Profile
Blog
Photos
Videos
Tuesday 8th July- we met our guide who took us thru the Meknes Medina - another labyrinth of laneways- as it was early not many traders were open. Showed us the spools of silk from agave plant for the long tunics worn in Morocco. We went to an area which Sultan Moulay Ismail ( 1645-1727) created his palace and also the water supply for the Medina. ( Bassin de l’Agdal) Apparently- so the story goes- he fathered more kids than anyone in history. 500 concubines!! We checked out the Royal golf course - surrounded by palace walls. I bought a tablecloth from a trader - gorgeous colours. The Jewish section in each town is explained to us - they were so important for the economy - and became trusted advisors to the rulers - coming here 2500 years ago. However, since WWW11 majority have now left leaving a wonderful heritage.
- comments