Every iEARN Conference organizes cultural tours on the 3rd day. Ourika Valley was my option. There is a book I read called El Tiempo Entre Costura or The Time in Between by Maria Dueñas, the story is set between Spain and Morocco and Ourika Valley, among other places, is mentioned several times and I was curious to visit. If you're a lit lover as I am I do recommend the book and the TV Series http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1864750/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl
The best place if you have $$$$$$$ or patience to bargain!
The best bargaining lesson ever!
Fortunately we had a bargaining specialist with us.
If you need a new carpet you're definitely at the right place.
There is always a mint tea set ready for visitors everywhere in Morocco.
Argan Oil Paradise!
We visited an argan oil factory where the oil is handmade produced. It is used not only as cosmetic but also in the culinary and medicine.
A lot of hard work is required to extract the oil from the seeds.
Our friend Yoko Takagi joined the ladies, but not for long. It is a cooperative of women producing argan oil in Ourika Valley
Mint tea is always a friendly welcoming.
Wow, we did so much and it is not lunch time yet. So, we will need a part 2 posting to finish this day. Keep checking the blog. One more link https://www.lonelyplanet.com/morocco/ourika-valley
Keep the good job Rose
ReplyDeleteWow, Rose! Nice to follow the conference by your Blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
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