"Fes - my favourite Moroccan city" Wilaya de Fes by grets

Wilaya de Fes Travel Guide: 204 reviews and 386 photos

The oldest parts of Fes date back to about year 925 when some 2000 Arab families came to this area from Kairouan in Tunisia as refigees.

Mosques were built, and the old city was slowly created, including the huge medina.

For me, the best part of our entire trip to Morocco, was the visit to the medina in Fes. It was an onslought on the senses - sound, smell, sight and feel. It cannot be described easily, it was like walking into a totally different world. Each part of the medina was dedicated to a craft or a certain type of goods, the most famous (and infamous) being the tanneries. Wow!

Last visit to Wilaya de Fes: May 1992
Intro Updated May 30, 2005
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The official photographer Tourist Traps (4)

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angiebabe Oct 31, 2007 at 4:29 AM Report Abuse

Thoroughly enjoyed your tips &old photos around Fes thanx!Great for reliving memories too!Luckily i went with friends who had been merchants in the medina so knew many people there&where to buy the right stuff!Seen their wedding videos dressed like u too!
TheLongTone Oct 31, 2007 at 3:42 AM Report Abuse

Isn't Fes just the greatest. Balak Balak!
freya_heaven Jun 18, 2005 at 2:41 AM Report Abuse

Fascinating reading Grete, you managed to get some wonderful people photos during your time here. The architecture of Fez is beautiful. (~_~)