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
People of Rabat, Morocco
Traditional dress of local Moroccan women in Rabat
While we were visiting the mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco, I saw these women in traditional Moroccan dress. They were also visiting this special site.
Traditional dress of local Moroccan women in Rabat
Traditional dress of local Moroccan women in Rabat
Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
No Comments »19th February, 2013; Category: Africa, Exotic Destinations, Historic places, Holidays, Morocco
Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
During our visit to Rabat in Morocco we spent a short time visiting the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. This is one of many magnificent buildings we saw during our visit. I particularly liked the guards on duty, like the one in the entrance shown in the photo above, and those on horses shown below.
In the coming days I will show more photos of the mausoleum, including some of the mosaic artistry and even photos taken inside this beautiful building.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
Sala Colonia Roman ruins, Chellah, Rabat, Morocco
No Comments »5th February, 2013; Category: Africa, Exotic Destinations, Historic places, Holidays, Morocco
Roman ruins of Sala Colonia in Rabat, Morocco
I have lived all of my life in Australia. Our country has a long and ancient heritage in our Aboriginal history, but nothing in the way of ancient buildings. The Aboriginal rock carvings are often millennia old and totally absorbing as such. Because of their lifestyle, the Australian Aboriginal people did not need to build impressive buildings like we see in Europe, Africa and other parts of the world.
So when we visited Morocco we naturally marvelled at the age of some of the old Roman ruins. Our guides were meticulous in relating the historical significance of places like these Roman ruins of Sala Colonia in Rabat. I was not aware before this of the Roman influence on life in Morocco.
Totally fascinating.
More photos coming tomorrow.
Roman ruins of Sala Colonia in Rabat, Morocco
Roman ruins of Sala Colonia in Rabat, Morocco
Chellah, Rabat, Morocco
No Comments »3rd February, 2013; Category: Africa, Exotic Destinations, Historic places, Holidays, Morocco
Chellah in Rabat, Morocco
During our short visit to Rabat in Morocco we visited the Chellah district, including this old, impressive fortress. The walls surround an old part of the city and include a magnificent garden as well as the Roman ruins of Sala Colonia. (Photos of these ruins in a few days’ time.)
I found that these impressive fortress walls quite intriguing; we have nothing like them in our young country here in Australia.
Chellah in Rabat, Morocco
Gardens at Chellah in Rabat, Morocco
Chellah in Rabat, Morocco