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Kasbah de Oudaias
The kasbah sits high up on the bluff overlooking the Oued Bou Regreg-river and the Atlantic Ocean.
The main entry is the enormous Almohad gate Bab Oudaia built in 1195
Inside the kasbah white-washed houses - most of which were buildt by Muslim refugees from Spain.
The southern corner of the kasbah houses the Andalusian Gardens.
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Although I don’t have any descent photos of Fes doesn’t mean it’s not an absolutely stunning city: it is. The problem is that it is really difficult to take photos when you’re down in the streets. There are so many people and of course, many locals don’t like it if you take photos of them without permission. Furthermore if you’ve got a nice camera you might not want to get it out in the middle of a packed street as you are automatically a target as a rich foreigner who might want to buy something expensive or as a victim of pickpockets. Fes has a lot of poverty and beggars. Especially beggars with no legs and things like that. It can be quite shocking. That’s not to say Fes is particularly dangerous. I went shopping around Fes alone and got NO hassle; only ‘hello, welcome how are you?’ in about 7 different languages.
Things to see:
The Medina (the old town)
The gateways into the old town for example: Bab Bou Jeloud
Medersa Bou Inania built between 1350 and 1357. Non Muslims can enter
Kairaouine Mosque (one of the largest in Morocco made between 859 and 862)
Medersa el-Attarine (1325)
The Jewish Quarter (Fes el-Jdid)
The Royal Palace (Dar el-Makhzen)
Bab Dekkaken (the gateway)
Bou Jeloud gardens.
Walking though Fez really does feel like going back in time. It’s fantastic. It really is a MUST see activity in Africa!!!!
If you’re feeling brave you should also check out the meat market just to surprise yourself. Though afterwards you may not feel like eating any more meat in Morocco!!!! Or even ever again!!!! Don’t go if you are a strong animal rights advocate as it may disturb you. You have to remember Morocco is a lot poorer than most countries.
Anyway, do’t let that discourage you Fes is wonderful!!!!! Leave a Comment Directions: Fez is situated in the North East of Morocco near Meknes or a little south east of Rabat.
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Essaouira
With its picture-potscard stone ramparts and turrets, and its almost perfectly preserved maze-like medina, Essaouira is the most popular of the Atlantic coastal towns.
Inside the town walls, it's all light and charm, a labyrinth of narrow lanes, whitewashed houses, tranquil squares and artisans in tiny workshops.
Many Europeans and artists, enchanted by the place, have invested in medina properties and an arty, expat influence is evident throughout the town.
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A grande tour circuit that can be done in 3-5 days - and any longer if you can!
Scenic route all the way from the excellent city of Marrakech - a great starting point with its melting pot introduction of Moroccan-European blends with heaps to do and see with souks and palace museums and rose gardens, and the views of the Atlas mountains in the background. -
and then head off into berber territory heading up and over TizinTichka with dramatic landscapes and scenery along the way - berber villages on sides of mountain and hill sides, rivers with pink oleander, wheat being harvested and the colourful berber women out in the fields and men on their donkeys.
Up and over the dramatic highest mountain pass in Morocco created by the French in 1935 opening the way to Telouet where the Glaoui Lords of the Atlas ruled and through to film set city of kasbahs Ait Benhaddou, the film sets of Ouarzazate and on to the kasbahs of the Dades Valley starting from Skoura through to the stunning and diverse Dades Gorges road, the Todra Gorges road up to beautiful Tamtatouche.
on to the historic ancient city of the Sahara, Rissani where naughty royals were sent to be quiet!, with its ruins of the city before Sijillimassa and significant souks bringing people from numerous tribes from around the area to buy and sell, then youre at the magical desert of Merzouga.
See another world out in the life of the desert - take a trip and meet some bedouins, do the sand, camel and sunset or sunrise must do's with a traditional meal and drumming to top it off.
And when youre ready to leave take the N12 with its sporadic spectacular land formations and dust storms through Nekob to the Draa Valley - if you have time head south to see the 52 days to Timbuktu sign at Zagora and back on up the beautiful Draa with its many kasbahs and palmeraies through Agdz and TizinTinififft to Ouarzazate and back to Marrakech. Leave a Comment
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Mellah
In the 14th century Fés el Jdid (New Fes) became a refuge for Jews, thus creating a mellah, or Jewish quarter. The records suggest that the move was orchestrated to offer the Jews greater protection. And they did enjoy the favour of the sultan, repaying him with their loyalty during conflict. Few Jewish families live here now, but their houses with windows and balconies looking onto the streets, are marked contrast to Muslim styles.
The Ibn Danan Synagoge was restored with the aid of Unesco in 1999.
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Fes
The oldest of the imperial cities, Fes is arguably the symbolic heart of Morocco. Founded shortly after the Arabs swept across North Africa and Spain, it became the country's religious and culture centre, shaped by eachof the great dynasties and by its populations' roots in Muslim Spain and the Arab east.
Fes has long been considered the centre of Islamic ortodoxy in Morocco (Green, the colour of Islam, predominates on Fes walls and doors)
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Jardin Majorelle
Now owned by the French couturier Yves Saint-Laurent; the pretty sub-topical gardens provides a wonderful haven.
They where designed by the French painter Jacques Majorelle, who lived here from 1922 to 1962.
In among the cati, bamboo and cascades of bourgainvillaea is a deep-blue villa, now housing the museum.
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Saadian Tombs
Long hidden from intrusive eyes, the area of the Saadian Tombs was the original previliged cementry for decents of the prophet Mohammed.
The mausoleum is devided into three small halls.
There are 66 Saadians, included AL-Mansour, his sucessors and their closest family members, buried under the two main structures, and there are more than 100 buried outside the buildings.
Thecentral Hall of the Twelve columns is held to be one of the finest examples of Moroccan-Andalucian decorative art. Leave a Comment
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Skala de la Ville
At the east side of the medina, you can gain acces to the ramparts and the Skala de la Ville, the impressive sea bastion built along the cliffs.
lined with a collection of European brass cannons from the 18th and 19th centuries the walkway has great views out to sea.
Locals and tourists alike gather here to watch the sun disappear over the horizon
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Chefchaoun (also Chaouen or Xauen) has a lovely location in the Rif Mountains. It's a mavellous mix between Spanish and Arabic. It feels very safe and relaxing. You could be tempted to stay there for your whole Morocco trip!
The Muslims expelled from Spain settled here and the town remained isolated for many years. Spanish troops occupied Chefchaouen until the 1920’s (by then they spoke a weird strain of medieval Spanish). This is why you can see many traits here typical to the south of Spain such as it's tiled roofs.
Things to see and do:
The Medina (the old town): It's great just to walk around the narrow cobbled streets looking at the blue and green and white houses which look as cool and refreshing as mints. The shopping streets are incredible too with so many multi coloured goods hanging from the shop fronts. You can also see many weaving looms which is another Spanish influence as it was them who introduced the silkworm.
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The 17th Century Kasbah which is in Plaza Uta el-Hammam. It is really a great place to go in. I loved the architecture and the artefacts you can find within. If you look around my Morocco page some more you'll come across photos taken inside the Kasbah.
And the Market held on Monday and Thursdays. It is a must see activity not because of the things you can buy there, but mainly because of how different it looks!
After my second visit here I have finally built a page dedicated to this pretty little town. Please feel try to use the link below to have a look at it:
Take me to Blint's Chefchaouen Page Leave a Comment Directions: Chefchaoun is located in the North East East of Morocco in the Rif Mountains. It's close to Tetouan and the Mediterranean sea.
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