First of all thank you to everyone who sent messages to see how we are doing. Thanks be to God, we and all our loved ones are fine. But what happened is most definitely not. It is a very sad day for Marrakech. Beyond awful. I cannot believe the people who did this came from this amazing city - Djemma Al Fna, where the bombing happened, is one of the most magical places on earth. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and as soon as you step on to the square you feel its incredible energy. I don't believe anyone from this city could have done this.
All our thoughts and prayers are with the those that have lost their lives and those that have been injured. Staff at the local hospitals have worked under very difficult conditions to help the injured - and I know it has been traumatic for them too.
Marrakech will come through this. It will continue to be an incredible place to live and to visit. And for the sake of all the people that rely on the tourist trade to make a living, which is most of Marrakech, I hope that people still choose to come here and experience this beautiful place.
thinking of you and your family....
ReplyDeleteI have such wonderful memories of being in Djemma el Fna with my sister over 10 years ago! The food! The snails especially! It's such an incredible place. I've longed to go back ever since. I'm so glad you're ok and so sorry that the crazies have targeted this wonderful place. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYou and your family and the people of Marrakech are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLots of thoughts your way, it is just terrible what happened.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this news, but extremely thankful to know that you are okay. Sending thoughts & prayers to all of those affected ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you are safe and so are your loved ones, but I feel very bad for the innocent people who were injured or lost their lives in this.
ReplyDeleteI have no words that are vile enough for the perpetrators of the crime.