We set out early this morning for another long driving day, which included a stop at the Roman ruins at Volubilis. Here’s both of us in front of (an) Arc de Triomph!
The mosaics here are fabulous, although the ones still in situ aren’t protected by anything more than a dilapidated rope hanging across the entryway for each room. They’re open to the elements (and to people who disregard silly things like ropes) and so are continuing to deteriorate. Still, pretty amazing!
After we’d hit Volubilis it was time for lunch (at 2pm, it was more than time for lunch!) Abdel took us to an “international” restaurant in Meknes, which basically meant that it was an overpriced place for tourists, where they could eat “Moroccan” food and drink alcohol! I started feeling car-sick on the way, so couldn’t eat much lunch, especially when my lamb tagine was set down in front of me, swimming in a bowl of oil (I kid you not). We didn’t stay for dessert as I was feeling pretty bad, and were gouged 330dirham for the pleasure (not including tip please, we were told!!)
The drive to Fes was an exercise in patience for me, having downed some ginger pills and waiting for them to kick in. By the time we reached Fes an hour and a half later I was feeling a little better, but still pretty flummoxed by the Fes medina. Luckily we were met by Ben, a general factotum from our hotel, Dar el Hana, and he guided us through the Big Way to the riad.
We seem to be the only people in each of the hotels we’ve stayed at so far. I know it’s low season, but I was under the impression things heated up before Christmas! Maybe we’ll meet some more travellers at the next couple of stops.
We’re in a gorgeous room, the Jacaranda Suite, with beautiful shutters and windows, and aircon, so we can take the chill off the air.
Our itinerary included dinner here at the hotel, so we are having a quiet night, after Ben cooked us a lovely dinner of various vegetable entrees (R even ate vegies!!!) and chicken tagine. Night all!
Two Weeks Away 