Morocco: Culture & Ecology, Fall 2007

We enjoyed a wonderful weekend in Asilah! It was wonderful to feel the sea breeze and escape the heat of Fes for a few days. Highlights of our weekend included exploring the colorful medina spotted with murals around every bend, watching the sunset from the pier, and taking an eventful horse-drawn cart ride to the beach. We all dove in the water and even though it was a little chilly, it was quite refreshing! This afternoon we began volunteering at Ahli, an orphanage for street children. The students engaged in art projects with the kids. They painted, played with clay, made bracelets, and colored together. Remy and Piya came along to document and the kids at Ahli even used the cameras to show their world through their eyes.

The students continue to add to their darija vocabulary and we have heard the first of two lectures on Islam in Morocco.

Since we will be leaving for our month long excursion next Monday, the students are enjoying their last week in Fes with their families before we head south.