We were with a local guide today in Marrakech and visited three of the most significant architectural pillars of the city. But not before seeing what makes this city so unique. The French built a church next to a mosque during colonization and then a synagogue was promptly established on the same street. Truly a city that welcomes everyone. We visited the Koutoubia Mosque built over eight hundred years ago and learned that French law forbade any but Muslims to enter and the law has never been changed. So unlike Turkey, we could no go in. We also visited the vizir’s palace know as Palais Bahia. The outside rooms were used for business and as we moved into the interior of the palace the rooms became more elaborate and more intimate. His four wives each had their own apartment with gorgeous tiles, carved columns and decorative windows facing a fountain and a garden, the concubines had smaller accommodations, but the were also beautiful and finally the vizier himself had a “man cave” with two stages, fancy tiles and enough space to entertain all of the ladies he wanted to. The palace was used as the home of the general Marshal Lyautey during the French Protectrate. Does not surprise me one bit. Spent the afternoon lounging around the pool and gave our senses and our feet a much needed rest.