Contrasts in modern Morocco
Traditional transport in modern Morocco
In many ways Morocco is a modern country quite at ease with high rise buildings, busy CBDs in the cities, modern communications – note the mobile phone towers in today’s photo – and many local concessions to and adaptations of the modern, western world.
Some traditional things still abound – like the people with their horse and cart (see above) taking their produce to market. The market was probably in a nearby Medina. I’ll show photos of the medinas in another post.
This photo was taken in Meknes.
On second thoughts: the “horse” may well have been a donkey. Donkeys far outweigh horses as beasts of burden in northern Africa.
Then of course, there are some locals who cannot afford a horse or a donkey.
Street scene in Meknes, Morocco
Meknes, Morocco
Reception area of our hotel in Meknes, Morocco
After a long day exploring Rabat we travelled on towards Meknes, arriving well after dark. We settled into our accommodation for the night (shown above) and then walked a short distance down town to a lovely restaurant for the evening meal. This hotel was typical of those we stayed in during our tour. All were very comfortable and well kept with excellent service from the staff.
Next morning I took the photo below of a shop front. It was called “Miss Rose” but we left before we could see what kind of shop it was, or what it was selling. I only took the photo because our daughter’s name is Rose, and we had the delight of having her accompany us on this holiday.
Shop front in Meknes, Morocco
Modern building in Meknes, Morocco
Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
Outside the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
This courtyard just outside the mausoleum of former King Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco is another fine example of beautiful architecture found throughout many parts of the country. Pity about the air conditioning units along the wall behind the fountain. Knowing their climate, this is probably a concession to the vagaries of challenging temperatures.
Below I’ve included several close-up photos of details on the wall at the rear of the courtyard.
Outside the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
Outside the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
Inside the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
The inside of the mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco was one of the many magnificent buildings we visited on our tour of the country. From the outside it looks like many other beautiful buildings, but once inside the true beauty of this monument can be fully appreciated, as shown in today’s photos.
The photo above shows the amazing artwork in the domed ceiling. The first one below shows details of the mosaics on the walls. The final two photos today show the detail of the fountain in the courtyard just outside.
Inside the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
Outside the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
Outside the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
Outside the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
From the outside the mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco is another beautiful building – there is no shortage of beautiful architecture in these great cities.
Once you move inside however, the level of beauty rises to another level entirely. It is magnificent. Words do not do it justice, so I’ll let my camera do the talking.
Inside the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
Inside the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco