Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Morocco pics!

Tetouan!

Morocco, the land of sea, deserts and mountains.  It's enticing in the fact that it is the gateway to the Mediterranean, serves some of the best food in the world (often slow cooked, always with loads of flavor) and has a national tea that is addicting (sugary green tea loaded with fresh mint).  I've only been in the north of the country so far, but I'm hooked.  Here are some pictures from the adventures so far.  Not much wifi out here, which keeps me outside enjoying the local culture.  Loving it!

These pictures are from Tetouan, a small city in the north, about one hour away from Tangier.  I couch surfed here with Soufiane and his girlfriend Selma.  Great experience and nice to be in a town which didn't feel touristy and had lots of character to it.  Good vibes!



Inside a riad (traditional house built around a living room courtyard)

The tannery, where there used to be lots of leatherworking in the old days

Stripping the sheepskin of hair

Looking like a local!  And yes, I did buy this.

Tetouan classical military building

Soufiane and I with our feast of a lunch



Chessmaster! 

Inside a traditional house (Riad)

Living it up!

The sea in the distance, showing how close the mountains are.  Super amazing scenery here.
Sunset in Tetouan

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