Beginning Of Visit -- Page 1

For 2 weeks, the Friendship Force of Southern Oregon, along with several members of FFI from Australia, toured Morocco with a professional tour group, but also interspersed with home stays in various towns thru the efforts of the Friendship Force of Azrou. We went by bus throughout the country and stayed in nice hotels when not in people's homes. Morocco is diverse in its geography, cultures, and peoples. Moroccans were very welcoming and hospitable, regardless of their occupations or backgrounds. 

 Day 1 -- Casablanca

Our Hotel: Kenzi Basma:

                              

    At Rick's Cafe Americain:

Where "Sam" Plays When Present:

On The Town:

Our Mode Of Travel:

"Waterman:" Goatskin Gourd, Copper Goblet, Brass Bells

     

Ensuring Clean Water To Villages

Marketplace

Posters For The Movie "Casablanca:"

Ali Hassan II Mosque

Closeup Of Filigree Decoration On Door:

Looking Out At Sea From Mosque Grounds:

Approaching Mosque:

Ornate Carved Wooden Ceiling:

Floor With View Of Water Feature On Lower Level:

Ablution Area:

View Of Mosque; Mohammed's Vision Had Paradise "On The Water"

 Beautiful Restaurant

Day 2 -- Rabat: Capital Of Morocco

King's Palace in Rabat (One of Several In Morocco)

Mausoleum of Ali Hassan II & Mohammed V

 

Another "Waterman:"

                                      

  

The Kasbah of Loudayas

Local Guide With Ali, Our Main Guide:

Greek-style Motif In Kasbah: