Riyad Sheherazade Fes
23 Arsat Bennis Douh Fes, 30000, Morocco
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Morrocan hospitality
... of all of the carpets, and I must admit they were spectacular and probably worth every penny that they were being sold for. We were told that most of the carpets were made by widows who spend from one to five years making a single carpet. As I sat and waited for Gary to close on his "deal of the century," I tried my hardest to walk out of the coop without buying a carpet. It was not easy, since the salesman had obviously done ...
Fabulous Fes
... the largest tannery in the medina. It was impressive and we got a whole lesson on how to tell the difference between camel, goat, cow and sheep leather. Also it was interesting to find out the yellow is the most expensive because the dye is made from Saffron. Guillaume and I bought some sandals in the attached shop.
After that the nice man lead us to a shop that gave a full explanation of the Argon tree and oil (I couldn’t tell you how to get there if I ...
Labyrinth of Mystery, Beauty & Possible Conspiracy
... than Marrakech, much more authentic. I felt as if I had gone back in time 1000 years. There were ancient, narrow cobblestone streets winding up and down hills, donkeys and mules carrying carriages full of prickly pears and other foods, shops with awnings everywhere you looked, netting and vines with flowers growing up the sides of walls and over the street like arbors, mosques, dungeon windows under certain buildings, hustle and bustle typically seen in the middle ages. The most ...
Fessin it up
... with the earth still clinging to them. Sellers shouting out to the people telling them how fresh their succulent red flesh water melons are, how juicy their yellow apricots, how sweet their bright red cherries. Once past the market of edible selections you come across the stalls selling everything from colourful scarves, bright lanterns, carved woods, to giant brass plates, elaborate shoes and various ...
Moroccan Overview- Beauty, Wonder, and Creepy Men
... have gotten a little fed up with the country so I think she gets a little too stressed out at times, but overall I've had some good experiences.
I'll also give my overall feeling of the country so you can understand some of the frustration I might have in some of these posts. Morocco is a gorgeous, interesting country and if I had a guy chained to me the entire time I was here, I think I would have no problems with anything! It's very very beautiful and the ...



