Arrived in Casablanca from Algiers on the 4th. Casablanca is a sprawling metropolis, and nothing to write home about. It's major attraction, though - the Hassan II Mosque - is majestic. It's the world's 3rd largest mosque - seating over 100,000 inside and in the courtyards. It's built on a rocky clifftop and it's minaret is the tallest building in the country. Worshippers can see the Atlantic washing the rocks underneath the glass floor.
On the 5th, took the train to Fez. The "new" Fez had a festive atmosphere at night. A local guy - Khaleed - got talking to us and invited us for a meal with his family the next day.
On the 6th, we visited the Fez medina - one of the two main highlights of our trip. It's the world's largest living Islamic medieval city; and the biggest car-free environment on the planet. It is disputed to have the oldest University in the world. One is transported back in time, in the walled city of 700,000, with narrow lanes.
In the evening, Khaleed took us to his suburb (tourist free) to meet his family - original Berbers. There were 9 family members, representing 3 generations. We were very graciously & humbly greeted in typical Moroccan style. We had a feast with them, and got to try some local Moroccan dishes. This was one of our best experiences to date.
Today we will be visiting the Medina again, before moving on.
On the 5th, took the train to Fez. The "new" Fez had a festive atmosphere at night. A local guy - Khaleed - got talking to us and invited us for a meal with his family the next day.
On the 6th, we visited the Fez medina - one of the two main highlights of our trip. It's the world's largest living Islamic medieval city; and the biggest car-free environment on the planet. It is disputed to have the oldest University in the world. One is transported back in time, in the walled city of 700,000, with narrow lanes.
In the evening, Khaleed took us to his suburb (tourist free) to meet his family - original Berbers. There were 9 family members, representing 3 generations. We were very graciously & humbly greeted in typical Moroccan style. We had a feast with them, and got to try some local Moroccan dishes. This was one of our best experiences to date.
Today we will be visiting the Medina again, before moving on.
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