Our last day together as a group.  After four weeks, it’s  hard to believe it has come to an end.

We began with a visit to the Habous district, near the King’s Palace (he was in residence).  Painting in a charming square or in the olive market were the options for the morning while the non-painters did some last minute shopping in the remarkably uncrowded shops.

At midday, we were at the Hassan II Mosque, the world’s third largest and with the highest (200 metres) minaret. It’s the only mosque in Morocco where non-Muslims are allowed.  An amazing structure, built in only six years, on partially reclaimed land (the Koran says the Kingdom of God is over water), it opened in 1993.

Then a relaxed farewell lunch together at Rick’s Café with an opportunity afterwards to review a stunning selection of the art produced during our tour. Great acclaim all round.

Most of the group are heading to Australia tomorrow while Pam and I go back to Óbidos for a week.  Looking forward to being at home tomorrow night.

It’s been fun doing the blog.  A bit frustrating trying to upload photos at times but hopefully you’ve enjoyed our adventures.  I will add one more chapter when I get home to cover some of the pictorial memories of the trip, particularly the early part of the journey from Marrakech.

Shukran and bessalma (thank you and good-bye) for now.