El Jadida Medina

Yesterday we visited El Jadida's 500-year old medina (ancient town) originally built by the occupying Portuguese.  What an absolute treat it was to be walking these old streets.

Minaret

Quiet alley



Like something from a travel guide

For Sale

I wonder who lives here?

A real highlight was gaining access to the below ground cistern with dramatic reflections and cool, damp air.



Bug Boy desperately wanted to dash across the
still water (and upset every Japanese tourist)

After wondering around the cobble-stoned streets we discovered what Morocca's youth get up to on a hot Saturday afternoon:  diving off incredibly high walls.

The history in this town amazes me. Having mostly lived in young countries, walking the medina wall (10m/32' WIDE ) that actually functioned as legitimate protection for the Portuguese settlers, leaves me speechless.

Naturally the boys loved every minute of the excursion:



(Is it bad to wish my kids were afraid of heights?)



Finally, a few shots from the wall:

Bonne nuit!