Claire and Danielle's Moroccan Adventure

A few months back I posted an open-invite to everyone who reads this blog that they were welcome and encouraged to come visit me in Morocco. Thankfully, Claire and Danielle took me up on this offer. 

The month of January has been good, to say the least. I am excited that 2012 is off to such a great start. After the finishing up of the project, and the transferring of money in early January, I began my mental and physical preparations for my sister, Claire and best friend, Danielle's arrival in Morocco!

They were here eight days, and we had a freaking blast! I think they would agree! Here is a recap of our trip.

Danielle and Claire arrived in the Marrakech airport! I was so excited to see them.

We spent the second day touring around Marrakech's markets (souks) and buying lots of fun scarves and gifts. 

On day three we headed to Agadir and even got tour the newly painted Agadir Zoo. 

The three of us standing in front of Atlantic Ocean in Agadir.

I just love this door to a mosque near the hotel we stay at in Agadir. It's so beautiful.

On the fourth day we took a trip out to the tiny villages which recently got running water thanks to a grant from USAID. We ended the evening with a traditional Moroccan dinner prepared by my counterpart's wife.

Claire and Danielle were the entertainment for the groups of women outside walking around. They just kept commenting on how beautiful Claire and Danielle were.

On Day six we headed up to Essaouira, a great beach town and spent the next days relaxing and eating Msmsns, a delicious Moroccan pastry.

Standing at the ramparts on the Atlantic Ocean in Essaouira.

Nina even came by and hung out with us!

On Day seven, Claire and Danielle got to ride camels. Claire was a little freaked out as the camel kneeled down!

The three of us and the camels.

Me and my camel friend.

The beautiful doors of Essaouira.

On day eight we headed to Rome. A post about the fun times we had in Rome will follow.

Only two-ish months left in Morocco!