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We had lunch in Larache and then drove on to Meknes. The drive from Tangier to Meknes follows the Atlantic coast for a while, then cuts inland. Along the coast, we saw beaches, and salt-making lagoons, and even a few grazing camel.
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We had lunch in Larache and then drove on to Meknes. The drive from Tangier to Meknes follows the Atlantic coast for a while, then cuts inland. Along the coast, we saw beaches, and salt-making lagoons, and even a few grazing camel.
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Morocco has enormous numbers of buildings that appear to be unoccupied, unfinished, or abandoned. We don't fully understand why. There are some laws that apply to buildings higher than two stories. The laws seem to exacerbate the problem. Here's what you see as you drive through small communities.
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Meknes is the site of the only mosque in Morocco which non-moslems can enter (photo on the left below). We also stopped at the tomb of Moulay Ismail (photo on the right below). He is a 17th century leader who made Meknes the capital of Morocco during the period of his influence.
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| After our stop in Meknes, it was on to Fez! We arrived shortly before dinner and checked into the Hotel Sheraton for a two-night stay. | |
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