We decided to get picked up at the Airport and taken to our hostel located in the souks of Marrakech. It was one of the better decisions we've made, as it is absolutely impossible to find your way around without getting lost. There are no landmarks you can see and when asking people for help, as we did on our first day, you can end up at the tanneries near the edge of town instead of in the main square, like we did. But that's Morocco for you. Marrakech is a wonderful place. We both really enjoyed ourselves and have extensive plans and shopping lists for our return visit. The old walled Medina joins onto the main square Djema El Fna. The main square is a really busy, loud, buzzing place that picks up during the evenings when snake charmers, story tellers, musicians, smoking food stalls, date sellers, orange juice merchants and henna artists take over. People everywhere. You can even play a game of hook the ring over the bottle of coke. Why? I cannot answer that one.
Getting lost in the souqs (markets) of the Medina with their labrynthian roads and alleys is a great way to see things we wouldn't normally get to see. At point we went in complete circle and didn't realise it! There are souqs dedicated to leather, spices, cloth etc... Its really good fun to just wander through getting a feel for the place, just be ready for some attention if you even hint at looking interested at something.
Getting lost in the souqs (markets) of the Medina with their labrynthian roads and alleys is a great way to see things we wouldn't normally get to see. At point we went in complete circle and didn't realise it! There are souqs dedicated to leather, spices, cloth etc... Its really good fun to just wander through getting a feel for the place, just be ready for some attention if you even hint at looking interested at something. 
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