Images to Remember Morocco By

This post has only images. They reflect the personal wonder and beauty I felt about Morocco’s diverse landscape, architecture, craft and food. They were photographed in and around Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi (Sahara), Todra and Dades Gorges, Skoura, Taroudant, Essaouira, Marrakech and El Jadida. (Click on the first to start the slideshow.)

Plaster frieze, Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum, Rissani

Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, Rissani

Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca

Flowers, below fort walls, Essaouira

Zellij surrounding brass door, Dar el-Makhzen (Royal Palace)

Pierced brass table lamps, Fes medina

Tea pots, brass wash basin, Fes medina

Tinghir and its surrounding oases

Ladies’ baboushes, Fes

Fountain, courtyard, Riad Boussa, Marrakech

Erg Chebbi, Sahara Desert

Oranges at the souk

Tajine stand, Marrakech

Rings, Maalem Ali Center of Artisal Jewelers, Essaouira

Tajines

Fishing boats, Essaouira

Olive trees, hills above Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Cedar carving, Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca

Vegetable garden, Dar Jnan Tiouira, Skoura

Kitten at Saadian Tombs, Marrakech

Coastline, Essaouira

Royal Stables, Meknes

Todra Gorge

Chefchaouen

Chellah necropolis, Rabat

Zellij craftsman, Marrakech

Damascene roses, Kelaât M’Gouna

Spices, Marrakech medina

Argan nuts

Chefchaouen

Ceramics showroom, Fes

Ceramics showroom, Fes

Dried chamomille

Ceramics showroom, Fes

Olive souk, Marrakech medina

Cinnamon stick bundles, Marrakech medina

Produce vendor, Marrakech medina

Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat

Produce stand, Marrakech medina

Ceramics showroom, Fes

Fresh eggs, Marrakech medina

Oranges, Marrakech medina

Fossilized orthoceras, Erfoud

Harissa olives

Fes tannery

Cats in the medina, Marrakech

Shoreline and City Walls, Essaouira

Saadian Tombs, Marrakech