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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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Lovely Mint TeaLovely Mint Tea
Lovely Mint Tea

Mr. Ahmed was very hospitable and offered us mint tea.
In the Fez MedinaIn the Fez Medina
In the Fez Medina

Beautiful architecture in Morocco
Weaving WorkshopWeaving Workshop
Weaving Workshop

in Fez Medina
Lovely EntranceLovely Entrance
Lovely Entrance

to something.
Fez TanneryFez Tannery
Fez Tannery

The tannery is probably the most photographed site in Morocco.
Big Door HandlesBig Door Handles
Big Door Handles

for a very big door.
Largest Mosque in FezLargest Mosque in Fez
Largest Mosque in Fez

and it is also a school. The school is open to non-Muslims I think, but not the mosque.
Riad El Pacha HotelRiad El Pacha Hotel
Riad El Pacha Hotel

A riad is a courtyard and this is where we ate breakfast.
Moroccan LampsMoroccan Lamps
Moroccan Lamps

We bought a beautiful lamp from this shop.
Mr. Spice ManMr. Spice Man
Mr. Spice Man

We bought some spices from this man. He's in the Lonely Planet and will let you know it! He spoke good English and was very professional.
Large Mosque in the MedinaLarge Mosque in the Medina
Large Mosque in the Medina

This mosque is also a school. Closed to non-Muslims.



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