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Monday 28th May

Forgot to mention that we had managed to remember Craig’s birthday and, miracle of all miracles, we had managed to get through to him on the phone. Craig’s response to my comment that I wish we were with him in WA for his special day was ” No you don’t!” and he was right of course.

Try to get away early from the Kasbah de la Vallee hotel for long drive back to Marrakesh, stopping along the way at the important regional town of Ouarzazate, known for its roses and rose by-products. Lunch overlooking the obligatory large Kasbah then on towards to the famed Tichka Pass, this time traveling on a road not covered on our way south.
The road over the pass is even more breathtaking this time around and apart from a short stretch when he takes on the guise of a Moroccan Vettel Yahya is his usual , excellent self as he negotiates this remarkable road.
As promised to the ladies on the way south we return to purchase some argan oil products from a women’s cooperative, which is one of many set up to help the women in these poorer rural areas.

Finally arrive at the house of our friends Lin and Malcolm Ducker about 5.00 and say goodbye to our fantastic driver, guide and all round good bloke, Yahya.

Great to see L and M after 3 years and also to find them both looking well, notwithstanding the fact that Lin is still recovering from a fairly severe dose of the flu.

The lovely house is in a very quiet location about 20 kms from Marrakesh and is set in a large garden with plenty of room for their 4 dogs to roam.

Meet up with L and M’s daughter ,Clare her Moroccan husband Tarik and their 9 month old daughter, Buthayna.
Settle in for our 3 night stay and not surprisingly spend our first evening over dinner swapping info on our respective lives during the previous 3 years. As always, much laughter as Malc entertains us with his unique brand of humour.

Off to bed with many very happy memories of a fantastic trip to the south.

The Obese Ferret