Fez Travel Blogs, Travelogues and Travel Journals

I had the pleasure of spending 4 weeks in Morocco for a study abroad program through my College. The majority of time I spent in Rabat with a host family. We did get to go on a number of excursions which included Fez, Marrakesh, Tangiers,and Chefchaouen. The trip was quite the experience as we were taking a class on class, gender and culture in Morocco. We also learned Arabic and a bit of the national vernacular.

some nice morocco pictures

fez,meknes,and roman ruins of volubilis,walk on through morocco´s past...

Going back in Medieval TimesOur tour begins in the city of Fez. It is the world's best example of a living medieval city. We visit Fez Jdid (New Fez) which was planned by the Mernids in the 13th century (just thought I would throw in a bit of history for you..;-) which included the Royal Palace and Gardens. We continued the tour by visiting the Jewish Quarters of the city and a synagogue(my first time in a synagogue-I am getting more ecumenical by the minute..:-). The journey continued&n…

Morocco

Off the deep end.

Souks, mint tea, Kasbahs, deserts and colorful cities are a few words to describe Morocco. For more fast facts about Morocco, visit http://www.travelchump.com.

So about two days before I left for Morocco, naturally, I came down with tonsilitis. So I went to the doctor, got an antibiotic, packed my bags and left Barcelona, praying that Morocco would like me better than Barcelona has recently.And thank goodness, it did!We left for Morocco on Saturday morning and arrived in the afternoon. I went with three of my girlfriends here and met up with Omar, the cousin of a family friend who lives in Fez today (thanks, Lynne and Ali!). Omar was our guide for t…

One month in Morocco... good times.