Tanneries

This is one of the tanneries in Fez, where leather is worked and dyed to be made into coats and shoes and bags, etc. It stinks to high heaven here, but fortunately visitors get a spray of mint leaves to hold to their noses.

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July 29th 2011
These are some photos that I forgot to publish with blogs, for some reason. Here they are now, anyway. ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Fès-Boulemane » Fes

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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Erika Kraus

Erika

I began this blog as a recent graduate of Benedictine College, and traveled to Benin, Africa with the Peace Corps. I was there for 27 months, and enjoyed sharing everything I did there with friends and family at home. Whatever I say within these blogs speaks for my life in Benin, and does not have any connection whatsoever with the views of the United States Peace Corps itself. Did you like stories about Benin? Buy my travel guide book to Benin and read more about the country! check out www.otherplacespublishing.com/benin and for sale at Amazon.com The bloggin... full info

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