Fes is unlike any city you've seen - prepare for an assault on the senses...
If you've been keeping up with my blogs over the last week, you'd have known that we had to say our farewells in Marrakesh as we were all going our separate ways. But after a one hour flight for Fes (which is incredibly cheap by the way!), I was back on my own in Fes. the first thing you instantly notice is the heat - it's unlike anything I've experienced, but a little cooler than Marrakesh. After a quick 30 minute taxi ride from the airport which cost about $3, I was outside the wondrous blue gate of Fes el Bali - Bab Bou Jeloud or the "Blue Gate". Surrounding me were donkeys transporting goods, sellers yelling at passers by, food stalls and people wandering about looking for a good deal. The city was alive.
Fes el Bai is the oldest walled part of Fes, which is made up of thousands of narrow alleyways which made up the ancient medieval city and is now a hub of markets, stalls, mosques and sights. And by thousands, I mean THOUSANDS of alleyways. I recommend Maps.me for offline maps when visiting any country, but I promise you this will not help you here. There are about 9,400 alleyways winding and twisting through Fes el Bali, some leading to dead ends and others bringing you back to where you came. Lots of locals will ask for money in return for showing you to your destination - be wary of this too. They will ask for almost 50 Dirhams (about £4 or $5) to show you a short way, and will most likely ask for more when you get there. As with any city, I recommend you explore and see the sights for yourself. But in Fes, a lot of people will hassle you so don't be afraid to politely say no and walk away.
With this in mind, I made straight to the nearest restaurant and I sat with my bag up on a balcony eatery overlooking the Blue Gate due to the intense heat. And of course, I went for my favourite Peppermint Tea straight away for only 10 Dirhams which is ridiculously cheap! Afterwards, I made my way to the hostel (pictured) which was a very cool classic Riad with a central living space. Be ready for amazing views of Fes in my next post which will feature the streets and markets of this beautiful city, please follow to keep up!
The City of Fes, Morocco
My hostel, Dar Rabha
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🌏 | Fes, Morocco
📷 | Samsung S8
🎨 | Lightroom Mobile edits used
Over the next few weeks I'll be trekking through Morocco and I'll be share with you my thoughts, feelings, tips and warnings about visiting each place along the way. Being a photographer, I will be doing this while sharing my photos with all of you too! I sincerely hope you all enjoy.
Please do follow if you want to keep up with my travel through this wonderful country <3
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lovely sunshine
Lovely sunshine indeed
Its been sunny every day so far
if it's a city of fes, so
it's a city of light
nice view
Gorgeous place.
Amazing view. Do you live there?
yes i'm living here
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Amazing scenery and amazing photo work. The composition is great, the light and colors are beautiful
Thanks so much @ykdesign, really appreciate it.
It looks like your adventure is interesting
Its quite interesting yes :P
my brother is eran barnea
a famous dj
do you know him?
Nice photography..
I'm glad to read about this beautiful African country, courtesy of post..
Hope you enjoying your time in Morocco.
Glad you enjoyed the post and hope you learned something a little too!
I love your photo work. You combine architecture and people there
As with any place the architecture is as important as the people who live there. Glad you enjoyed <3
Tea with mint is exceptionally delicious
Yeah, it really is. Great for the digestive system too!
Beautiful country.
It really is. Go visit if you get a chance.
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beautiful pictures....
Thank you!
Nice travel, i didnt know fes could be that cheap, putting it on my travel list asap. Always love travelling to beautiful destinations that are less popular, the locals are usually more genuine and friendly hehe.
What do you think would be the must brings for a trip there? I was thinking sun lotion, hats, and sunglasses?
Yep all those things, it can get very hot there for sure.
Thanks for the great article. I recently did a post about the 1o next places I would like to travel and Marrakesh was one of them. Looks like im going to Fes too now, haha. Can't wait to see more of your travels.
There's a lot more of Fes to see! If you ever want some tips @bucketlistbeth feel free to let me know and I'll be more than happy to help :)
I will definitely keep that in mind for when I make it to Morocco! thank you :)
There's a lot more of Fes to see! If you ever want some tips @bucketlistbeth feel free to let me know and I'll be more than happy to help :)
What an amazing place, you must had great fun out there. and yes you got good photography skills.
Thanks so much, glad you guys like it. Its a really fun place so far!
"prepare for an assault on the senses..."
love this!
I will go to Morroco this winter, so your blog is very interesting and useful. Keep up this post.
So glad your love it! Let me know how it is in winter :) enjoy!
Yeah, I am studying there through your posts! and will post my experience there in winter ;)
Great, look forward to it!
Wow this is beautiful and great work you have done thanks for sharing.
No problem, glad you like it!
Stunning area! the best and maximum beautiful things inside the global cannot be seen or maybe touched - they have to be felt with the coronary heart. the vicinity is incredible, and the photos are the first rate.
Maximum indeed :D
very nice photos ...