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Images of Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia Abdellahs story
the collapse of one mans dream. The Blundstone boots,
he says, gave me away. In Meknes, another of Morocco´s
rapacious handcraft vendors had found his mark; but Abdellah
Fahmi does retain a genuine affection for all things Australian,
in spite of his unceremonious deportation from my country.
Fahmis story is the story of how a cross-cultural
relationship can go badly wrong. Essaouira: A symphony in
blue and white Eighteenth century ramparts still guard the
blue and white houses of this sleepy fishing port on Morocco's
Atlantic coast. Traditional spices and balms sold in the market
include cakes of musk, mimosa, jasmine, rubbed on one's hand to
release their subtle fragrances. Conical mounds of tagine
stew spice mixes, coriander, cumin and red pepper form
tantalising yet geometric images.
Marrakech: The Square called
Assembly of the Dead is a celebration of life Snake charmers,
red-gowned water sellers, quack healers surrounded by pensive
audiences. Be tempted by mountains of smoked almonds, walnut
kernels, dates and figs and oranges for pressing. Horse carts,
men in pixie hooded jellabiyas, women in veils and women
in smart black suits... they are all here, and with a glass of
mint tea one can watch them all day.
Tunisia: Colosseum, Kasbah and Couscous : From Roman amphitheatre to Muslim Medina, ancient Carthage to Saharan salt lakes, Tunisia offers much more than sunshine and sand. Plus all the couscous you can eat. Review or order any of the
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The ancient port of Tangier is
described somewhat fancifully as the White Dove on the Shoulder
of Africa: white cuboid buildings tumble downhill around a
horseshoe-shaped bay. More a white seagull, perhaps, as it can
drop a nasty mess on innocent visitors. Just ask Toshi, a 19-year-old
backpacker from Osaka or Samuel Pepys, the great English
diarist.