Moroccan doors, often set into arched doorways and surrounded by intricate tile work, offer an insight into another world. They are a fascinating reflection of craftsmanship. Tips for Taking Photos in Morocco: If you love taking photos of Moroccan doors, detailed tile work, arched doorways, locals, architecture, landscape or anything else in Morocco, be ready […]
Things to Do in Fes Morocco: Images of the Fes Medina
Being based in the old medina, we found plenty of things to do in Fes. A labyrinth of narrow streets and dead ends, it’s like nowhere else. The former capital of modern Morocco, Fes is the country’s second-largest city. The main draw is the old walled Fes Medina, a place to wander, to get lost, and to discover. As […]
Exploring the Old Jewish Quarter in Fes Morocco
Large windows and open balconies signified our arrival to the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter in Fes Morocco. These dwellings stand in contrast to the typical homes of Muslim families with their often small and hidden windows. Jewish history in Morocco dates back to the 8th-century, and as recently as 100 years ago over 250,000 Jews […]
Moussem of Moulay Idriss II: A Colorful Festival in Fes Morocco
It was our first day in the Moroccan city of Fes, and our timing was fortunate as the city was hosting the Moussem of Moulay Idriss II. In Morocco, a moussem is a religious festival in honour of a saint, and this particular event is one of Morocco’s largest moussems. Not a fan of crowds, we […]
Dolls Hanging Around by their Necks in a Shop in Morocco
Travelling and shopping in Morocco and the rest of the under-developed world is always interesting, sometimes bordering on the bizarre, like when we saw these dolls hanging around by their necks in a shop in Fes. Look who’s hanging here . . . These dolls were seen in the medina in Fes, one of my […]
Would You Eat A Camel Burger in Morocco?
Trying new foods is one of the highlights of travelling. Recently, I ordered and enjoyed a camel burger for lunch in Marrakesh, Morocco. I am pretty sure it is not a traditional Moroccan food. It was one of the more expensive items on a menu clearly aimed at tourists at a restaurant recommended on Trip Advisor. […]
Our Hammam Experience at a Traditional Bath House in Fes Morocco
Our days in Fes were good, and we were enjoying a continuous flow of new adventures. Today was to be a hammam experience for the girls and myself. Similar to a Turkish bath, a hammam is a steam room where Moroccans habitually go each week to bathe, as most homes are without shower facilities. We […]
Shopping for Food in Morocco Is an Animal Lovers Nightmare
Shopping for food in Morocco is a bit different than I am used too. Although, after being in the Medina in Fes (and the early weeks in China) I am used to seeing live chickens in the market. Today we saw bunnies in the market, and pigeons too. It almost looked like a pet shop, […]
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