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Show H7 TheSalt Lake Tribune TRAVEL Sunday, March 31, 1996 IF YOU GO Medina Is Soul of City followed by the Almohads whoincreased the area under Moroccan control to Libya in the east. During this period, Marrakesh was the mostimportantcity in Morocco and its rulers brought archi- tects back from Muslim Spain to enrich the city with their work. In the middle of the 13th century, power passed to another Berber dynasty that movedthe capital to Fezin the north, Since then, Marrakesh’s importance has waxed and waned, depending on who ruled Morocco.In the 20th century, Marrakesh was the powerbase for Thami al-Glaoui, the Berber lord who supported France and opposed the struggle of MuhammadV, fatherof the presentking, to make Morocco independent from France Marrakeshtodayis really two cities: the old, historical medina and the modern western suburb of Gueliz. The medinais enclosed by10 miles of massiveochrewalls that can rise as high as 29 feet and are puncturedby hugegates. Outside the walls is Gueliz, constructed by the French in 1913. Here. pepper and olive trees line the streets. It is the medina which is the soul of Marrakesh. It is the medina which contains the souks, the giant square Dejmaa el Fna, and de- pending on the day of the week and the time of the year. There are flights to Casablanca from many European countries and direct flights to Marrakesh from — including France Hotels: Marrakesh has a good selection of hotels, both in the medina andout, such as the world famous La Mamounia. There is also a Club and Spaii Within the city, buses run larly on main thoroughfares. Small taxis are every- Med. Transportation: Royal Air Force Marocflies from JFK to where and cost $1-$2 within the city, $6-$12 to the airport. Horse drawn caleches line up at the Djemaa el Fna and provide a restful, leisurely way of seeingthe city Casablanca with a connecting flight to Marrakesh three days a week (four in the summer) The cost of an APEX ticket with cards. One womanpaints intricate henna patterns on hands. A group of acrobats makes a dizzying human pyramid. mohads and dominates any view of the city. It is a dramatic reminder of both Marrakesh’s glorious past andits Islamic present. Several old mensell spices and amulets; one reads from the Koran. Two monkeys tied by short ropes look disconsolate. Surrounding the entertainment are stalls selling lamb,chicken,snails, orange juice and manyotherappetizing foods. Somecities are knownfor their squares: Red Square in Moscow, Tienanmen Square in Beijing, St Marksin Venice. So too with Mar- rakesh. Theheartof the medinais the famous Djemaael Fna, a huge open squarethat is a combination of circus sideshows and myriad booths selling food. It has aptly The souks border the Djemaa el Fna. Like the American malls which were modeled after them, been described as a “perpetual fun fair" I find this square irresistible and wander throughit everyday Starting in mid-afternoon, various performersstake out sections of the square and throngs of people, Marrakshis and visitors the souksare a collection of shops moving from one performer to another when their interest flags. 1 amsitting in my favorite part alike, gather in circles to watch, ae while and forth. Women tell fortunes underoneroof,or,in the case of Marrakesh, a group of covered streets. With their lure of exotic wares, rugs, brass and copper, textiles and jewelry, they draw meto them often. al hosts ener November13 - 24, 1996 Hosted by. Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Cundick f [————— Celebrating Jerusalem's 3000th Anniversary’ Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Petea, Masada, Bethany, Bethlohem, Garde Gethsemane, Garden Tomb, BYUJerusalem Center & Much more Summer R: conney BRING AD rw *800* Part ia GE Aen) enough to choke a horse. Heli-hiking is the latest way for hiking among alpine meadows and along glacial lakes. Hikers One plus a guide are flown to a moun- would havefed thelot of us. Even tain region where they cover more ground and seek out different vistas in a minimum amount of time. The physical risks are three were two too many, But they were mighty good. Better was the Carnegie Deli s rug, the pri e of the rug goes up 50 dirhams(about $8). If the base price is more ex- (854 Seventh Ave.), a New York mainstay that dispensed omelets, pickles, pancakes, sandwiches and burgers the size of packing crates to its customers. It is a place with subwayseating, waitresses whosport buttons that say pensive, then the increasewill be greater from bid to bid. The crier then goes to the next shop. The variety of rugs sold is great, ranging from the intricate, oriental style rugs from Rabat, to “Shut Up, Listen, Learn,” the primitive rugs from the plains around Marrakesh. Therugs wov- and walls plastered with autographed photos of famouspeople. o ALL KNIFE DANCERS All the top fire knife dancers from around the world will convene at the Polynesian Cultural Center, beginning May 11. The en by women in the Berber vil- lages of the Atlas Mountains attract me most. Geometric patterns blaze in reds and oranges. I'd like to fill my house with these . and speaking of houses, I am tantalized by the knowledge event, held annuallyat the center that a small house in the medina can be had for $20,000 to $25,000. on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, Margaret Halabylives in Tue- tition are conductedin traditional island fashion serves to preserve the Samoan culture. All aspects of the compe- son, Arizona. less, and the convenienceis there Canadian MountainHolidays is offering new trips this summer throughout British Columbia for all interests and abilities. 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