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Morocco - Not for the Faint of Heart - or the Non-French Speaking

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Africa » Morocco » Anti-Atlas » Fez
February 19th 2011
Published: March 9th 2011
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I had a lot of expections about Morocco. I expected to get some great photos of the architecture, see the Sahara Desert, eat some good food, and experience Moroccan hospitality among other things. I did indeed get some great photos, see the Sahara, eat some good food, but I was sorely disappointed in the Moroccan people's lack of hospitality or even warmth towards tourists. I was also sorely d... Read Full Entry



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Mary Lyons
Tucson
Tucson
I don't have a nickname, so I decided to use my AT'03 trailname for this blog even though it has nothing to do with the Appalachian Trail. That is a whole different story. I started teaching internationally in 2006 and finally had the money to travel overseas after dreaming about it for many years. I started blogging on a different site so I could share my travels with friends and family. That site recently revamped its format and all my pictures disappeared! So I decided to start this blog after a friend recommended this site. I usually try to include some helpful travel info for people who a... full info
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Blue Gate in Fez MedinaBlue Gate in Fez Medina
Blue Gate in Fez Medina
Cool CatCool Cat
Cool Cat
Blue Gate in Fez MedinaBlue Gate in Fez Medina
Blue Gate in Fez Medina
Specialty ButcherSpecialty Butcher
Specialty Butcher
Yes, that is a camel head and yes, he butchers camels.
Camel HeadCamel Head
Camel Head
I love that they put grass in his mouth.
Lovely Fresh FruitsLovely Fresh Fruits
Lovely Fresh Fruits
The strawberries were delicious and so cheap!
OlivesOlives
Olives
Olives make a great picture.
Curiousity Killed the CatCuriousity Killed the Cat
Curiousity Killed the Cat
But in this cat, the butcher is killing what the cat is curious about...
Tannery in FezTannery in Fez
Tannery in Fez
Leather tannery
Fez TanneryFez Tannery
Fez Tannery
Takin' a BreakTakin' a Break
Takin' a Break
at the tannery
Dying LeatherDying Leather
Dying Leather
with saffron. Saffron is too expensive to use in the big vats.
Mr. Ahmed's DisplayMr. Ahmed's Display
Mr. Ahmed's Display
in the Fez Medina near the tannery.
Mr. Ahmed's DisplayMr. Ahmed's Display
Mr. Ahmed's Display
of ethnic bags, most from the Berber community.
Mr. Ahmed's DisplayMr. Ahmed's Display
Mr. Ahmed's Display
of pillow covers
Donkey in the Fez MedinaDonkey in the Fez Medina
Donkey in the Fez Medina
Fez TanneryFez Tannery
Fez Tannery
Drying the LeatherDrying the Leather
Drying the Leather
Fez TanneryFez Tannery
Fez Tannery
The smell was overwhelming at times even though we were far above the action.
Famous Fez TanneryFamous Fez Tannery
Famous Fez Tannery
Saffron Dyed LeatherSaffron Dyed Leather
Saffron Dyed Leather



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