The Alleys of Marrakech
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The Alleys of Marrakech
Whether on foot or by carriage
They are magnificent, the alleys of Marrakech.
What a pleasure to wander through these shaded paths,
Changing my route each time I pass.
I mingle with the crowd,
The atmosphere is lively, the spirit proud.
The Marrakchis are funny, always cool,
Full of charm, they follow no rule.
The Spice Square feels like a spell,
From the terraces above, the view is swell.
It leaves romantics lost in dreams,
Where everything is more than it seems.
Herbalists sell their fragrant spices,
Pets abound, with no disguises.
Once at Jemaa el-Fna, everything bursts in color,
Scents rising everywhere, one after the other.
Different dishes with countless flavors
Are served here, to everyone’s favors.
A true delight,
A magical sight,
A festival of culinary art,
From a millennial cuisine with heart.
The snakes taunt the curious who stare,
Cobras bare their fangs to the air.
Only the flute’s enchanted sound
Can soothe their ardor as it floats around,
Amusing eyes that watch with glee—
The charmers’ dance, their mystery.
Mischievous monkeys, bold and sly,
Beg for peanuts or coins to buy.
They leap, they spin, they clown around,
Acrobats playing for the crowd.
Fruit juices please the wandering souls,
But as for me—I love the snails.
The tooth-pullers draw in the reckless,
With makeshift pliers, their work is merciless.
Molars and canines, pulled without care,
No anesthesia, just cries in the air.
A pitiful trade,
For those betrayed
They’ll return again someday,
Hoping dentures will ease the pain away.
The café terraces all around
Are filled with life, night and day bound.
Different melodies blend and collide,
In the square, a noisy tide.
The clamor echoes, wild and strange,
A soundscape that never seems to change.
And when I head back, my mind still rings,
With the echoes that this city brings.
I know tomorrow I’ll return again,
On foot or by carriage, it’s all the same.
To these mythical places, where magic flows,
Marrakech, your charm forever grows.
Dr. Bouchareb Fouad
Marrakech, March 17, 2023
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