2nd Day-Rabat, Morocco
February 18, 2008
Map of the Chellah
As I board the bus, excitement beigns to stir within.....new sites and adventures are waiting to be experienced....
no expectations....................just embrace the moment!
Our tour guide(Mohammed)shares with us tidbits of information concerning Rabat (capital of Morocco) and the changing landscapes that we are viewing from our seats.
First,we stop and view the Royal Palace,the ruins of Chellah,and the Hassan Tower. The tour continues to the city of Meknes.
What an exquisite gate that surrounds the city walls! The city is rich in detailed and authentic doors.
Next, we visit the ancient ruins of the Roman City of Volubilis. (If those stones could talk..;-)
The ruins of Volubilis are said to be some of the best preserved Roman remains in the world with over 30 well-preserved mosaics, a forum, a triumphal arch, a basilica and three residential houses. Volubilis was an important granary for the African Roman Empire, exporting olives and cereals all over the Roman world. It was also the meeting point between Berbers and Romans.
Finally, our tour concludes at the exteriors of the nearby Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss.
Our tour guide(Mohammed)shares with us tidbits of information concerning Rabat (capital of Morocco) and the changing landscapes that we are viewing from our seats.
First,we stop and view the Royal Palace,the ruins of Chellah,and the Hassan Tower. The tour continues to the city of Meknes.
What an exquisite gate that surrounds the city walls! The city is rich in detailed and authentic doors.
Next, we visit the ancient ruins of the Roman City of Volubilis. (If those stones could talk..;-)
The ruins of Volubilis are said to be some of the best preserved Roman remains in the world with over 30 well-preserved mosaics, a forum, a triumphal arch, a basilica and three residential houses. Volubilis was an important granary for the African Roman Empire, exporting olives and cereals all over the Roman world. It was also the meeting point between Berbers and Romans.
Finally, our tour concludes at the exteriors of the nearby Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss.
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Map of the Chellah
Musicians in front of the ancien…
Lillie enjoys the musical beat
Surrounding walls of the Chellah
sarcophagus of Mohammed V-father…
Entrance to the mausoleum
Large cooper candelabras adorn t…
Royal guard by ornate doors
Royal Guard
The Hassan Tower
Remains of the Hassan Mosque's p…
View from the steps of the mauso…
As she waves... the Moroccan flag
Entrance gate(Bab Mansour) in th…
Large square across from the cit…
Large square across from the cit…
Arabic calligraphy adorns a wall
Posing in front of this beautifu…
Beautiful doors are everywhere(M…
Viewing beautiful landscapes fro…
Starting to see changes....
The road to the ancient ruins in…
It's our entrance way to the rui…
Group shot...:-)
What structure!
Welcome to the ancient ruins...
I'm practicing for the official …
Next stop is Greece..:-)
What a view!
Mosaic likeness of the Head of M…
Formally an aqueduct...
Our guide is very knowledgeable...
Hmmm.....if these ruins could ta…
It's a lonely road...
Time to go home...
