Fes: Artisan's Paradise

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October 27th 2011

Published: October 27th 2011

We enjoy visiting Muslim nations for many reasons and one of them is lying in bed quite early in the morning listening to the call to prayer, the first of five times each day. In the quiet of the early morning the sounds of prayer bellow out of the silence of the night to awaken the dawn of a new day. The sounds are enthralling and calming. Our experiences have demonstrated that the Muslim people ... Read Full Entry

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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27th October 2011

Joanne DeVoe
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Beguiling!
You have given your blog readers an amazing insight - but then we have come to expect to be wowed! WOW!

28th October 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Vicki thank you
One of our passions in life is traveling and hope that we can share our experience in a way that it will enlighten and delight others. Thank you for following along.

27th October 2011

Anne
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What a Trip!
I was anxious to see what the pottery looked like - very unique. Also liked the pictures of the individual people. Looks like you are having a great time and enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes! Anne

28th October 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hi Anne
Good to hear from you. Yes, we are having a lovely time in Morocco. We loved being invited into the cave home for tea. Mohamed was so charming. Talk with you soon.

27th October 2011

Slowfeet
Slowfeet

I want some ...
of everything - tiles, shoes, scarves, pottery etc! You're obviously enjoying yourselves in Morocco - thanks for sharing it.

28th October 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Yes, we are enjoying each moment!
The craftmanship in the tiles, pottery, jewelry and leather is amazing. Handed down from generation to generations. See you soon.

28th October 2011

Slowfeet
Slowfeet

Sorry, something happened to my last sentence
Meant to continue ... Your photos are the inspiration for my shopping list when we go there.

28th October 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

David and Pat
You'll need to bring an empty bag but on many things shipping is available.

28th October 2011

Andre Steenkamp
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Dave & Merry-jo blog
well written and to the point. I love their stories and pictures

28th October 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Lots of stories on this trip
Having a great time and we will see you soon!

28th October 2011

liliram
liliram

it's a different world!
Tea, olives and cave houses. Enough to pull me in. I really enjoy your writing. Your open attitude to different cultures and positivity are what this planet needs! Wish I can travel as much as you guys do. Sure i have the time, but I need to manage my travel budget to cover as many as the places in my bucket list. I'm jealous. :-(

28th October 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hi Liliram,
We understand the need for budgeting. We spent a bit more on this trip because of our birthdays...yes, an excuse. We have not really been traveling much in the past year so it gave us time to save up. You must add Morocco to your list. You will love the explosion of flavors in the foods.

28th October 2011

The Dangling Carrot
Lynneelou

I'm so jealous.
Hi Dave and Merry Jo, Your pics are incredible. It reminds me of my trip to Morocco last year. I will definitely go back to finish what I started. Fes is amazing. so jealous, so jealous so jealous...Lynne

28th October 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hi Lynne
So good to hear from you. I know your trip to Morocco was great and we are finally glad to be here exploring! We are now at a Kasbah in the Atlas Mountains. Having a fantastic time.

28th October 2011

Maisondubonheur
Pierre-Alexandre

Fes, on of the love of my youth
Trust me, At one point, I too knew my way around Fes on my own. I used to bring tourists there back in 1996...and from the first visit try to memorize every place...having a proper sense of the local space. Took me a while, but one day we lost 3 tourists in our group....told the guides...let me get them...and on I went founding the lost sheeps and bringing them back. I was young, and it was wonderful... I won't speak of the shopping, I was one the "other side"...these guys are pretty impressive. Thanks to bring back to memory some amazing days of my life.... I'm waiting for your blog on Meknes...one or two places are still deep in my heart there...

28th October 2011

michael
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clay
Wow! Seeing that huge pile of clay next to the potter was fascinating. It made me remember a song from my childhood about how all of us can be potters in life. Just like a potter can mold clay into a pot, so too can each of us shape our lives. Choosing to travel and fill your life with rich experiences like this trip instead of having a big house is like a potter choosing to mold the clay of life according to his/her own wishes.

28th October 2011

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

Your mascot is revealed
Hope he is enjoying travelling as much as you are!

29th October 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hi Shane,
Our mascot Brutus is having a grand time. We are both from the state of Ohio and there is a tree called a buckeye tree. My husband attended The Ohio State University and Brutus in their mascot, a buckeye nut with a body. So, now, Brutus will travel to exotic lands with us. He is having a grand time and enjoying being out of Ohio.

29th October 2011

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

THE COLOURS THAT ARE MOROCCO
Love the colours & your pics...the Colours of Morocco

29th October 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hey Dave,
I'm still shy about asking people if I can take a close up photo. I'm a working on it. You have set the pace and we will see if we can follow.

29th October 2011

Meg & Rob
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Hi
Glad to hear you are having a wonderful time, we have arrived home now after completing our Moroccan Odyssey

29th October 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

We are enjoying our time in Morocco
Sounds like your adventure was wonderful as well.

30th October 2011

Forget 9 to 5
Frankwah

Happy memories
Great blogs guys! Your photos bring back so many memories of one of my favorite countries, I love almost everything about Morocco - the colours, the food, the people, the shopping...but I am amazed when anyone says they actually enjoy listening to the call to prayer, you are obviously more 'morning people' than I am!! Enjoy the rest of your trip around Morocco.

30th October 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

We laughed about the call to prayer
Yes, we are morning people. For the past twenty + years we've been getting up at 5am for work so even when we sleep in we are half awake. We agree with all that you have said and hope to publish a blog soon about the countryside. Thanks for taking the time to read.

29th November 2011

Stephanie and Andras
Stephanie

All of your photos are making me salivate! This photo is gorgeous - the black olives against the background of lemon yellow and blue ... what I'm going to imagine is cloth. Marvelous.

29th November 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Yes, you are correct.
Never enough photos of olives.

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