Monty&Me have arrived in Marrakech safe and sound but we are both feeling shattered. We left Le Meridien and settled into the Etihad lounge last night for a long wait until our 2am lift off today. Couldn't believe how many other travellers were crowded into the lounge let alone Abu Dhabi's airport terminal! Thought we'd be in the minority but it appears the airport operates 24/7. The first leg was smooth sailing bar one early morning interruption caused by a lunatic screaming at the passenger in front who had the temerity to recline their seat for sleep. Talk about a fracas. When we touched down in Casablanca the passengers burst into collective applause. Still trying to decide if this is the norm or perhaps a more unsettling thought: most of these flights have people or mechanical issues? Getting through customs was an experience not to be repeated - the rabble pushed to get to the customs officer first. We realised why soon enough - the screening process proceeded at a snail's pace.
Trudging our sleep deprived bodies through the airport we made our way to the departures lounge which left little to be desired. Finally time to board the shuttle bus for the plane and turns out we're on the wrong bus. Bus change made with due haste.
Zipping across the Tarmac we pass our B737 Air Maroc plane - or so we thought. Just a little further and there she is - a splendidly aging flying canister with propellers. On board a young American asked the sole flight attendant for coffee to which she replied 'sorry sir can't help you'. He settled for second best - "could I have some water please?" She quickly returned with a plastic cup of water. Ah yes we had arrived in Morocco.The adventure was about to begin.
Post Script: After an afternoon in the souk we are feeling physically shattered and unable to move from our postage stamp room. Photos will have wait until tomorrow. Destination UAE: Abu Dhabi & Dubai wrap-up to be posted November, 2013.
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