Intense discussion in the Medina

July 29th 2023
It’s a slow start this morning as we recover from our long and sleep deprived two day sojourn out into the desert. I am however pleased to note that I do seem to be slowly learning to walk again after the several hours I spent astride a camel. I head bravely off alone yet again into the maze that is the Medina. The impossible dream is to somehow make it the two kilometres or so through to Bab B ... 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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Dave and Issy Sheehan

DaveandIssy

Former TravelPod Member: the.sheehan Joined: June 22nd, 2015 We live in Melbourne, Australia, with our three offspring Scott, Emma and Troy, Coco the dog, and cats Sidney and Chilli. As at 2015 our offspring have all left school and should, in theory at least, be capable of fending for themselves, so as long as they don't kill each other or burn the house down, we can now happily trip off into the sunset. Issy was born in Malta. She came to Australia with her family when she was four, and as at early 2015 she's never been back. I was born in London to Australian parents who met ... full info

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31st July 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Fes
The souks of Fes are amazing. We had a marvelous lunch in a coffee house. Morocco is experienced through all of the senses.

1st August 2023

DaveandIssy
Dave and Issy Sheehan

Fes and the desert
Thanks for reading. Yes we too found the souks of Fes fascinating. Glad you were so much more sensible than us and went out into the desert in October. I’m not sure what we were thinking really. Anyway it was still a wonderful experience which we will no doubt look back on and laugh.

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