In Marrakech, we didn't just wander the streets of the Medina aimlessly, taking it all in and taking a million 900 pictures. Although we enjoyed getting a little lost, not sure of exactly where we were going, then using the main square as a landmark to find our way back, we had also heard that hiring a tour guide was a great way to see parts of the city that you normally wouldn't. When we travel, we normally try to get around by ourselves, relying on a guidebook, Meghann's iPhone, and our Graham's keen sense of direction, but in a place like Marrakech taking a guided tour turned out to be a good idea. Not only did our guide know how to quickly navigate the tangle of streets, he also knew the area personally since he was born in the Medina. Our half-day tour was the perfect way to see some of the tourist highlights along with the everyday life of families living in the old city center.
Our first stop was the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter of the city, which has seen better days, but retains character in its narrow streets.
