Getting Lost (On Purpose) in Fes el-Bali
12/06/2025
Fes is not a city you see — it’s one
you feel. Especially in Fes el-Bali, the old medina with over 9,000 narrow
alleys, twisting lanes, and hidden corners that no GPS can save you from. And
honestly? That’s the fun of it.
Start at Bab Boujloud, the blue
gate, and dive in. You’ll pass donkey carts, spice mountains, copper hammering
workshops, and the oldest university in the world: Al-Qarawiyyin. The energy is
raw. The chaos is poetic.
Locals will give you directions —
sometimes for free, sometimes for a tip — and the trick is to welcome the help,
not fight it. Fes teaches patience, presence, and paying attention.
Stop at a rooftop café overlooking
the tannery. Yes, it smells — but the colors are stunning. Sit down, sip mint
tea, and watch tradition unfold below you.
If you want a city that challenges
you and rewards you with depth, Fes is it. Let morocco sahara desert tour help you find your way — even when you’re meant to be a
little lost.