Lost in the Souks. Fez, Morocco, Fes, Morocco
Fez is a city with a racing heartbeat and a vibrant spirit, filled with sights, sounds, and smells unlike any place I’ve ever been to. The second largest city in Morocco with a population of over 1 million boasts a labyrinth of more than 9000 streets and alleyways within the medina, each one offering something new just around the corner.
The entrance to the medina is called Bab Boujloud, the blue door, and it is the beautiful portal into the madness of Fez. This is a good point of reference for starting a journey into the medina, but be well-aware that you will get lost at some point during your exploration. It’s bound to happen, so just enjoy the adventure that is Fez as much as possible. Keep your eyes and ears open, you never know what could be waiting for you around a corner!
Fez has an airport, but I found domestic flights within Morocco to be relatively expensive, and because everything is accessible by train or bus, it is probably not worth it for budget travellers to look into flights.
We went to Fez from Chefchaouen by a CTM bus, which took about four hours. After arriving to the bus station, we took a taxi to the blue gate, one of the well-known entrances into the medina, which is composed of only pedestrian streets. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The entrance to the medina is called Bab Boujloud, the blue door, and it is the beautiful portal into the madness of Fez. This is a good point of reference for starting a journey into the medina, but be well-aware that you will get lost at some point during your exploration. It’s bound to happen, so just enjoy the adventure that is Fez as much as possible. Keep your eyes and ears open, you never know what could be waiting for you around a corner!
Fez has an airport, but I found domestic flights within Morocco to be relatively expensive, and because everything is accessible by train or bus, it is probably not worth it for budget travellers to look into flights.
We went to Fez from Chefchaouen by a CTM bus, which took about four hours. After arriving to the bus station, we took a taxi to the blue gate, one of the well-known entrances into the medina, which is composed of only pedestrian streets. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Lost in the Souks. Fez, Morocco
Guide Location: Morocco » Fes
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Valerie Streif
Read it on Author's Website: http://valerie-michelle.com/2016/05/03/lost-in-the-souks-fez-morocco/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Morocco » Fes
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Valerie Streif
Read it on Author's Website: http://valerie-michelle.com/2016/05/03/lost-in-the-souks-fez-morocco/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Bab Boujloud
- Dar Jannat Hostel
- Cafe Clock
- Cafe Laglali
- Jardin Jnan Sbil
- Kairaouine Mosque
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