This weekend made me miss home a bit. With the filet mignon steaks, Yuengling, Marines, American ex-pats, old school 80s and 90s music and plenty of American flags around, I felt like I was back at home in the states.
A friend that works for the U.S. Consulate and some Marine friends of mine invited a crew of CAS teachers to the annual Marine Ball in Rabat (Morocco's capital and location of U.S. Embassy). There is a Marine Security Guard Detachment of Rabat and Casablanca that guard the Embassy and the Consulate. I've made friends with some the Marines that are stationed in Casablanca. This Marine Security Guard Program has been in place in Morocco since 1948.
Since we were planning for a long night, we booked a room at L'Amphitrite Palace Resort & Spa which was very close to the convention center that held the ball. It is also located right on a private beach. This resort was an oasis within Morocco! Our "standard" double room mistook me for an executive suite with this 3-room bath area and large patio. This place is great for a weekend getaway from the city (and all the pollution that comes with it!).
The Marine Ball was a very nice event. The ceremony, videos and speeches with a doubt reaffirmed my pride for America. The evening started with cocktail hour and an open bar. We then were seated for a very nice 3 course meal. After which we all danced all night long. What a great night and fun memories.
My seat at the table. We each got complimentary mugs!
The gals got all dressed up for the ball!
My fun table mates, Marion & Ryan. 
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