Do you think younger Moroccans might want to live in more modern apartments? Perhaps they don't want to live in an older building in the medinas? As Si Mohamed said, many of his children left Meknes to attend school in other cities and start families.
I have seven children and twenty grandchildren, but only some of them still live in Meknes. They went to schools in Fes and Rabat so they ended up there with their families. But now I am a lucky grandfather because it is Ramadan, and they all must visit me!
Jane's Commentary: Ramadan is a special time for families to gather in Morocco. Families come from other cities to visit their elders as a sign of respect.
Si Mohamed: I walk of course!
Jane's Commentary: Meknes is a fairly small place. Since Si Mohamed lives and works in the medina, he may not have a need to travel by car or taxi.
Si Mohamed: I wear the jellaba.
Jane's Commentary: Jellabas are customary Moroccan dress for both men and women in Morocco. Jellabas are useful because they are modest and comfortable, especially in the summer heat. There are wool jellabas that men and women wear in the winter. Of course, not everyone wears jellabas, but they are a very common dress during Ramadan when Moroccans try to dress more modestly.
