Av. Jemaa el-Fnaa:

And, yes, those carriages are both colorful and photogenic:

But horses aren’t the only engines you’ll see at work in this area:

Lining the northwest perimeter of the plaza are many fruit vendors worthy of your camera’s attention:

There are not many subjects that can beat fruit vendors for color:

Especially when the vendor takes so much time and makes so much effort to align his produce in visually interesting patterns:

As you head into the souk, make sure to look up for the scenery:

This week’s Fun Food Friday will be a review of the Riad Viva’s great Moroccan restaurant. On Monday I’ll take you deep into the souk (bazaar). Here’s a sample of what awaits you there:

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