From Ourazazte

The downside of Morocco is that there is little alcohol, being Moslem; Our previous hotel in Fes was the only source of alcohol within walking distance, so they had a happy hour at which stubbies of beer cost 9 dollars aust (this is a french keyboard)
A clear stress factor when travelling is waiting for the cases to come thru the carousel in a strange airport ; ours arrived eventually, being spred across 2 separate carousels.
We have crossed the Atlas mtns, ridden a camel out on the Sahara desert, visited an oasis, walked through a primitive village and walked through a medina (old city) in Fes which fits 250000 people into an area a little larger than the MCG. I think we were the tourist attractions in the village. but it was great to see their simple village life.
We also visited a factory that sold fossils, a bit hard to believe given their importance, but thats part of tourism here; fairly pushy, but the people are nice
The tour group is fine ; of 40 on the bus, 20 are Aussies. The local food is superb, but we have to drink bottled water and not eat salads.
Next edition when we get back to wester Morocco, at Casablanca.
Rob and Ailsa