Arches In El Badi Palace, Marrakech

Completed in 1593, the palace was built with orchards and amazing pools.

Deep In The Market, Marrakech

Seeking refuge from the relentless heat of the sun, we entered the maze of the markets. 

Time Stands Still In Marrakesh, Morocco

Blacksmith at the forge, anvil and hammer at his side; the old ways and traditions remain.

The Kasbah at Ait Benhaddou, Morocco

Climbing into the past and to the top takes stamina in the dry heat and in the absence of any signs or directions! 

Erg Chebbi Desert,  Camp

Looking out at our camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, just after sunset.

Guide and Camel, Erg Chebbi, Morocco

One of our guides into the dunes of the Sahara, insisting we rest and enjoy the sunset.

Talaa Kebira (big uphill), Inside The Blue Gate

This kind soul became our translator, who was called over by the restaurant stall where we sat to explain why they couldn't make our lunch after 20 minutes of trying. 

Inside the Blue Gate, Fez

Enter through the Blue Gate and go back centuries in time.

Restoration At Le Palais El Mokri, Fez

The El Mokrii family has been restoring Le Palais for the past 15 years; progress is slow. 

Le Palais El Mokri, Fez

A beautiful palace, which become our home for 4 days, which has been in the El Mokri family since the early 1906. Wonderful hosts!

Rabat, Capital of Morocco

Ruins of a Mosque built in the 1100s, which was the largest of its time.

Sue and Ben

Looking off to the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, à la plage Lalla Meryem. 

Ceiling Tiles  and Arches Detail

The marvelous detail of the Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca

Grand Theatre De Casablanca

An amazing building in the heart of Casablanca.

Painted Buildings

This is a street immediately across from our apartment on Boulevard Rahal El Meskini 

Departure and Arrival

Up at 3:30am, then off to Toronto, through Lisbon, then arrival in Casablanca Morocco.