After our amazing camel trip into the dunes, we packed up and headed out for the long, long drive to Fez. The kids did amazing well. On our way we drove some good looking country and at one point found these little guys on the side of the road.
Fes
This city has the largest living medieval city in the world. In the medina there are no cars, only donkeys and carts to transport goods. It is full of little side streets, dead ends, and narrow streets. The guide books all say that part of the fun is getting lost, which we did. Luckily there are plenty of locals that are willing to point you in the right direction.
Some spices in the medina
Tanneries
Morocco is famous for leather products. These tanneries are were they prepare and dye the leather. You have to pay a little "tip" to the people and they will take you up to their store fronts so you can get a view. The smell is quite strong, but it is very interesting to watch.
Morocco is famous for leather products. These tanneries are were they prepare and dye the leather. You have to pay a little "tip" to the people and they will take you up to their store fronts so you can get a view. The smell is quite strong, but it is very interesting to watch.
Medersa Attarin
Medersa Bou Inania
Auburn waiting for our meal.
On our way out of town, we stopped at Moulay Idriss. This is a holy city for Moroccans. Non-Muslims were not allowed to spend the night in the city up until 2005. This is where Moulay Idriss arrived bringing the religion on Islam.
About five minutes by car is the abandoned Roman City of Volubilis. There are some very well preserved mosaics. We thought they would be covered, but they are out in the open. We spent a very raining afternoon wandering through the ruins.
After Volubilis, we headed for Marrakech. It was a long drive and we rewarded ourselves with victory couscous at our favorite restaurant in the market.
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