Meydan racecourse. Entrance is free and thousands take advantage of that to enjoy an evening's racing provided by the world's top jockeys. We pay 100 dirhams and for that bargain price gain access to the saddling and unsaddling enclosure, the parade ring, comfortable seats near the finish line - with refreshments brought to you if you wish. You can also step down to the rail for a close up view of the racing. Even a non race-goer like me cannot fail to be impressed, what a place, a great evening of horse racing and people watching!
It is lovely and warm outside in March but if you can't stand the heat go inside! Ladies from different cultures enjoy coffee and chat whilst watching people dressed from head to foot in winter sports clothing skiing behind glass a few metres away in sub zero temperatures. And all this inside a shopping mall. One cannot be anything other than impressed by the contrasts and ambition of the place.
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