"FEZ" Morocco Travelogue by cadzand

Morocco Travel Guide: 11,790 reviews and 26,578 photos

Karaouine mosque

First of all, have a look at the city from the top of the hill and the Merinides tombs. From there you have a nice view on hundreds of minarets and mosquees.
Then go downtown to the medina and feel the atmosphere of the narrow streets and the souks. Don't miss the medersa Bou Inania, the great Karouine mosquee.

Jewish cimetary

At a couple of hundred meters from there, you can visit the jewish cimetary, as there is an important jewish community living in Fez

and the Nejjarine square, with his nice caravanserai>

The souks

The Souks

For the tourist, the souks are the place to go to dive right into Moroccan culture and to see what live there is really all about. Naturally, tourists can be spotted a 100 yards away by the keen eyed street merchants just waiting for your money... So you will get hassled, nicely, but hassled anyway. Take the time to look at negotiate. It's all part of the game.

The ivory shop

You'll find anything and everything in these huge bazaars... Rugs, souvenirs, ornaments, food, guides, spicies, babouches, traditional art, etc...
Souks are all the charm and hospitality that Morocco has to offer brought together in a single place.

The wool-dyer

It's also the place where you can still see and learn about different crafts, as here the wool-dyer.

The leather tanners

and the leather-tanners. A very hard job. Once a week they change colours. For tourists who don't like the smell, fresh mint leaves are always available

The weaver

At the weaver's you'll find nice silk scarfs, cotton table-cloths, djellabas, etc.

The earthenware

Of course, you don't leave this place without a look on the earthenware.

The royal Palace

<Once left the medina, go and by some delicious almonds nearby the royal palace.

Page Updated Apr 17, 2003
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yurxlnc Mar 27, 2006 at 2:22 AM Report Abuse

Great pics.
wcph Jul 29, 2005 at 7:54 PM Report Abuse

Wow so many pics! Enjoyed looking at them all.
matcrazy1 Mar 11, 2005 at 6:24 AM Report Abuse

Hotel under the stars is the best accommodation :-) ---> *****!
whitecliff62 Nov 23, 2004 at 1:02 PM Report Abuse

Sleeping in a tent, in the dessert under the stars Mmmmmmmm great stuff, this is one place i have always wanted to visit.
Sandi-2004 Sep 26, 2004 at 11:53 PM Report Abuse

What a beautiful & sweet Intro page photo. The colors are wonderful. The little boy looks so fragile as he sits waiting.
andrea.d Jul 18, 2004 at 6:24 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful pics, nice job! :)
Maph Mar 27, 2004 at 4:41 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful pics, excellent work
etfromnc Mar 17, 2004 at 3:16 PM Report Abuse

Happy birthday, although I see that it is just about over. Morocco has been rising on my list of places to go over the past year or so and you just pushed it even higher. Thanks!!
Bigjones Dec 1, 2003 at 9:00 AM Report Abuse

Morocco was also a dream for me. I'm just back but hope to go there again as soon as possible. Nice meeting you yesterday ;-)
myriam_c Nov 9, 2003 at 3:34 AM Report Abuse

Ben nog eens komen kijken. Marokko zit nl. weer in de planning (april 2004). Welk seizoen zijn jullie ook alweer geweest?