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Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam wrap up a two-week Morocco trip with a 5 a.m. hot air balloon ride over the desert outside Marrakesh.2:01 The early start leaves both visibly exhausted; one of them turns back before boarding out of fear, while the other completes the flight and receives a novelty balloon certificate.8:05 Post-flight breakfast includes dried meat, nuts, and spices.8:38 Earlier in the trip the pair drove three hours from a waterfall visit in Usud back to Marrakesh and toured the Makma art museum, which featured Moroccan artists spanning multiple eras — furniture, paintings, and decorated motorcycles as a centrepiece exhibit.0:59 Heat limits daytime activity on the final day; the evening ends with an Italian dinner.8:47 Ann-Elin recommends the MiraMask Airbnb for anyone visiting Marrakesh.9:56 Trip food highlights include lamb tagine and eggs in tomato sauce.10:24 The pair then return to their boat, Rabbit, in Norway.9:26 No sailing or navigation content appears; the focus is the Marrakesh land itinerary.

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