Each day in Marrakech was sprinkled with sun, spices and tea....lots & LOTS of tea..mint tea to be exact. It was almost as if a cup of tea was comparable to a handshake and a "nice to meet you" in Morocco. I loved this part of the culture: inviting people and free, out-of-this-world, tea...how could you not?! Our first tasty introduction to Marrakech was within our first hour there. At our Riad we were greeted with a hug from the owner and wonderfully prepared mint tea (this was no English Breakfast blend from Stop and Shop...this was serious!) Every morning there after we would rise to the scent of homemade pancakes and what else...mint tea. The tea is always sipped out of glass cups, rather than the quintessential "tea cups" that one would expect. The pouring of the tea is something that took me several days to master...it is an art form. Wherever our travels took us that weekend: whether it be a Berber village rooftop; a family's home in Marrakech; or a tea vendor's shop at the Souks Market, we were always welcomed with the warmness of the city's people and tea. This part of the culture embodies, for me, the genuine kindness of its' people, their unbelievable friendliness, and their desire to make their visitors feel comfortable and relaxed.
Our first taste of mint tea!
Abdul showcasing his tea-pouring skills
Amazing tea + breathtaking views of the mountains=pinch me!!
Simo serving us up some more mint tea at a family friend's home in Marrakech
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