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April 6th 2019
There is no queue at the gate of patience ~ Moroccan Proverb HE SAID... Today we were travelling northeast from Meknes to Fes. It was a wet afternoon in Meknes. Heavy rain fell from dark clouds shrouding the city, and a bitter wind swept the empty streets. We emerged from the medina and sheltered as best we could in the shadows of Bab el-Mansour (the city’s icon ... read more

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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... ... read more

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This blog documents the feeding of our travel addiction - one country at a time. Travel is an essential part of our life, and we'll continue to travel until our addiction wanes (which probably won't be in this lifetime)! The more we travel, the more we see; and the more we see, the more we understand that we know so little - which is a brilliant thing. We love the little corner of south eastern Australia we call home, but we are at our happiest when throwing ourselves into a new adventure and experiencing new cultures. Rather than doing round-the-world trips, our preferred style of trave... full info

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8th September 2019

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Really enjoy reading your excellent entries about the different cities you've visited in Morocco! It's making me very excited as we leave for Morocco in just under a month. However, hope to avoid the meat market at all costs! Looking forward to reading your next blog!

9th September 2019

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Re: Fes
Thanks Sylvia! I had forgotten that your trip was coming up so soon - I can't wait to read all about it. The meat market wasn't unbearable, but you may need to tell your local guide that you want to avoid it... I think it's on one of the 'usual' walking routes to the tanneries :)

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