We are two hours south of Fès tonight in a village created by the French in the 1930s to appear like a European alpine resort.

The houses are mostly wooden and stone and have sloped shingle roofs — just like Switzerland!  And amazing as it may seem, this is indeed a ski resort in the winter.  Here is our hotel:

But before we talk about today, some pics from last night’s dinner venue, Dar Roumana. What a find and worth the 10 minute trek through the medina to get there!

This morning was spent painting within our lovely riad — and what a perfect peaceful place to inspire creative juices.

There was time for a showing of the art while Majid, in full regalia, took care of our luggage.

After lunch, off to Azrou for painting in the nearby cedar forests, the biggest in Africa, and home to Barbary monkeys.

Dinner in our chalet tonight before a very early getaway tomorrow for the long drive to the desert.