Published: August 22nd 2006August 14th 2006
In my haste to get off the last blog, I forgot to add some photos of Volubilis (best preserved Roman ruins in Morocco), and Moulay Idriss (the founder of Islam in Morocco; and the country's most important pilgrimage site, after Mecca). So here they are.
We travelled there by grand taxi, which is an old Merc sedan with 2 people plus driver in the front, and 4 people in the back. They don't go until they are full or unless you pay for the whole taxi. So you could be waiting ages. This is the only means of transport in Morocco outside the train system.
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In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurate...more info
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Vomitorium
Romans were the first bulimics. In order to continue gorging, they used this facility. Gerry kindly showing how it's done.
Moulay Idriss
The mausoleum complex is the one with the green roof
Moulay Idriss
Non-muslims are not allowed to enter
Hand of Fatimah
Located on the outer doorway; it's to protect the inhabitants in the household
Bakery
Each family makes their own bread and brings it to the local bakery to cook
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