The trip to Morocco, which started from Casablanca, continued with Fes, the most interesting city of the country. Read on for a Fes travel guide with places to visit in Fes, how to get to Fes, what you need to know about Fes and much more!
Fas I knew that I would not be able to finish them all in 5 days, as it is a very large country in terms of surface area. Emphasizing more culture, giving up mountains and desert 5 days Morocco itinerary I determined. Our route had to start from Casablanca and end there because of the plane, so I made my trip plan to center there.
How to Get to Fes? Transportation to Fes
Our plane landed in Casablanca in the morning for our trip to Morocco. We immediately took delivery of our prearranged rental car and set off for our first stop, Fes. For car rental options in Morocco Rentalcars.com you can browse the website.
Our way from Kazanblanca to Fes was about 300 km. The wide and smooth highway, the decent cities along the way, had suddenly changed our dream of authentic country travel.
We went directly from Casablanca Airport with the car we rented to Fes, but you can also come this way by train. The train takes about 4,5 hours.
Fes Travel Guide
We arrived in Fes around 10:00 in the morning. Fes, one of the most authentic cities in Morocco. The world's largest traffic-free city settlement is also here. The region known as the old city, Fes el Bali (the oldest city surrounded by walls), UNESCO World Heritage Site taken. It is closed to vehicle traffic, but donkey and motorcycle traffic is at least as intense as human traffic.
The name Morocco, which we use for the country in our language, also comes from the city of Fes and the name of the country is used as Morocco in Turkish only.
The old town of Fes is a labyrinth. My advice is to explore this labyrinth yourself, but if you say I'm lazy, you can find guides that will travel with you all day at the main gates of the city at very cheap prices.
As soon as the guides realize that you are a tourist at the main entrances, they follow you and when they say you don't want a guide, they say some negative superstitions about the old city, don't believe it! They line up intimidating words one after the other, as if you'd get lost, snatched.
Dive into the maze. They have determined travel routes in the labyrinth with 6 different colors, these lines intersect in certain places. If you still can't find your way, if you ask for help from the shopkeepers, they will be happy to take you to the point you want.
If you have been to Mardin or Diyarbakir, the narrow streets and stone houses in the old city there will be very familiar to you. It was nourished by Arab architecture, and here too…
Places to Visit in Fes
The old city of Fes is very well preserved, and restoration work continues in some parts of it. Former French colony Morocco attracts a lot of tourists from France. You can see more tourists on the streets than many of our historical cities…
There is a river running under the city, but it is not very possible to see it, do not be surprised if you come across bridges from time to time.
It is thought that there are more than 9000 streets in Fes. Make sure to take time for yourself to explore these streets and take photos. By following the octagonal signs, you can visit Fes on the route you wish. It is possible to visit the city on 6 different routes, and maps often show you where you are at corners and which route you are on, routes separated by colors such as blue-green-yellow. At the end of these routes R'cif SquareYou reach . Thus, you will have visited the main line of Fes.
Bab Boujloud The most popular point to enter the old city of Fes is the University of Karavayyin, one of the oldest universities in the world, immersing in the city from here'You can see many places to see by following the right touristic route, and you can shop at colorful bazaars.
Even if you don't shop, leather works and textiles will draw you in. You won't even notice how you move from one shop to the next. Remember the main rule, There is no shopping in Morocco without bargaining!
Karavayyin University It is one of the must-see structures, but only Muslims can enter the mosque, so you have to say Selamun Aleyküm when entering. Women are not allowed in trousers, if you do not have a skirt and a headscarf, you cannot enter.
Chouara Tanneries The part of Fez that made it known all over the world. It is possible to watch and photograph the workshops, where raw hides are still actively processed, from leather shops or cafes. Definitely an experience to be had. Prepare yourself for the intense smell of leather. Especially if you are going during the hot season, the smell of leather can be very disturbing. It may be helpful to have a few mint leaves with you and hold them to your nose.
In every city in Morocco outside the old city Mellah namely the Jewish quarter. I suggest that you see these architecturally different areas throughout Morocco.
While visiting Fes, you will see many mosques and buildings with wonderful woodwork.
From time to time, you will come face to face with donkeys on the streets, where even 2 people will have trouble passing side by side, besides, so many colors together and an endless movement will draw you in.
Where to Stay in Fes
Restoring old houses in Fes, Riad They were converted into mansions called mansions. I definitely recommend you to visit these mansions. You can choose the hotel you will stay in as one of these mansions. These riads definitely have a courtyard, mosaic engravings on the walls, and some have a pool in the middle. It is possible to find good options at not very high prices.
The Riad we stayed in was located in a side street within walking distance from the back entrance of the old city centre. Riad Boustan You can view as.
Make sure to add Fes to your list of places to see in Morocco, as one of the authentic stops of our Morocco tour.
Other Morocco Travel Articles
- For those who are considering planning a 5-day trip to Morocco; 5 days Morocco itinerary
- For those looking for a reason to go to Morocco: 6 very good reasons to go to Morocco
- For those wondering about Fes, one of the most interesting cities in Morocco; Things to do in Fes
- For what you need to know before going to Morocco: Morocco travel guide
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7 Comments
It's 6:30, we read your comment, I was sleeping, we couldn't wake up, we will travel, thank you
Now let's say fez
I read your article, I will go out
Thanks
Great, enjoyable trips!
I would be very happy if you add your suggestions as comments after visiting 🙂
I am a photography artist. Morocco is one of the countries I want to visit the most. Many thanks for your information and suggestions.
You have deepened my horizons, stay healthy.
Morocco can be an invaluable blessing for you. It is a destination preferred by photography groups.
I hope you go and see it soon.
A very nice Fez summary, good luck to your eyes and mouth!
The leather smells in the Chouara Tanneries are really sharp..that's why my humble advice: don't forget to take a few mint leaves with you 🙂
A little advice for photography enthusiasts: don't forget to take your zoom lens with you for tannery photos, if you have a lens up to 200mm will be very useful for you.
Great advice, thanks a lot 🙂
If you don't have a sensitive nose like me and you haven't been in a hot climate, the smell isn't too bad to bear 🙂 Mint is already there everywhere, it would be good to carry it by hand.
Photography enthusiasts should also consider your suggestion 🙂