Early wake up call
Trip Start
Oct 30, 2007
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Trip End
Dec 11, 2007
Meknes,
Morocco
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Bab el-Mansour
We spent the morning in Meknes wandering around the markets and hole in the wall shops that sprawl out into the street. It was a hive of industry with everyone free to do as they please, or so it seems. Health and safety rules and regulations obviously haven't hit Morocco yet, by the looks of some of the wood and metal workshops. In the street there were baskets of left over stale bread that they were making into breadcrumbs, it looked inedible, especially after we'd seen cats walking all over it and probably urinating in it. In the garment district I watched men and young boys winding thread onto cones using old bike tires and hand sewing garments adding intricate edging that looked as though it was done by machine. It was fascinating to watch. The clothing in Meknes was a mixture of traditional and Western, with some women and girls covering their heads and others not.
Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
As well as exploring the souqs and observing the daily life in Meknes, we also went to see the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. It is a beautifully decorated monument with lots of intricate detailing. 
