Late 19th century palace.
Wonderful examples of typical Moroccan style: carved and painted wooden ceilings and intricate stonework.
The courtyards - some with fountains and tilework, some with gardens - offer a peaceful haven from the heat and noise of the city.

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"Big square" - everyone seems to want to point out the way. By day - orange juice and fruit/nut stalls, snake charmers and general Moroccan hustle and bustle. Take a table on a cafe balcony and watch the world go by with a glass of mint tea. By night the place livens up - loads of food stalls appear: couscous, kebabs, sausages, seafood, salads, and for the more adventurous, snail soup. There's a great atmosphere with the smoke, the smells and the live music.

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Absolutely amazing fish. So many different species and so many colours!

I went with Sea Quest who are based, along with a few other companies, at Keauhou Bay. You can get there from Kona using the free hotel trolley bus (it picks you up from the quay and drops you at the Sheraton just up the road).

The equipment provided was top notch (much better than the stuff at Hanauma Bay on Oahu) and there were light refreshments in between the two stops. We chose the "Deluxe Morning Adventure" which also takes you to Honauau Bay - near the place of refuge.
For that you need to get the shuttle leaving Kona at 7:30.

On the boat trip out we also saw a number of pilot whales a few miles offshore.

You also get to see a few interesting volcanic rock features, such as blow holes and lava tubes.

www.seaquesthawaii.com

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