The weather in Fez.

Storm clouds over the Medina

While those in the countryside must be welcoming the recent rain - for those doing renovation or construction work in the Medina, the black clouds on the horizon are not good news. Especially those working on the terraces.

At Riad Zany (home to The View from Fez) we have been doing a little work renovating a room with a carved cedar ceiling. This work required taking off the terrace floor and exposing everything to the elements. Of course we have it covered in plastic sheeting and so on, but rain and wind constantly conspire to create problems. And always in the middle of the night. When a deluge happens, why is it that the downpour of water always aims at the exposed electrical wiring?

The work at Riad Zany

Fortunately we have sustained no damage. The weather is predicted to improve in the next few days with sunshine and top temperatures around 26 degrees Celsius. Humdullilah!

But spare a thought for the poor tourists who have come for a sunny break in Africa - alas the first souvenir for many was the purchase of an umbrella or a warm coat. There are problems as well for the outdoor cafes - like Thami's. A sudden downpour not only means he has no customers, but as you can see in the photograph below... everything is drenched and the table clothes need replacing.

Anyone for a plate of rainwater?

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