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Real Name: Luc Van Elst
Lives In: Gent, BE
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Morocco - (Fès(z)) - its history - its tourism

by Luchonda - last update: Jun 3, 2006

First sentence of the Koran ""Allah...

The Koran
Morroco, located in the NW of Africa, counts three mayor cities.
-Casablanca as an economical pivot table
-Rabat as the Capital and seat of the government
-And .. Fès finaly as intellectual and artisan headquarter of Morocco.
Even more .. Morocco counts 4 imperial cities: Rabat, Marrakesh, Fès and Mehnès.
Fès is the oldest one
..
Once you find your way in the many narrow streets of the Fès Medina you have to visit the El Attarina medresse, a highlight of combined architecture of wood and marble.
It is here that i was fascinated by the "zellij" sculptures of Koran verses


From the right to the left
"Allah, thanks for saving me today once again against Satan"
The University of Fez ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
Give water to the people

Give water to the people ...

In many corners and public streets you will see this well decorated waterfountains, used for many reasons like daily water supply (local woman on the left - having some waterfun (local children in the middle), cleaning shoes by a professional shoemaker (right).

Medina - the oldest part in Fès

Very narrow streets, many shops, no cars allowed - only locals, tourists and mules and donkies
(who is who?) because this is the only way of transport in the oldest part of the city. And be aware - they have the first right ! The mules i mean.
Medina

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Luchonda's Wilaya de Fes Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 16 - Photos: 16
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Local Customs
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1

Luchonda's Wilaya de Fes Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Moroccon traditionsJune, 2005 7
Palais MnebhiJune, 2005 6
Picturing local production of leather & potteryJune, 2005 8
Some wild pictures in Fès MedinaJune, 2005 5

Comments for Luchonda about Wilaya de Fes
angiebabe Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:47 UTC
 nice page Luc - hope to spend some more time here for the Fes music festival in June!looking forward to it!
HORSCHECK Mon Dec 1, 2008 21:25 UTC
 Luc, outstanding photos on this fabulous page about Wilaya de Fes. I especially like your travelogue about the tannery. Well done.
christine.j Sun Dec 17, 2006 19:39 UTC
 Very interesting and wonderful pictures! I wonder how they keep the fridge from falling off the poor donkey?
barryg23 Sun Mar 19, 2006 09:12 UTC
 Great tips, pics and travelogues on Fes. Brings back nice memories of my visit last year.
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