| In each of the towns, it was really the Medinas, (the old, walled Arabic towns) that we actually visited. In Morocco it wasn�t necessary to visit museums or old buildings as the streets of the Medinas were the sights to see. To walk the streets was like being transported back in time. We used guides in both Tetouan and Fes as these very populated Medinas were full of a labyrinth of narrow streets and passages. We watched craftsmen work, visited a few carpet shops, and saw a Moroccan �herbal� pharmacy. |
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| One of the highlights of our trip was our visit to the Medina of Fes, the most ancient of the imperial capitals in Morocco and considered to be the most complete medieval city in the Arab world. As such, the Medina of Fes was a world heritage site. The older part of the Medina dated back to the 9th century A.D., while the newer part was established during the 13th century. Quite a few of the old buildings were now supported by exterior structural wooden beams. We saw so much during our five hours in the Medina; it was definitely an �overload of the senses�. |
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