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In Season 4, Episode 9 of The Real Housewives of New York City, titled “A Riad Divided”, the women’s Moroccan getaway hits full drama mode. The cast navigates the exotic souks of Marrakech, but beneath the vibrant scenery, simmering rivalry bursts into full view. 

The day takes a turn when a heated “seat-saving” altercation in the marketplace pits newcomer Cindy Barshop against veteran Sonja Morgan—over nothing less than who gets the van seat. It’s a metaphor in motion. 

The group later undertakes a camel ride, and what should have been a scenic excursion becomes a spectacle when LuAnn de Lesseps’s camel nearly tosses her — prompting shock, laughter, and panic in equal measure. 

By the final dinner under the desert stars, long-standing tensions escalate: Jill Zarin confronts Ramona Singer, calling her “two-faced” and refusing to move forward unless a true apology is offered. Ramona collapses into tears — and the season’s friendships stand at a tipping point. 

Between the ancient riads and modern grudges, this episode proves that no matter the address, the Big Apple’s Housewives bring the same brand of chaos — even halfway around the world.

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