Our guide led us to the Saadian Tombs. This was a real treat as the tombs had been damaged and were closed for viewing right before we came. After repairs, the tombs are open again, and we arrived first thing in the morning. These are the tombs of a fallen dynasty from many centuries back. Getting there early in the morning allowed us to view the tombs quietly and reflectively. It was an elegant and peaceful way to begin the day.
Later at the Bahia Palace we had a peek into an ancient house of a sultan. At one time Sandy was a linguistics major. She had envisioned herself, upon graduation, coming to Morocco as an interpreter. I tease her that had that happened she would have eventually become a part of a sultan’s harem. While viewing this sultan’s villa, Sandy took note of the sultan’s favorite wife’s room. She thinks she would have liked it.
In the evening, we walked to a very fancy restaurant for what seemed to be an eighteen course meal. It was very good, presented with flair and eaten out of community dishes. To satisfy western sensibilities a server used two large spoons to serve each diner. The Moroccan way would have been for every one to reach in with fingers and bread. The western way is probably better but for me personally … when in Morocco …
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