Morocco
Marrakesh
The Koutoubia Mosque minaret is Marrakesh's landmark.
Built in the 12th century, it represents the Moroccan
minaret style of a single large structure, rather than
multiple slender minarets as found in much of the Islamic
world. A near duplicate of Koutoubia survives as the
Giralda, now a church belltower, and the symbol of Seville,
Spain.
Built in the 12th century, it represents the Moroccan
minaret style of a single large structure, rather than
multiple slender minarets as found in much of the Islamic
world. A near duplicate of Koutoubia survives as the
Giralda, now a church belltower, and the symbol of Seville,
Spain.
Morocco's national beverage is mint tea, also known as
Moroccan whisky. I highly recommend it. Freshly boiled
and safe to drink. Waiters demonstrate their skill by
pouring it from a pot held high above the glass.
Moroccan whisky. I highly recommend it. Freshly boiled
and safe to drink. Waiters demonstrate their skill by
pouring it from a pot held high above the glass.
The central square of Marrakesh, Djemaa el-Fna, may be the
world's oldest permanent carnival. Until early evening, it's
uncrowded and mostly a tourist center.
world's oldest permanent carnival. Until early evening, it's
uncrowded and mostly a tourist center.
Want to be photographed with a snake around your neck?
The price is negotiable. Menus are in French and Arabic;
this one courtesy of Coke, which is ever-present in Morocco.
The price is negotiable. Menus are in French and Arabic;
this one courtesy of Coke, which is ever-present in Morocco.
How about a tattoo? These skilled artists are waiting for you.
When customers are scarce, the women practice tattooing
themselves with samples of their work.
themselves with samples of their work.
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If you have a high speed internet
connection, watch the Intrepid Berkeley
Explorer's free video of Morocco and
Spain, "From Flamenco to Fez", by
clicking on AdventurePics.com .
connection, watch the Intrepid Berkeley
Explorer's free video of Morocco and
Spain, "From Flamenco to Fez", by
clicking on AdventurePics.com .
