Today we drove from Casablanca to Fez, via the imperial cities of Rabat and Meknes. These cities were the capitals of Morocco during various kings. The road was a divided limited access highway, through rich farm land along the coast.
In Rabat we saw the outside of the Palace of the current King; as well as the remains of the Hassan Mosque where construction started in 1199. The mosque was never finished due to the death of the King; and most of what had been built was destroyed by an earthquake in 1755. We also saw the Oudaia Kasbah, which was constructed in about 1200. A kasbah is a house; section of a town; or town; sorrounded by a high wall for protection.
In Meknes we saw the kings granery and stables. The king who lived here had 12,000 horses in the stables; not to mention his 500 wives and 500 concubines. We toured the old part of the city, called the medina, which has changed little. Then we drove on to Fez.
All of these cities are very modern and busy, except the old sections.
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