Category: Fez
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Where in the World?
In this blog, I challenge my readers to guess where in the world the photos below were taken. Some are easy, some not so much. Name the country, city, or place of as many as you can in the comments. Click on Photo 1 to begin. In my next blog, I return to Lisbon and…
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Mountains and Monkeys in Morocco
One of the sights we wanted to see during our time in Fez was the rare Barbary Macaques (monkeys) of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Our riad host Mounir arranged for a driver and, as he had the day off, joined us as our tour guide. As we wound our way up into the mountains, the…
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Fabulous Fez (Part Two)
Fez Morocco is home to 785 mosques and the oldest university in the world. Located inside the Medina of Fez (Fes el Bali), Al-Quaraouiyine Mosque and University was founded by Fatima al-Fihri in 859 AD. As non-Muslims, we couldn’t go inside so we marveled at its stunning architecture and intricate tilework from the doorway. Our…
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Fabulous Fez (Part One)
Fez Morocco won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. It looks, smells, and sounds unfamiliar. Abject poverty contrasts with opulent wealth. The air is filled with the scent of exotic spices, burning wood, and livestock. A mournful call to prayer resounds throughout the city five times a day. It is a place that will either spark…
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