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The next morning, Kee decided to part ways to continue her journey to Portugal. So we had to plan to find a place to visit near Casablanca. And the decision was made to go to the city of El Jadida.

Before setting off, I had breakfast at the hotel to fuel up.

For my trip to El Jadida, I chose to travel by train. I boarded the train at Casa Voyageurs station. There are 7 trains per day to El Jadida, departing at 8:27 AM, 9:20 AM, 10:27 AM, 12:27 PM, 2:27 PM, 4:27 PM, and 5:27 PM. The fare from Casa Voyageurs to El Jadida is 35 Dh.

It took us about an hour and a half to get to El Jadida, and then we had to take a taxi to the city center. The taxi fare into the city can be a bit steep, as the train station is quite far from the city center and there aren't many taxis passing by. Therefore, you have to take a taxi that is parked in front of the train station. I was charged 30 Dh for the taxi.

EL JADIDA, formerly known as Mazagan (Maxzgan) in Portuguese, is a coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean. It is an ancient city that was once an important port city in Morocco, trading with the Phoenicians. In 1502, the Portuguese landed here.

The taxi dropped me off at the El Brijia El Jaida fortress, a Renaissance-style military fortification. In 1562, the fortress was unsuccessfully attacked by the Arabs. Between 1580 and 1640, it fell under Spanish rule before returning to Portuguese control. El Brijia El Jaida was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Morocco in 2004.

From walking around inside the fort, it can be observed that the houses inside the fort are built according to an architecture that shows the exchange of influences between European and Moroccan cultures. Although the houses look old, they still retain a glimpse of the vibrancy of life in those days.

With the grandeur of the fortress with cannons on the walls, the city facing the sea to prevent enemy invasion and the grandeur of the city walls that are still intact, which stretches along the beautiful sandy beach, it is the charm and magic of this city.

Within the mighty fortress lies an underground cistern, a construction considered to be the most magnificent in the city of El Jadida. The interior is exquisitely decorated in Renaissance style. I deeply regret that before coming to this city, I did not research it well enough, so I did not know that there was an underground cistern here. And most importantly, the cistern is located in the area where I am walking in this fortress.

After I was full, I walked back to the beach to walk to the pier. Along the way, there were restaurants in the same style as the one I had just eaten at, stretching along the beach.

Located next to the fish market is a beach. Although the sand is not white and doesn't look clean, there are still many locals who come here to relax.

The atmosphere of the city of EL JADIDA.

It was time to go, so I called a taxi to return to the train station. When negotiating the price with the taxi driver, we couldn't understand each other very well, so we had to use sign language. We tried to negotiate a lower price than the one we paid on the way there (30 Dh), because on the way there it seemed like we had no choice and had to use their service. However, on the way back there were many cars to choose from, so we thought we could get a price lower than 30 Dh. But the taxi driver opened with a price of 15 Dh, which multiplied by 2 people is 30 Dh. We tried to negotiate a lower price again, but the taxi driver insisted on the same price. So we had to get in the car reluctantly. After we got in the car, the driver must have been afraid that we misunderstood the price, so he showed us 15 Dh in cash. So we finally understood each other.

When we arrived at the train station, we took out 30 Dh and handed it to him. He took it and waved his hand. I thought to myself, "I've probably been tricked by a taxi driver again." After he waved his hand, he returned 15 Dh to us. I was so moved that I almost cried. I didn't think there were still honest people like this. When he said 15 Dh at the beginning, he meant the price per car, not per person. I misunderstood. And he didn't really have to return the money to us, because at that time we were willing to pay 30 Dh. Before we said goodbye to him, we thanked him profusely.

There are 7 trains per day that return to Casa Voyageurs, namely at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM. I chose to return at 2:30 PM.

Upon arriving at Casa Voyageurs station, I took a stroll through the Medina, which was located a short distance from my accommodation. The atmosphere in the Medina was rather small and did not seem as lively as in Marrakesh or Fes, perhaps because Casablanca is not a tourist city. For dinner, I opted for pizza at Agarta Café, which was situated near Casa Port.

Today is the last day to spend in Morocco. Today, I have arranged a relaxing program around Casablanca.

Today, I decided to take my time and not rush. After breakfast, I slowly walked around following the recommendations in Lonely Planet. The first stop was Wilaya, which used to be the police department but is now the governor's office.

Seeing the signpost pointing to the Cathédrale du Sacré Coeur, I didn't hesitate, as I had already spotted the church's spire while I was photographing the flock of pigeons. This Roman Catholic church was built in 1930 and, according to the information provided, was designed by Paul Tornon. The interior walls are adorned with beautiful stained glass windows depicting stories from Christianity. However, I didn't go inside as it seemed like the church was closed. This was the first church I saw in Morocco.

Walking through the tree tunnel, I couldn't help but raise my camera to take a picture. The branches of the trees were beautifully trimmed.

This morning, I only had time to walk around and soak in the atmosphere before it was time for lunch. For lunch, we decided to go back to Marche Central for seafood again because we were so impressed by the freshness and deliciousness of the seafood.

Today is our last meal in Morocco, so we decided to splurge a little. From the first day we arrived at this market, we saw a huge lobster. We thought the price wouldn't be as expensive as in Thailand because this place is by the Atlantic Ocean. So today, we decided to ask for the price. The vendor told us that it was 250 Dh per kilogram, which is about 900 baht per kilogram. We imagined that the price must be cheaper than in Thailand (we never knew how much lobster costs per kilogram in Thailand). Since we really wanted to try it, we immediately agreed on the price without even bargaining with the vendor.
There were 3 lobsters on the stall. One small one weighed 800 grams, and two large ones weighed about 3 kilograms each. You don't have to guess which size I chose for my lunch.

While waiting for the chef to grill the shrimp for us, we ordered a familiar menu, which is fried fish and grilled sardines. It's a pity that the seafood rice isn't ready yet, as we arrived before the restaurant's opening time.

And then the dish we were waiting for arrived. A lobster the size of an arm was now lying still on the plate. I slowly chewed on the lobster's body to savor its sweetness for as long as possible. As for the shrimp roe at the head of the lobster, when it was dried by the fire, the taste of the shrimp roe was salty and creamy. It was delicious! By the way, the shop charges 20 Dh for the lobster grilling service.

After lunch, we plan to take the Tram to see the city of Casablanca. Our destination is AIN DIAB PLAGE station, which is the last station on this route.

Marche Central Station is located right in front of the market where we had lunch. The Tram station is simple, similar to a bus stop in our country. There is a ticket machine in front of the station. The fare is 6 Dh for the entire line. (For the first purchase, the system will charge 7 Dh, which is 1 Dh for the ticket and 6 Dh for the fare for the next trip. You can use the same ticket to top up your balance.)

It took us almost half an hour to reach AIN DIAB PLAGE station. Then, just across the street, the Atlantic Ocean appeared before us.

The waves are quite strong, but the beaches here are much more beautiful. This beach is a place of relaxation for Moroccans, some come to rest by the sea, others come to play sports.

After spending some time at the beach, we continued our journey. This time, we called a taxi to take us to the Morocco Mall.

Morocco Mall is located in the luxurious Boulevard Mohammed V district on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest mall in Africa and offers a wide variety of shopping options, including a large aquarium in the center of the mall.

After spending some time walking around the Morocco Mall, we decided it was time to head back to our accommodation to pack our bags, as we had to leave early the next morning. Before checking in, we stopped for dinner before heading to the hotel.

Near the pizza shop where we had dinner last night, there is a small shop that is crowded with people both morning and evening. I noticed it yesterday when I was eating pizza, so tonight I decided to go and see what they were selling.

In reality, this shop sells snacks like bread and mint tea. To say that it's bread isn't quite right, because the snack in question is similar to a donut that's been fried until the outside is crispy. Then, the vendor cuts it in half and spreads apricot jam on it. Overall, it's delicious. The price is only 2 Dh per piece. For those who want to sip mint tea as well, you can order it for an additional 1.5 Dh. After we were full, we went back to our room to rest. It was time to say goodbye to Morocco. The taxi we had booked picked us up at the time we had arranged, 6:30 AM. We started our journey to the airport, and it only took half an hour to get there.

The security check before entering the gate is quite strict. Everyone who passes through the scan point must take off their shoes and put them in the scanner. However, it can also be considered lax, as the water bottle that we attached to the side of our backpack was allowed into the gate.

The departure gate has two floors. We got the gate on the lower floor, which has very few shops, only 1-2 small restaurants. I recommend going up to the gate on the upper floor. The upper floor has a lot more restaurants, a Duty Free shop, and is much more spacious than the gate on the lower floor.

And my long flight began again. 10.50 am We waved goodbye to Morocco.

As the plane soared into the sky, the majestic Hassan II Mosque came into clear view.

I'm trying to keep my eyes open because I want my body to be tired. The reason is that when I arrive in Thailand, my body will be ready to rest and I won't experience jet lag.

As the last rays of sunlight began to greet us, the airline started serving dinner. The menu offered two choices: chicken and fish. I was in the mood for fish, but when the flight attendant reached my row, the fish option was already gone. So, I ended up with the chicken instead. When I opened the foil, I almost turned my head away because I saw a dish that looked like couscous with chicken, which was a local dish I had encountered on my first meal in Fez. I didn't really like it, but since I was afraid of being hungry, I only ate the chicken and the dessert.

Enjoy a meal while watching the last light in the Egyptian sky.

It took us about 7 hours to reach Abu Dhabi, and we had about 1 hour to change planes. We were running around like crazy.

We took off north to Abu Dhabi at 12.10 pm. This leg was a bit off plan because I couldn't resist the sleepiness and fell asleep. Also, I didn't get a window seat on this flight, so there was nothing better to do than sleep. I didn't take any pictures on this leg because when I found out I didn't have a window seat, I put my camera bag in the overhead compartment.

As the first light of dawn greeted us, the air hostess began serving breakfast once again. This time, it was chicken satay. I imagined that it would taste similar to the pork satay we have back home, but I was wrong. The taste was no different from the local Moroccan cuisine. After a journey of approximately 6 hours, we arrived safely in Thailand. We then waited at the baggage carousel to collect our luggage, but it turned out that the people had arrived but the bags had not. My bag was stuck at Abu Dhabi airport. The staff of ETIHAD informed us that the bag would arrive in Thailand around 7 pm, but I would definitely not be able to wait for it as I had to rush back to work. So, the staff asked me to leave my address and the airline would deliver the bag to my home. My brother Nat, who was already in Bangkok, received his bag as soon as it arrived. As for me, who lives in Lopburi, the airline sent it directly to me by company car the next morning. My brother Tum, who lives in Ubon Ratchathani, also received his bag directly at Ubon Ratchathani airport. This is considered a responsible action taken by the airline towards us.

This trip was another one where I gained many new experiences. I saw things I had never seen before and did things I had never done before. More than that, I was impressed by the friendliness and kindness of the people here during my travels. Even though I was taken advantage of by some people here, like when I stayed at a guesthouse or when I took a taxi that wouldn't turn on the meter and charged me an exorbitant fare, I think it's only natural for people to struggle to make a living. Thailand also has its share of tourist scams.

Traveling is a journey of discovery, a quest to fill the void within. Reality may not always align with our desires, presenting both dazzling moments that leave us awestruck and dark experiences that etch themselves into our memories. Yet, through it all, the joy of venturing into the unknown remains.

A little bit about Morocco

1. Morocco time is 7 hours behind Thailand time.

3. In my opinion, Thailand is cleaner than Morocco. Especially in Medina, you will see a lot of garbage. I stayed in Morocco for only one day and I already had an allergic reaction to the polluted air. The next day, I had a runny nose. The longer we stayed, the more everyone had a cold. Those who are going to travel to Morocco should prepare anti-allergy medication, fever medication, and masks.

4. Some local dishes may not be to the taste of Thai people, but there are also some dishes that taste no different from home, such as grilled chicken and fried seafood.

5. For souvenirs, it is recommended to buy them in Medina in the cities of Marrakesh or Fes as they offer a wide variety of options. If you buy them in Casablanca, you will be disappointed as there is very little to choose from.

6. Rose tea and mint tea are the easiest souvenirs to bring back to Thailand.

7. If you're looking to buy leather goods, such as leather shoes or bags, it's recommended to buy them in Fes, as you'll be sure to get genuine leather. Leather goods are considered a high-quality product in Fes.

Tourist information referenced from

http://sameaf.mfa.go.th/en/country/africa/tips_detail.php?ID=4194&SECTION=41

http://www.oceansmile.com/Morocco/Morocco.htm