This main, keyhole entrance to the medina sits atop the hill and leads to the endless maze of winding streets and narrow alleyways filled with vendors, cafes, and storefronts full of spices, baboush and endless options of foods and leather goods. Don’t forget that haggling is part of the culture here! Offers are initially made…
Author: Joshua
World traveler, international chef, and foodie extraordinaire.
Fez – The Chouara Tannery
The tannery produces many of the leather goods sold in the medina. Vibrant colors are created since ancient days using natural elements such as charred coal, flower petals, and pomegranate skins.
Ait Ben Haddou – Morocco
This iconic way station at the end of the Sahara desert guarding the entrance to Morocco just beyond the Middle Atlas Mountains. Desert nomads used the city as a refueling station and trading hub. Protection was given in return for taxes levied on the caravans traveling back and forth with their goods. The site…
Journey Into Cuisine 