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Pro
Peaceful and authentic. Distance to Nouvelle Ville
Con
Location within Morocco. Distance to Nouvelle Ville
In a nutshell
This place deserves more than a 2 day pit stop. It requires time to be explored and discovered.
go to ancienne medina with Abdelkader!
agngaw Says: we had a chance to see old medina in Fes with Abdelkader; he is a licensed tour guide in Fes (ps. avoid the fake ones, you can meet them on the streets, if you wish to spend the day with the real one - ask in your hostel or hotel). Without him it would be impossible to see...
Waxbag Says: Ancient craftsmanship still thrives in Fez. The city’s souks have specialized craft zones where Maalems, or master artisans, can still be seen meticulously working their ancient art with their specialized tools and bare hands. If you allow yourself to meander through the...
Waxbag Says: The most remarkable sight in Fez, if not Morocco, are the Chouara Tanneries. The Chouara Tanneries are the largest tanneries in Fez and one of the most striking sights in Morocco. It is run by only one family with around 125 members. Little has changed in the production of...
Waxbag Says: Non muslims may not visit a mosque in Fez but they may visit theological colleges like the Madersa Bou Inania. This madera is an exquisite example of 14th century Merinid artisanship and architecture. The zellij glass tile, stucco work, and carved screens are some of the...
cabeyp Says: Here you will come across modern, sufi, gnaoua... a complete mix of music but the focus is on traditional sufi.Dar Tazi being one of the main free event venues for this.You can happily hear enough concerts without payng a penny if you so wish.Some hotels have terrasses...
cabeyp Says: This is not to be overseen. Yes, it makes for an interesting alternative to the sacred Music Festival also held in Fes.Free and Ticketed concerts runs over a few days.Excellent acustics on the square at Bab Boujloud.
cabeyp Says: This ia an amazing riad in the medina. Recently opened. The first to have a legal alcohol license. Every 2nd week they put on a pool party incl. Nibbles and sangria. Entry DH150,- includes use of pool.Normal access to pool incl dinner is DH300, so make a day of it.
hat53 Says: Your guide will take you to the leatherworks. It is a fascinating view, the man working the leather to make is smooth and give it the desired colors.Some people can't stand the smell and bring some mint to cover it up. Tell me, is it really that bad?
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cabeyp Says: In a spot you wouldn't just stumble into. After a stroll to R'Cif, it's just round the corner. Run by a local Moroccan family in a non touristy quarter.Pre book so they are open. Always cook on the spot only.Menu only DH140 (€14) for full starters, main and desert.
Cafe Clock: Meeting point - funky to just hang out
cabeyp Says: Too pricey for the food you get but good quality and a nice treat.Known for it's camel burger, but I prefered the lamb burger. Expensive at DH90,-Great terrasse to hang out on. WiFiEnglish owned.Dreadlocked staff. Draws the traveller crowd. Lamb burger
Many places around the city: SPECIALLY FOR GOURMETS
venteeocho Says: Every inch a capital, Fez is also the capital of gastronomy. It is the birthplace of the legendary and succulent pastilla: a flaky pastry as light as rice paper stuffed with a subtle blend of minced pigeon, sugar, almonds and spices. And then, if you happen to meet a nougat...
F-Lounge/ Fez lounge: Modern shisha lounge
cabeyp Says: Shisha bar in the medina. No terasse but will be great spot for the colder autumn and winter evenings. Trying to appeal to the nouvelle ville crowd but more likely to attract tourists that fancy a change.Modern lounge style athmosphere. Lacking a bit in charm, but that is...
Club next to Jnan Palace: Go Clubbing with the Moroccans
cabeyp Says: Here you will find the people that want to be seen. The crowd s mainly yound affluent Moroccan men with 20% female, yet not sure how many of them were working vs just going out. The dress code is stylish - designer labels, short skirts (very short skirts, therefor the...
Catching a taxi you have two options: Hailing one in the street or going to a taxi rank.
There are ranks in Bab Boujloud, Batha, R'Cif, etc Just look for the small signs saying Petit Taxi.
But whatever you do be quick!
Once a taxi slows down be ready to prance. You run over qnd indicate it's yours by opening the door. Do not talk to the driver first as it is fairly certain some locals will jump in from the other side and off they go.
Be prepared to argue over it being yours depending on the time of day and the rank you are at taxis can be rare and you do not want to be losing out just because you are too civil to fight your corner.
In Fes taxis go on a meter and most drivers turn it on automatically, but do give a quick glance to make sure it has happened.
The small taxis are legally not permitted to carry more than 3 passengers.
Updated Sep 28, 2009
Marjane or Acima: Where do I buy wine & beer?
cabeyp Says: Big supermarkets in the Nouvelle Ville (taxi ride from th Madina)Marjane being the bigger of the 2 If you do not want to spend a fortune on alcohol in the few licensed places in the medina(e.g. Mezzanine, Riad Fes, Riad Alkantara) then jump in a petit taxi for ca DH12 - 20...
everywhere...: sugar, tea, coca cola...
venteeocho Says: There are few streets in old Fez that do not have many shops. The basic shop is the tiny grocery store, where basic commodities like sugar, tea, tins and Coca Cola can be bought. Often there will be shops selling goods needed by the local craftsmen. In slghtly wider streets,...
Fez was founded in 789
at a place between the mountains
where the river was flushing by.
History has provided the city with long periods of hardship,
but Fez has never died.
Today it has its own culture,
pride, art and even cuisine.
Written Aug 27, 2003
If you get
- Touched on purpose
- insulted
- stered at in an overly sleezy/ perverted way
- have someone exposing themselveds to you
- groping themselves and asking you for a massage
DO NOT be intimidated or ashamed that it has happened to you beacuse that is what the are relying on.
Instead DO make a scene, shout at them, tell them to go away and leave you alone and do this in what ever your own language is as your tone and body language will let others around know that you are upset and they will come to your help and put the offender in his place.
Normally you will also receive a very sincere and appology from the other Moroccans that hope this incident will not tarnish the rest of your stay.
It will also be good for you to express that something was wrong!
Do remember though that streets are full and the genuine accidental touch can happen but if this is the case the person will appollogise immidiately. And pople watching is a Moroccan past time. But we all know the difference between what is comfortable and what isn't.
Written Oct 9, 2009
cabeyp Says: If you ar a cat lover you could struggle in Fes. Here there are hundreds of cats and most are misformed, malnutritioned or have a problem of some sort.If you think you can save it you can't. Here many expats and tourist often give in to the cuteness but the animals are often...
venteeocho Says: Visiting some of the clothes shops of Fez is an experience that is worthwhile even if you're not buying anything. Like this one, clothes in all colours and qualities hang from every possible spot as high as the ceiling.Long sticks are easily available when you want to take a...
Fes is just amazing and beats Marrakech hands down
It took me 9 visits to Morocco to finally get here and i absolutely have fallen in love with Fes. The medina is so much nicerthan that of Marrakech, yet does not feel as large and confusing as I had...
There is a city in North Africa where time seems to be suspended, where the gates are a corridor to ancient realm. It is the largest living Islamic medieval city and the biggest car-free urban zone on...
Fes where two worlds come together
You have a beautiful view of the old city if you are up the hill where castle is. From above you see a city that looks like it has not changed for centuries. Well, it hasn't. If you enter the old...
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