Volubulis--An Unknown Treasure of Morocco
Who knew that only an hour from Fes there were amazing Roman ruins which show the life of the invaders from Rome during the 12th Century. The city remains with enough ruins to be able to discern how life was. The Romans knew how to select an excellent location for their cities. Volubulis overlooks a beautiful valley considered the breadbasket of Morocco. Olives grow everywhere and the olive oil freshly pressed is a true delicacy. The remains of this city show how these olives were crushed into oil. The ruins also feature amazing frescoes where the colors are still vivid and we can learn about the community's belief of myth and how they actually lived.
After the amazing exploration we had the delight to climb to the top of city which houses the tomb of of the man who brought Islam to Morocco twelve centuries ago. This city on a hill offers paths to the top lined with fruit and vegetable stalls. At the top you can enjoy the cliff hanging houses while you savor a special local lunch which has been specially arranged.
After the local lunch we returned to Fes for another unique experience in the Medina. I am a believer that we can understand a culture by it's food. I am not the only one who believes this. This afternoon we met with a special culinary expert who took us on a traditional tasting experience through the Medina. Some things we looked at but didn't try. For example on of the most prized delicacies is the steamed sheep head! On the other hand, olives come in every flavor and honey is amazing in Morocco. We sampled honey that has never been seen in the US that I know about. Everything from free range bees' honey to lavender honey. Can you believe there were even bees in the honey!
Spices are beautiful and healthy as they don't just flavor in the food of Morocco but they also heal.
Who knew that only an hour from Fes there were amazing Roman ruins which show the life of the invaders from Rome during the 12th Century. The city remains with enough ruins to be able to discern how life was. The Romans knew how to select an excellent location for their cities. Volubulis overlooks a beautiful valley considered the breadbasket of Morocco. Olives grow everywhere and the olive oil freshly pressed is a true delicacy. The remains of this city show how these olives were crushed into oil. The ruins also feature amazing frescoes where the colors are still vivid and we can learn about the community's belief of myth and how they actually lived.
After the amazing exploration we had the delight to climb to the top of city which houses the tomb of of the man who brought Islam to Morocco twelve centuries ago. This city on a hill offers paths to the top lined with fruit and vegetable stalls. At the top you can enjoy the cliff hanging houses while you savor a special local lunch which has been specially arranged.
Spices are beautiful and healthy as they don't just flavor in the food of Morocco but they also heal.
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