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May 19th 2016
Published: May 22nd 2016
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Our visit to Morocco, the only country that we have visited on the African continent so far, was an absolute stimulus to our cultural and gastronomic senses. When we toured part of that country a few years ago, we found that it was a country that forces any Western visitor to fully appreciate the great chasm that exists between the West and those countries that struggle to adopt modern imperatives... Read Full Entry



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Roger Sutherland
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My name is Roger and I am originally from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia but now live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My wife Jeanette and I have traveled to all the continents with the exception of Antarctica but nevertheless still have many other countries and areas that we wish to experience in the future. So far we have visited nearly 76 countries and territories worldwide, some of which we have visited multiple times and counting. We are particularly attracted to Europe and as an example, have visited Belgium six times and Spain four, making it eight times on the continent as of July 2... full info
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Young children at school in the Medina.Young children at school in the Medina.
Young children at school in the Medina.
Unbelievable living circumstances - access to apartments.Unbelievable living circumstances - access to apartments.
Unbelievable living circumstances - access to apartments.
Claustrophobic entrance to living quarters in the Medina.Claustrophobic entrance to living quarters in the Medina.
Claustrophobic entrance to living quarters in the Medina.
It was difficult to view the circumstances of life in the Medina.
Young operator of spinning machine inside the Medina.Young operator of spinning machine inside the Medina.
Young operator of spinning machine inside the Medina.
Beautiful architecture of this mosque.Beautiful architecture of this mosque.
Beautiful architecture of this mosque.
Located in the Imperial City of Meknes which used to be the capital before being moved to Rabat in 1912. The city has 46 miles of walls and 46 gates.
Arabian.Arabian.
Arabian.
In Meknes we toured the Royal stables which houses Berber and Arabian horses as well as a mix of the two. I had an unexpectedly unusual experience looking into the eyes of one of the horses. His intelligence shone through and it almost felt like the animal was communicating with me.
Uncanny experience with this special breed of horse.Uncanny experience with this special breed of horse.
Uncanny experience with this special breed of horse.
It seemed to have been looking right through me.
Kasbah with water reservoir underneath.Kasbah with water reservoir underneath.
Kasbah with water reservoir underneath.
Years ago the monarch had water supplied from the Atlas Mountains to this complex. For fear of poisoning by his enemies the water was transported underground. The walls were designed to keep inside cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It was wonderfully cool when we were there and great respite from the near 40c temperature outside.
Inside the Royal family Mausoleum.Inside the Royal family Mausoleum.
Inside the Royal family Mausoleum.
An oasis of sorts in an otherwise arid landscape.An oasis of sorts in an otherwise arid landscape.
An oasis of sorts in an otherwise arid landscape.
Having tea.Having tea.
Having tea.
Tea time in plush traditional room.Tea time in plush traditional room.
Tea time in plush traditional room.
The lobby in our luxury Marrakesh hotel.The lobby in our luxury Marrakesh hotel.
The lobby in our luxury Marrakesh hotel.
Good hot day for a swim in Marrakesh.Good hot day for a swim in Marrakesh.
Good hot day for a swim in Marrakesh.
Ornate ceiling in the Bahia Palace.Ornate ceiling in the Bahia Palace.
Ornate ceiling in the Bahia Palace.
Lunch time street side.Lunch time street side.
Lunch time street side.
I had an unbelievably tasty wrap of barbequed meat from this stall.
Tribesmen line up to greet us outside Chez AliTribesmen line up to greet us outside Chez Ali
Tribesmen line up to greet us outside Chez Ali
Posing outside Chez AliPosing outside Chez Ali
Posing outside Chez Ali
Well, one is serious.Well, one is serious.
Well, one is serious.
Outside Chez Ali before dinner.
Entrance to Chez Ali, Marrakesh.Entrance to Chez Ali, Marrakesh.
Entrance to Chez Ali, Marrakesh.
Inside the Chez Ali complex walls.Inside the Chez Ali complex walls.
Inside the Chez Ali complex walls.



25th May 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

We loved our two weeks in Morocco
We found the culture and the foods amazing and would be happy to go back. The Atlas mountain drive made me slightly queazy but I ended up ok once the driver slowed down a bit.
26th May 2016

Carlton
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Duly Impressed!
Roger/Jeanette- This is another fantastic account of your adventures which, happily, you share with us all. Thank you.
28th May 2016

naomi Rattray
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morocco
Also one of the most interesting places I have ever been to.
31st May 2016

Ed and Jean
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thanks
We always look forward to reading your blog and seeing all your posted pictures. You two should be travel consultants.

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