Morocco: Table of Contents
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 and circus. Until early
evening, it's uncrowded and mostly a tourist center.
world's oldest permanent carnival and circus. 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.
Morocco Table of Contents
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 .
watch the Intrepid Berkeley Explorer's free video
of Morocco and Spain, "From Flamenco to Fez",
by clicking on AdventurePics.com .
