Day 5-This was unfortunately a wasted day due to traveling from Algeciras to Tarifa, missing the early ferry back to Tangier, Morocco, taking a bus to a small city outside Chefchaouen, then riding in a grand taxi with 7 passengers and last but not least walking up Chefchaouen's steep roads to our Riad in the medina with our heavy bags.
I booked our 2 nights in the same Riad (hotel Molino) that I had stayed in before because I love the calm and serene garden hidden among the bustling cobblestone paths of the Kasbah. They make an amazingly delicious jus d'orange picked right from their garden.
I finally got to have my favorite smoothie again: avocat fruits secs avec dattes, banane et pommes (basically an avocado smoothie with tons of fruit!) We then had sunset cocktails atop Hotel Atlas and admired the view.
The next morning we hiked to the top of a hill towards the mosque and caught breathtaking views. There are so many hiking trails to try out in and outside of the city. We had a fun time exploring the city before heading out on the bus to Fes. Riding local Moroccan buses are always an adventure, just be sure to sit in the front. We made the mistake of sitting in the very back because of our large bags. A large group of young guys sat in the back, smoked cigarettes and relentlessly stared at us for the entire 3.5 hour drive.
The last stop before heading back to Casablanca was in Fes. Our Riad was close to the medina as well as the Palais Restaurant that I've been to prior with friends. Amy enjoyed all of it and she took home many authentic crafts and souvenir finds from Fes.
Moroccan wine and an amazing tagine dish: lamb with prunes and almonds!
A little entertainment during our dinner. 
I went to a different tannery this time and learned much more about the tannery process. There are 4 types of hides that they make into leather at the tannery: camel, goat, cow and sheep. As you can see in the picture, the white "baths" consist of a bleach type of solution that disinfects the hide. When the hides are ready to be stained a color, they get put into different "baths" according to the chosen color. My guide told me that all of the colors come from natural products:
black- Mascara (bat guano)
orange- henna
yellow-saffron (the most expensive)
brown- cedar wood
blue-indigo
red- poppy flower
white- jasmine
What an another amazing trip around Morocco! Shukran (thank you) Amy Helton for coming to visit me :)
