![]() The following highlights in Fez are ones you shouldn’t miss. But the medina is a spectacle that will linger in your memory. We would not say that Fez is beautiful in the classic sense – certainly not. Smells, tastes, noises – nobody here is spared from their overwhelming senses. At first we weren’t sure: should we like it or hate it here? Sometimes we were fascinated, then disgusted, sometimes excited, sometimes horrified. The Fez medina can be a little overwhelming, as it was for us. That atmosphere and vibe, which Marrakesh seems to miss – you will find it in Fes! Fez was without a doubt one of our favorite places on our trip to Morocco. More original, more authentic, more exciting. Fez Travel Guide: Sights, Attractions and Highlights in the Medina of Fezįez is different from Marrakech. Extra travel tips for Fez: Transport, Security & moreġ. Food and Drinks in Fez: Tips for Restaurants and Cafes Fez Travel Guide: Sights, Attractions and Highlights in the Medina of Fez Ask shopkeepers for directions, or you can fall back on the eager kids happy to rescue confused foreigners – though the remuneration they expect can be steep. A handy tip is to note the ‘main’ streets that eventually lead to a gate or landmark – just follow the general flow of people. Navigation can be confusing and getting lost at some stage is a certainty, but look at this as part of the adventure. Everywhere, listen out for the call to prayer or the mule driver’s cry 'balak!' ('look out!') to warn of the approach of a heavily laden pack animal. Around the next corner you might find a beautifully tiled fountain, a workshop hammering copper pots, a camel’s head announcing a specialist butcher, or just a gang of kids turning their alley into a football pitch. Following your nose will lead you to women with bundles of freshly cut herbs, children carrying trays of loaves to be baked in the local bakery or a cafe selling glasses of spiced Berber coffee. It pays to do a little random exploration and simply follow your nose or ears to discover the most unexpected charms of Fez’ nature. The major sights are really only a small part of the charm of the medina. R'cif is likely to provide an alternate focus for the medina. The R’cif area has undergone a big facelift with a smart new gate and refurbished square and the river has been upgraded. ![]() From here, it’s uphill to reach the northern gates of Bab Guissa and Bab Jamaï, or head south towards Bab R’cif. Both converge near Place An Nejjarine, continuing to the Kairaouine Mosque and Zawiya Moulay Idriss II – the heart of the city. On your left as you enter is Talaa Kebira (Big Slope), with Talaa Seghira (Little Slope) on your right. Today, around 90,000 Fassis still call this maze of twisting alleys, blind turns and hidden souqs home, while tourists call it one of the most mind-boggling places they’ll visit in Morocco.īab Bou Jeloud in the west is the main entrance to the old city, with two main streets descending into the medina’s heart. ![]() The essential footprint of the medina hasn’t changed in nearly a millennium, as the surrounding hills have constrained expansion – the last big growth of the traditional medina was in the 13th century with the construction of Fez El Jdid. Travelling from the Ville Nouvelle to Fez El Bali is like stepping back in time.
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