Relaxing at Equity Point Riad
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:41 am
Our ‘guide’ was full of knowledge. He told us about the areas we were walking though, about the doors and architecture we were passing. We probably should have known better, but eventually we were lead to a little shop selling tea, oils, perfumes and other interesting concoctions. It was, indeed, right next to where we needed to be. We were grateful to our friendly guide, and we kind of knew what was coming but decided to oblige him anyway.
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What followed was a strangely pleasant experience. Our ‘guide’ drank tea with us as he demonstrated his wares, one by one. He told us where the came from, what they were made of, and it was actually a really interesting experience. We picked a few small items, and then proceeded to get scammed. He tried to charge us way, way too whatsapp number list much. But, we stood our ground and eventually got him down to an overpriced, but reasonable figure. He gave us directions and, a few turns around the corner, we were back at the main square.
You see, we were grateful for his help and hadn’t had an unpleasant experience. He had been welcoming, and although a little cagey about money, once he realised we weren’t about to do a runner on him it was a more friendly bartering experience. It was the last time we took a guide for help, but I don’t regret taking his help when we needed it either. Plus, I have some delightful smelling perfume sat on my dresser now!
Did I mention our ‘hostel‘ had a pool? It may have been freezing, but our feet were boiling from so much walking in flip flops and a little dip in the pool was just what we needed. We had a little chill out on the sun loungers and Gary had a nap. It had been a long day!
Have you visited the Old Town in Marrakech? What was your favourite sight? Share your tips in the comments below!
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What followed was a strangely pleasant experience. Our ‘guide’ drank tea with us as he demonstrated his wares, one by one. He told us where the came from, what they were made of, and it was actually a really interesting experience. We picked a few small items, and then proceeded to get scammed. He tried to charge us way, way too whatsapp number list much. But, we stood our ground and eventually got him down to an overpriced, but reasonable figure. He gave us directions and, a few turns around the corner, we were back at the main square.
You see, we were grateful for his help and hadn’t had an unpleasant experience. He had been welcoming, and although a little cagey about money, once he realised we weren’t about to do a runner on him it was a more friendly bartering experience. It was the last time we took a guide for help, but I don’t regret taking his help when we needed it either. Plus, I have some delightful smelling perfume sat on my dresser now!
Did I mention our ‘hostel‘ had a pool? It may have been freezing, but our feet were boiling from so much walking in flip flops and a little dip in the pool was just what we needed. We had a little chill out on the sun loungers and Gary had a nap. It had been a long day!
Have you visited the Old Town in Marrakech? What was your favourite sight? Share your tips in the comments below!