Fes is a very touristy location in Morocco. We hadn't got much time in Fes so we arranged to be picked up from the bus station in Fes and brought to our hotel via a car and then a man and his cart through the riad we were staying at. We had also arranged a half day tour of Fes to see the most see sights in the Medina in Fes.
Our first stop was the Nejjarine Museum of Wood Arts and Crafts. The collection of wood arts and crafts are stored in this well maintained building which offers great views of the city from its rooftop terrace. Unfortunately the posts explaining the different crafts and rooms were only in French.
We also visited a tannery. We saw all their stock. It was a much less pushy place than the souqs in the Medina.
Our next stop was the Medersa Bou Inania. These pictures say it all. It was truly beautiful.
The photos which follow were taken on route on our tour.
The final stop of our tour was Glaoui Palace. It was also my favourite part of Fez and definitely a must see if you are in Fez for a few days. Its designs are based on the Al-Hambra in Spain and although it is needing restoration and it is not as grand as other buildings in Fez, I feel this adds to the quaintness of the place and creating a unique atmosphere. Abdou, a painter, a resistant at the palace gave us a tour and even showed us some of his paintings. His humour and pride made the tour even more enjoyable.
We stayed in Dar El Menia which was up a really narrow alley (pictured below) one we would have never found if we weren't picked up from the bus station. Graham our host was so helpful organising us pick up and a half day tour around Fez through email beforehand. He had beer and wine in the kitchen which we could avail of at an extra cost. We were also able to help ourselves to coffee and tea from the kitchen and use the amenities in the kitchen. We had our breakfast on the rooftop terrace which was delicious.
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