Meknes

One of the old imperial capitals, not all that touristed at the moment. Fantastic place to stay at, got hopelessly lost in the medina and continued to eat well. Great, great salads in particular at one place we found.

David is surprised at how such gorgeous buildings, restaurants and food seem to come out of very humble, and very hidden, corners. You duck down some dark and dingy alley, turn some corners and duck down a few more, and you find some hole in the wall door, with a little sign over it with the name of the place you’re trying to find. Go through the door and you are in another world completely - gardens, fountains, peace and quiet, beautiful arches, ceramics, carvings and on it goes. You’d have no idea at all from the street that it was anything.
Did the usual tourist thing round Meknes without getting too seriously lost. All good.…..
The walk down to the old grainery storage area and the palace - that was not open at any entrance we could see/find was down a long street walled on each side with high walls. Quite something to see. The grain store was pretty amazing too with high ceilings and delightfully cool after the hat of the day.

Tried to follow instructions from 2 guide books to a restaurant, what a mission - had a little help on the way. I was a little reluctant to keep going but David and Kim persisted and boy it was worth it - what a wonderful meal in a cool place! that was. Kim and I decided just to have salad and David had a tajine. Well the salad was a selection of about 8-10 ( 2 carrot, lentil, okra, aubergine, tomato, rice, potato, ..) outstanding! So our little meal was significantly bigger than intended. David’s was very good too. No need for dessert. (Photo)

Photo also of the communal area where we stayed, ate and relaxed - a riad. Stunning place.