7.09.2012

Northern Morocco and a Little Spain

Fes Medina

Fes Tannery 

Dried roses, Fes medina

Pottery in Fes
Cemetery in Fes

Large doorway in Fes
Men welding in Fes medina


Ruins in Fes


Died leather in Fes

Tannery, Fes




Volubulous, Moulay Idriss

Shoe carpenter, Khenifra

Assilah grafitti artist wall

The sun sets in Assilah

Alert kitten in artist gallery, Assilah

Assilah art wall

Atlantic ocean in Assilah



Pistachio ice cream at Cape Spartel, Tangier














Cous cous in the medina, Chefchouen
Chefchouen, Morocco
Mosque in Chefchoen
Beautiful doors in Chefchouen
Fndq, near Sebta Spain
Chefchouen
Chefchoen blue....
Chefchouen parrot


Morocco Spain
Sebta or Cueta Spain

Northern Morocco is probably the most beautiful place I've seen thus far. I especially like Chefchouen. It may be the striking blues and white against the mountainside along with the mellow atmosphere that extends into the medina and the friendly Moroccan's that welcomed me. There is all kind of hiking and waterfalls to see there as well as a Casbah built in the center of town. Against the Rif mountains, this city sits with a backdrop of the Atlas mountains, this gorgeous place felt like home....A place I am tempted to imagine I would retreat to. Very artsy and touristic, it is a sacred place that has a nurturing affect and I hope to visit again. The Tangier ocean and peninsula full of potential was disappointing in that it didn't have as much charm. My friend and I explored the area and spent time at the Moroccan beaches and medinas. Assilah, a quaint and small place was worth the trip just to see the small charming medina, artful ambiance and beach forefront. Fes, a hopping place with it's windy medina, I felt like a mouse looking for my way out. It was a fun place to explore and I especially loved the cemetery and old ruins as well as a cool cafe called; 'Cafe Clock'. Moulay Idriss, a lovely town built into the mountain, non touristy with it's somewhat aggressive vendors turned out to be a little piece of heaven on earth. We viewed the Volubulios ruins and walked about, no time for the medina there.   

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