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08-APR-2015

Fes, medina, transport

Donkeys and mules are the primary means of transportation in the Fes medina (old city), founded between A.D. 789 and 808, an enormous quarter with 9,100 “streets” (some so narrow they accommodate only one person), a population of 300,000 and the biggest car-free area in the world. We spent the entire day walking around the medina and I’m sure only saw a fraction of it. Not only was it fascinating, but it was a real slice of life in Morocco. I could have easily spent another day there.

Posted earlier today, the mausoleum of Moulay Ismael in Meknes:

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MarcViskens31-May-2015 16:11
nice shot Helen
beautiful work
Marisa Livet29-May-2015 20:03
I love the contrast in this excellent composition.
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carol j. phipps28-May-2015 16:19
You are seeing such a wealth of interesting life in tnst part if the world. Im so happy for you. Sounds luke an amazing place to visit. And thete has yo be a gazillion photo opportunities. V
Dave Petersen Photography26-May-2015 23:07
A wonderful capture and look at the everyday use of these working donkeys in the narrow side streets. This is a part of their culture that has not changed. This entrance is beautiful. Voted
Graeme15-Apr-2015 09:54
A lovely capture of these horses and I like the doorway as well, Helen.V
Alexander Kazakov12-Apr-2015 13:29
Excellent shot! V
Pierre11-Apr-2015 22:16
Une image magnifique remplie de beaux détails! V
victorswan10-Apr-2015 17:43
this looks a interesting architecture beautiful doors with equally handsome ornaments, very handsome imaged well done Helen V
hamery10-Apr-2015 13:36
Superb street scene and the lovely donkeys full of Middle East adventure, Helen. Excellent work ! BV
John Hamers10-Apr-2015 10:22
Beautfulluy composed image of these mules with this wonderful architecture as a backdrop!!V
Julie Oldfield10-Apr-2015 00:28
Very fascinating capture. Love the detail. V
Jola Dziubinska09-Apr-2015 19:02
They are cute and I like the ornamented archway above. V.
Claude Gagnon09-Apr-2015 18:06
Nice shot and presentation of this interesting city :))
janescottcumming09-Apr-2015 13:34
The work around that archway is amazing. I like the red and the blue on the donkey. V
Patrick Goossens09-Apr-2015 13:28
I guess these donkeys are easy to use in those narrow Streets and alleys.
Dave Petersen Photography09-Apr-2015 13:07
An image capturing interesting architecture even on a side street. Love having the mules in this image. What, non parking meters? Really a great catch and insight into the culture. Voted
Chris Morton09-Apr-2015 09:22
good to the mules and some of the surroundings less lavished
John Reynolds LRPS09-Apr-2015 05:23
Sounds fascinating. I expect that you have to be careful not to get lost amongst all those streets. V.
Gerard Koehl09-Apr-2015 04:43
Magnifique image. V
gerrit09-Apr-2015 04:17
Must be a wonderful day. Good presentation of the local traffcic. V
Carol Rollins09-Apr-2015 04:11
Sounds like a great day! Love this shot of the local transportation too..... :)
Being Me09-Apr-2015 03:30
Now that's the way to travel. :) V
Scott B Nelson09-Apr-2015 02:34
Wonderful shot Helen!
Gill Kopy09-Apr-2015 00:44
It would appear this street has seen more glorious days :) but what a great shot V
Jean Chiasson08-Apr-2015 23:38
Love the light and scene Helen vote
bill friedlander08-Apr-2015 23:32
A study in contrasts in a great composition. Very sharp throughout. V
pkocinski08-Apr-2015 23:02
These mules(?) need some hoof work!
Mairéad08-Apr-2015 22:15
Love the combination of the beautiful detailed architecture and the patient donkeys. V
globalgadabout08-Apr-2015 22:02
such a sympathetic taxi stand...it seems a timeless scene too..
joseantonio08-Apr-2015 20:50
Excellent composition . Seems an amazing place to enjoy for a long time.V.