Meknes and Roman Ruins

It is hot, hot, hot! Our driver is wearing a long sleeve shirt and quilted vest. We are sweating through all our clothes.

Much of Meknes is under renovations. We drove through the Jewish quarter - the new and old part. There are 200 mosques, three synagogues, and one Catholic church . Morocco received many Jewish people fleeing from the Spainish Inquisition and then again during WW II. The guides speak of how the people lived and live side by side in peace.

We visited a beautiful mosque where our local guide described that Muslims are buried laying on their side, facing Mecca. He also told us about the doors - big doors when it’s hot, and little doors when it’s cold. (That’s why, Bob)

The palace here is surrounded by three walls to guard against invaders. It seems different kings moved the capitols to make there mark and security was a big thing.

Next up a drive across the countryside for a picnic with food we picked up at the grocery store. My favorite.

Then we walked amongst some amazing Roman ruins with intact tile floors each with a story to tell and baths and kitchens and shop signs. Just remarkable. And crazy hot.

Right now we are on the road to Fes stuck behind an onion truck. We will have two nights in Fes to explore and also do our laundry.Lue lisää