CLick on the first image to show a larger size and then you can navigate forward and backward using the arrows. The last image I posted was a panoramic view of the Basilica of Volubilis and it gives you a broad view of the major ruins there. The gallery above demonstrates some of the detail including that of the columns, … Read More
Basilica of Volubilis
(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) Just north of Meknes is the archeological site of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was founded in the 3rd Century B.B. and was an important outpost of the Roman Empire. It’s been described by UNESCO as “one of the richest sites of this … Read More
A Contrast in Carriages
(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) After leaving Rabat, we drove to the city of Meknes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As we walked through the main square in the city, we saw this beautiful carriage parked next to a Mercedes and were impressed by the interesting contrast in “Old World” and … Read More
A Local Woman on the Road to Fes
(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) We drove from Rabat to Fes and, along the way, we stopped at a roadside stand managed by this woman. She invited us down to see her house which was made from mud bricks. However, the house had electricity, a refrigerator and a TV with a … Read More
Roadside Marketplace
As we were driving out of Rabat, on our way to Fes, our trip leader, Aziz, wanted to stop at a roadside market to buy some casaba melons for us. There were lots of fresh fruits and vegetables being sold. Note, three images below and you can click on them to enlarge them. (Or, click on the first one, then … Read More