Marrakech, day 2

 Up bright and early, we had breakfast In the hotel and walked to the Secret Garden, this formed part of a private residence dating back to the 16th century that fell into neglect and was re-discovered in 1960, renovated for opening to the public in 2003.

View from above of mosaic tiling in courtyard which has what is thought to be the first piped water system in the city.

All riads follow the same design as this,  of a courtyard with fountain, balconies looking inwards on to the courtyard and gardens sectioned into four. 

Afterwards, we walked back to the main square to see a food market and trinkets on sale, there were also monkies and snake charmers with cobras but we did not encourage or pay for pictures with them as we don't like to see animals used in this way.

This is one of many fresh water fountains we saw on streets, people use them to wash hands and feet before prayers and will roll out mats and face Mecca wherever they may be when they hear the Imam's call on loudspeakers.

If  like me, you appreciate beautiful doors, Morocco is the place for you.  

The man above is a musician hoping for a tip.

We walked back to our hotel   our step counter showed a total of 8 miles walking!

Afternoons were spent under the shade of tge hotels many orange trees in the gardens after lunch each day. 

...more to come..the Tanneries, .Jewish Mellah, Palace de Bahia