The Doors To A Palace

These are the brass ceremonial doors to Dar el-Makhzen, the royal palace in Fes, Morocco. They are never opened.

Palace Doors Details

A close up image of the brass ceremonial doors to Dar el-Makhzen, the royal palace in Fes, Morocco.

Riad Salam Fes

Riad Salam Fes is a restored guest house located within the medina (traditional old town) area of Fes, Morocco.

Fine Art From Fes

An image of designs on the walls of a rug shop deep in the souk (a traditional market with many shops, etc.) of Fes, Morocco. To give an idea of scale the area in the photo is about 9 feet (3 meters) high.

A Tannery In Fes (I)

These are vats used in the tanning process where the hides of sheep, goats, cows and camels are soaked on their way to becoming leather. Tanning has long been an industry in Fes. Some of the vats have supposedly been in use for centuries.

A Tannery Of Fes (II)

A close up of one of the workers standing in one of the vats in the tannery of Fes, Morocco.

In The Souk

A photo from the souk (traditional market area) of Fes, Morocco. In it a fish seller in his tiny shop offers me a fish when he sees me point the camera in his direction.

Slippers For Sale In The Souk

Many colored slippers for sale in the souk (traditional market area) of Fes, Morocco.

Scarves For Sale in The Souk

A close up of scarves being sold in the souk (traditional market area) of Rissani, a town in eastern Morocco near Algeria.

Two Goats In A Tree

Two goats in the branches of an argan tree. They were lifted into the tree by their herdsmen because goats love to eat the nuts and leaves of these trees. This was captured by the road between Marrakech and Casablanca in Morocco.

A Monkey Of Morocco

A wild barbary macaque monkey photographed in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

The Atlantic Ocean At Morocco

Waves of the Atlantic Ocean reach the coast of Morocco at the town of Essaouira.

Essaouria, Morocco

The ocean flows beside the old fortifications of the town of Essaouria on Morocco's Atlantic coast.

Relaxing In Casablanca

Several young people relax outside the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. This mosque, which opened in 1993, is the world's second largest religious building after the mosque in Mecca.

The Water Seller

A candid portrait of a water seller in Casablanca, Morocco in traditional dress. He really was selling water but photos for tourists seemed to be a strong sideline.

An Evening In Marrakech

An evening photo of Jemaa el-Fna which is a very large square in Marrakech, Morocco which has been part of the city's life for centuries. During the day a large market for food, clothing, etc. is held there. As evening begins the activity in the square changes to include musicians, dancers, storytellers and many other forms of entertainment.

Old Versus New

Two horses face a motorbike in the city of Marrakech, Morocco.

The Triumphal Arch Of Volubilis

This arch was built to honor the Roman Emperor Caracalla and his mother in 217 AD. It is from the ruins of the town Volubilis which flourished when this area was part of the Roman Empire.

Rabat In Blue

The old area of Rabat, Morocco with its buildings painted in the area's typical blue and white color.

On Guard In Rabat

This man on horseback is on guard outside a very large walled area in Rabat, the capital of Morocco. The area, called Dar el-Makhzen, was once exclusively a royal palace but is now mostly occupied by Moroccan government buildings. The current king lives in his own private residence.

A Royal Guard Portrait

A Royal Guard at the Mausoleum of King Mohammed V. He is wearing a largely red uniform which is what is worn in the winter months. White is worn in the summer.

Welcoming Tea

A woman pours mint tea to welcome tourists into the tent that her and her family live in as nomads in eastern Morocco. Her son sings to himself next to her.

Man Of Erfoud

A portrait of a gentleman from the eastern Moroccan city of Erfoud which is near the Algerian border.

The Gossips

Two camels appear to be having a discussion in their pen outside the city of Erfoud, Morocco.