COP in the heart of Marrakech

As we entered Djemaa el-Fna, the crowded, pulsing, square at the heart of the medina, we saw this neon sign high above the square.  Storytellers, acrobats, musicians, and maybe even snake charmers (we couldn’t see over the thick crowds surrounding some of these groups) drew huge crowds, as did

As we entered Djemaa el-Fna, the square at the heart of the medina, we saw this neon sign high above the square. Storytellers, acrobats, musicians, and maybe even snake charmers (we couldn't see over the thick crowds surrounding some of these groups) draw huge crowds, as do the food stalls and shops. Since one of the COP buses dropped off between the Koutoubia Mosque and the square, it was easy to visit at the end of the COP day. Somewhat insane in its noise and throngs and energy, but what an experience!

the food stalls and shops.  Since one of the free COP buses dropped off between the Koutoubia Mosque and the square, it was easy to visit at the end of the COP day.  Somewhat insane in its noise and throngs and energy, but what an experience!

2 thoughts on “COP in the heart of Marrakech”

  1. I’m glad to hear that COP22 is present in the streets and outside of the COP venue! This was also true in Paris last year. Do you get the sense that Morocco will be an epicenter for climate mitigation and innovation in the future?

  2. I did not hear any information that would suggest Morocco will be especially central in climate action in the future.
    And yes, COP was very present in the streets of Marrakech, many of the vendors in the Souks asked us if we were visiting for the COP. Many taxis has the COP22 logo imprinted on the side and there were large red signs on the main avenues that signified the location of the COP.

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