The city of Fez, Morocco
The ancient city of Fez is without doubt the centre of culture and spirituality in Morocco. Mosques, medersas (Islamic schools), fondouks (medieval warehouses with accommodation) and monuments are everywhere. Steeped in French history, the sights, sounds, and smells of the ancient city of Fez are unforgettable. Within the city walls the narrow winding streets play host to a maze of beautiful old buildings, souks, little cafes, and craftsmen at work.
Fez attractions are numerous, and when you've finally run out of mosques and fondouks, there are gardens and tombs and bustling outdoor markets to stroll around. From the Merenid Tombs on the hillside you can get a fantastic view of the city, and the Boujeloud Gardens are a great retreat for those seeking a relaxing open space for sitting outside a café, or picnicking together with the family.
Fez also presents a real treat for birdwatchers. In the evenings the skies are full of alpine swifts looking for insects to feed to their chicks safely perched in nests on the city walls.
Whether you're looking for last minute holidays, cheap flight tickets, or cheap riad accommodation, Fez is one destination that should be at the top of your list of Moroccan holiday possibilities. A riad is a traditional Moroccan house built around a central patio garden. Many riads were once the palaces of sultans and princes. Having been transformed into luxury guest houses and small hotels, staying in a riad is an excellent way to experience traditional Moroccan culture first-hand.
Fez hotels include a wide selection of choices, from the modern establishments of the Ville Nouvelle to the more basic cheap hotel you would find in the older parts of town, in Fes el Bali.
Cafes, bars, and restaurants are situated predominantly in the Ville Nouvelle area, but there are also a number of excellent cafes in the Medina serving very good food. Getting around in Fez is easy. There are buses and trains and Grand Taxis operate from a number of taxi ranks in the city centre.
Fez weather is generally very hot; in fact it can be quite extreme with summer temperatures reaching as high as 45°c. Spring and autumn usually have warm, dry weather. Fez is very cold in winter.
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