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Morocco in double-quick time
If you want to see a country fast, and get a good taste, not just in the obvious touristy places. If you are ready for a lot of travelling and a bit of mild disco...
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Mules carrying luggage
Although I’ve been back home a while. I still have memories of seeing a mules loaded up with our heavy suitcases. Their legs buckling underneath. A taxi brought so...
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Enlightening Tour of Morocco!
Thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the trip. Thought it was well organised. Riding through the dunes on a camel! Staying in Kasbah Oliver and exploring the village a...
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Great trip but some journeys too long
A good trip covering a vast area gave us a good experience of the country. Each area had something different, ,enjoyed the desert . also the Atlas Mountains, only p...
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Camels in a sandstorm
A relaxing and very enjoyable adventure. First day of camel trecking was enhanced by a terrific sandstorm, followed by torrential rain that fell whilst we were sle...
Fez Tour Selection Trips
- There’s a common saying in Fez that one could live in the medina their whole life and never have to leave. If you want to experience this for yourself, book a tour with accommodation in a riad. A riad is a traditional Moroccan residence, and they are typically found within the Medina. If you stay in one, you won’t ever have to leave either!
- Make sure to not engorge yourself before you visit a tannery for the first time -- they smell very strongly, and the small mint sprig you will be given may not prevent you from becoming nauseous!
- If you only packed a limited amount of clothing, wear your most conservative outfits in Fez. It is more conservative than Marrakech, which is more accustomed to tourists. Save your typical Western, or more revealing, clothing for Casablanca. There, Western styles are commonplace, and no one will pay you a second glance.
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Fez Safety
Like in the other medieval cities of Morocco, you should remain aware of your surroundings and never carry all of your cash and valuables. Petty theft and pickpocketing is your largest concern, though you may be also be harrassed by hawkers and vendors to buy their products (though this is mainly an annoyance, and not a safety concern).
On a guided tour, there is little else to worry about in Fez. Morocco is run by a monarchy Another precaution is to avoid traveling through the medina at night, especially alone. It is much easier to be mugged if you are lost and alone in a series of dark alleys.
What to do in Fez?
- Learn about the Moroccan royal family and see the exterior of their active Fez palace, Dar el Makhzen. Because it is still in use, you can’t enter inside, but this may be a great stopping point to hear about the Moroccan government, and its transformation into a constitutional monarchy while on a history tour of Fez.
- Visit Dar Bartha, a former palace that is now a museum. Visit for several hours to familiarize yourself with the museum’s incredible collection of traditional artifacts, from embroidery to woodcarvings. You can also take a walk in the beautiful attached gardens, which include plant life, mosaics, and fountains.
- Hike Mount Zalagh to view Fez in its entirety, and see the gorgeous olive-dotted hillside that surround the city. This will be a welcome break from the crowds of the city, and a great way to familiarize yourself with the Moroccan countryside.
- Appreciate Fez’s Jewish history by visiting the Mellah, or the ancient Jewish quarter of the city, to see Jewish architecture and the old synagogue. This fortified district also has a fascinating history, which your tour guide will explain to you.
- Visit the ancient Chouara Tannery to learn -- and watch -- how leather is made traditionally, and has been for over 1,000 years.
- Another great hike is to the Merenid Tombs. Climb this hill to see the untouched royal tombs, which are completely authentic as they stand today. The short climb you have to take will be further rewarded by an all-encompassing view of the Fez medina.
Fez Desert Tours
Because of Fez’s proximity to the Sahara, it is one common taking off point to spending some time underneath the desert skies. Seeing the Sahara in person is unlike anything else in the world, and as a result, we highly recommend taking a tour that includes visiting it.
On a Sahara tour, you are likely to sleep under the stars at a desert camp, ride a camel, and learn about the nomadic Berber lifestyle.
Fez Travel Tips
- Don’t drink any water that isn’t from water bottle, or that you trust to be filtered. If this even means refusing ice in restaurants, you should make sure to do it. Getting very sick early on your Moroccan tour is one easy way to ruin a vacation.
- Avoid drinking alcohol. This is frowned upon in most of Morocco, specifically in Fez, which is one of the most conservative cities in the country.
- Are you looking to save some money? Take your meals not covered by your group tour at the many street vendors. The food is delicious, authentic, and very cheap.
- Be wary of fake guides. As you will be on a guided tour, it’s less likely that you’ll be harrassed by these men, but if you are, be sure to tell them a firm “no” or, in Arabic, “la.”
- On a similar note, be sure to negotiate the price of your transportation and any favors you may ask for beforehand. This way, you won’t be charged an absurd amount at the end of the ride.
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