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Lots to experience, interesting old city, lots of history to explore, the real Morocco
Con
Occasional hassle from faux guides
In a nutshell
The most historically noticable imperial city of Morocco
Robin020 Says: Agdal Garden is a prominent tourist attraction, located south of the Royal Palace. This amazing garden occupies a spacious area and houses the magnificent 12th century Tank of Health, huge orchards, a vast lagoon, as well as wondrful small pools.
Robin020 Says: Located in the southern Fes, one of the most beautiful fountains in Morocco, visitors will discover a Stunning fountain constructed in a circular design. The fountain is breath-taking and one of the key landmarks of Fes.
Robin020 Says: Located straight across the street from the Bou Inania Medersa, the water clock is a really outstanding and unique attraction. The clock accurately represents the ancient water clocks of our world and the mystery that surrounds the geniuses who constructed them.
Robin020 Says: Dar Batha Palace is a prominent city landmark and one of the main tourist attractions in the region. Located near the Dar el-Batha Museum, this amazing attraction consists of a luxurious palace, gorgeous gardens, as well as a museum dedicated to Moroccan arts and traditions.
Robin020 Says: Café Clock:Is situated in the beginning of Talaa Kbira Street, near the fine Medersa Bou Inania. This pleasant café is located in a 250-year-old courtyard house. The café provides traditional Moroccan cooking, delicious drinks, as well as the local Bohemian experience.
al2401 Says: Fes is the third largest city in Morocco and has a population of just over one million people. It is divided into 3 sections one of which is Fes el Bali - the old walled city. The medina of Fes el Bali is the larger of the two medinas in Fes and has been named a World...
al2401 Says: There are two forms of art related to pottery in Morocco - the beautifully designed pottery bowls, plates and vases and the ceramic tile work.Pottery pieces with traditional interwoven designs in blue and white are now displayed next to pieces with modern designs and many...
al2401 Says: The tannery in the medina in Fes is said to be the oldest in the world. They have been treating hides to produce soft leather for years. A visit to the tannery is not for those with a delicate sense of smell. The smells coming from the treating and dying vats can be quite...
al2401 Says: The Nejjarine Foundouk, or the 'Inn of the Carpenters', was built in the 12th century. It was one of the largest places of accommodation in the world at the time and could house over 100 traders. Fes had become a centre for trade and commerce and the foundouk was designed...
1 Review and 127 Opinions Everything was perfect - great location within easy reach of everywhere to be seen, lovely...
Robin020 Says: Café Clock is situated in the beginning of Talaa Kbira Street, near the fine Medersa Bou Inania. This pleasant café is located in a 250-year-old courtyard house. The café provides traditional Moroccan cooking, delicious drinks, as well as the local Bohemian experience
Robin020 Says: Café Clock is situated in the beginning of Talaa Kbira Street, near the fine Medersa Bou Inania. This pleasant café is located in a 250-year-old courtyard house. The café provides traditional Moroccan cooking, delicious drinks, as well as the local Bohemian experience
Robin020 Says: Café Clock is situated in the beginning of Talaa Kbira Street, near the fine Medersa Bou Inania. This pleasant café is located in a 250-year-old courtyard house. The café provides traditional Moroccan cooking, delicious drinks, as well as the local Bohemian experience
Fes to Merzouga - Bus and Desert Tour
FollowCrumbs Says: Hi guys,If anyone is looking for DIY info on doing a trip to the desert, I just posted everything you'll need to know here- http://www.followourbreadcrumbs.com/2011/10/diy-booking-desert-trip-fes-to-merzouga.htmlPlease don't hesitate to email me if you have any...
barryg23 Says: On our first visit to Fes, we took the train from Tangier, a journey which took 5 hours and cost 141 Dh for a first-class ticket. In Fes, the station is in the Ville Nouvelle. Most of the hotels are in this area and are within walking distance of the station though if you...
Medina: Everything and everywhere
solopes Says: This fabulous medieval shopping mall has... everything. You just have to stop and... bargain. Believe me, with more or less tea, with more or less money, you are going to buy tons of unexpected crafts, clothes, spices and... no idea, but you'll find out. This is the...
solopes Says: No, I don't like it, but "In Rome be a Roman"... so, I tried my best bargaining everywhere. I don't know (nor care) if I did good or bad deals! I just found amusing that, for them, it seems more important to discuss the articles than... selling them. That's why sometimes I...
solopes Says: There are some young boys displaced in motorbikes that approach tourists offering services as guide. Always demand the presentation of the official guide's card. I had none of the related bad experiences, but the guy that led me to the hotel and wanted to lead me in the...
stevemt Says: If you are staying at the medina in a town/city in Morocco, your taxi/car will only be able to deliver you to the medina wall, (or just inside.) From here its all on foot - and the streets are incredibly narrow, small, and not named.Before you have gotton out of the cab, you...
shaziafarooq Says: There is a small Burea de change at Fes Airport when you arrive but the queue can get very long with people from the same flight. Anywhere with a Western Union sign around Fes is a safe place to change your money and there is no commision charged. Changing at a bank means...
Veroali Says: Fes was created in the year of 798 by a king Idris II. The city grew up thank to incomers from Kajruvan (after them name for the biggest mosque in Fes). Then many dynasties fought for Fes and soon the city became one of the most significant cities in Morocco. 1248 Merenid...
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The oldest tannery in Fes has been at that same location, using the same all-natural processes, since the 14th Century. Pigeon droppings (acid) are combined...
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Q: Fez to Casablanca by train Posted: Sun September 11, 2011 10:39 PM BST Hi I will be staying in Fez from 22nd September to the...
A: The train journey is about 4 hours 30mins. The cost will be about 100 Dirhams maybe a little bit more. Trains depart Fez every 2 hours to Casablanca from 7am to...
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Fes...My Home through a Hole in my Dreams
It is known that it is the slight smell of decay that gives jasmine it's depth and it's elusive quality. With Fes, decay is the ambient environment and yet no place has ever seemed so alive to me....
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The city of Fes is composed of three distinct parts. Fes Ville Nouvelle is what most visitors to Fes first see, as the train and bus stations are located there, as well as most of the more expensive...
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Fez is one of Morocco’s four Imperial Cities and certainly the oldest and has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Fez (or Fes in French) was established in 789 by Idris I and called...
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Fes - For a fistful of Dirhams !
Fes - UNESCO world heritage monument, the oldest of the Royal Cities of Morocco, and a religious center for several hundred years - was my first introduction into Morocco, a country I have longed to...
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I spent about half a year in Fes, studying Arabic at an institute there (oh, Arabic, can it ever be learned!) and had a great time there. The city is pretty big, about 600.000 inhabitants, and is...
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