Shepherds of Morocco

Shepherd of Morocco in northwest Africa.

The lambs he is holding are probably Sardi, one of the principal sheep breeds of Morocco.  You can read a bit about the breed here (in French).  They are spectacled, very white, the rams are heavily horned, and the ewes are polled (hornless).  They have a long, thin tail and produce a fine wool

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Another shepherd with his mixed flock.

And another shepherd in the mountains of Morocco.

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Comments

[cyndy]

Thanks for teaching me about sheep breeds Marcy, I am always learning something when I stop here!

[Manise]

Love the lambs! The sheep in the second picture on the far left looks like a far relative of the Tunis- it has a reddish brown face.

[danana]

Hi - I suppose I am a lurker, finally writing to you. This is a very interesting, unique site, and I enjoy your perspective! I just don't always have anything interesting to say. So know that I am here, looking forward to your next installment, even if I don't comment! But I will if I think of anything interesting to say. PS - found you through the Yarn Harlot!

[Deborah Robson]

I want to say what a pleasure it is to read your blog. Today's post is a delight, as usual.

[Laurie]

Scrawny looking creatures. The sheep, not the shepherd.

[Sharon]

Boy, that doesn't even look like what I'd call a trail. Crazy color on that sheep~

[margene]

I really love that last picture!!