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(For those who don't know I am on a round trip through Morocco)
Today we visited Fes and amongst other things also the Souk in the middle of the town surrounded by walls. It hasn't changed since centuries. There are around 1400 little streets in there and all goods have to be transported by donkies, on men's shoulders or bikes because the streets are so small that no car can enter the inside of the Souk. It is believed to be the world's largest contiguous car-free urban area
13 pictures to give you an overlook of the Souk (a commercial quarter in an Arab or Berber city).
The town founded in 789
You can buy everything in the souk, vegetables, meat, clothes, etc
very very old houses, but often very beautiful inside
spices from everywhere
one stand or shop besides the other. The man in yellow robe Djelaba) is our guide
he makes "golden" belts
local clothes
There were many donkies to carry all kind of goods
Jewelry
I was exhausted after 2 1/2 h of walking in these little cobble stoned streets with hundreds of people. Of course I have much more interesting and strange pictures of another world.
It looks fascinating!! and I love your red turban or whatever it is called :)
ReplyDeleteAnother plus is that it seems you have a speedy internet connection, as you were able to upload all those great shots! that's additional vacation fun for the blogger's soul
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I would LOVE to visit this place!
ReplyDeleteHow much fun you are having!!! You look wonderful and I think you are enjoying all that you see!
ReplyDeleteVery cool and so exotic. Makes me feel I live a sheltered life. I like your red turban!
ReplyDeleteYou are looking good and happy! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks for sharing! Those are great pictures. Love the little look inside another world.
ReplyDeleteYou look like you are having a great time. Love all the pictures. What a fascinating place. :)
ReplyDeleteSo very interesting. I would love to roam around the souk and take pictures.
ReplyDeleteI love walking and exploring such places You never know what you may find. Beautiful material and the donkeys would be such a treat :)
ReplyDeleteWow you are brave! Glad you are enjoying your time there.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun!!! I would want to be with you visiting fes!!!! As Mar I am very suprised to see you have a such good internet connection in Fes wich has not changed since a such long time!!!
ReplyDelete... hey wouldn't it be fun to have a house high up in one of those souks?
ReplyDeleteI wonder if ones are available as holiday lets ~ surely they are (somewhere)! It would be amazing to stay there, with the amazing rooftop views ;-]
Love the shot of you...pooped, but in a happy way. it must be so interesting walking through the souk.
ReplyDeleteHi Gattina! It looks like you're having a great time. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteBlogtrotter Two has a sunset cruise for you! Enjoy the cocktails and the views and have a great weekend!!
I agree with Mar here; love your red turban - and the speedy connection :-))
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