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| Medieval Morocco boasts of such intricate wood carvings which can be cedarwood or ebony in medina buildings. Elaborate ceramics adorn the walls. |
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| An Islamic university (University al-Karaouine, founded in 859 AD) within the medina of Fes. It is the oldest university in the World. |
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| A market place (souk) within the medina. |
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| This pic highlights a Jewish living quarter, the distinguishing characteristic being the balcony. By now, most of such houses are owned by Moroccans. |
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| An exceptionally beautiful gate in blue mosaic which is the colour of Fes. The left minaret within is that of a mosque while that on the right belongs to a university. |
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| The iconic limestone lion of Irfane in the Atlas Mountains. |
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| Irfane could easily be mistaken for a town in Europe. People flock here to ski the slopes of the Atlas Mountains during winter. |
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| Caucasians such as these two flock here from the end of winter and beginning of spring from Europe (like Spain) to 'worship' the sun, sea and sand. |
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