Tag Archives: souks

Tent-makers’ alley

Posted on 18 Mar 2017 by

In the Khan el-Khalili, the big old market in the center of old Cairo, you can find just about anything you want.  A visit to the Khan is on every tourist itinerary so of course there is no shortage of … Continue reading →

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Marrakech medina

Posted on 4 Nov 2013 by

I apologize for all the gushing prose, but I was completely smitten with Morocco… Commercial streets in the walled medina of Marrakech bustle with activity. The old city is vibrant, cacophonous, and aromatic (when not downright smelly).  It’s fantastic and … Continue reading →

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