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Home » Travel » Morocco » Fez » The Hustle and Bustle of Fez

The Hustle and Bustle of Fez

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We weren’t initially planning to visit Fez during our trip to Morocco, but I’m so happy we did. We were absolutely captivated by the hustle and bustle of Fez’s medina, I think even more so than Marrakech.

Visiting Fez Morocco :: Exploring the medina

Visiting Fez Morocco :: Exploring the Souks

One of the best things about Fez’s medina is that there aren’t the crazy mopeds tearing through the winding streets like we found in Marrakech. Just a lot of donkeys.

Visiting Fez Morocco :: Exploring the Souks

Visiting Fez Morocco :: Donkey at work

The hassle we received as tourists was also slightly less aggressive than in Marrakech. People were so friendly!

Visiting Fez Morocco :: Exploring the souks

Visiting Fez Morocco :: Baking bread

Fez is known for its hand-painted pottery. If you know me, you know I don’t need an excuse to pick up new dishware, so of course we brought some home!

Visiting Fez Morocco :: Buying Fez Pottery

I fell madly in lust with the famous Fez blue and white scheme, so we loaded up my new leather bag from the Fez tanneries with a bunch of pieces wrapped up carefully. I’m so thankful they all made it home in one piece!

Visiting Fez Morocco :: Buying Fez Pottery

One piece of advice for buying pottery in Fez – be mindful of things that you should try in advance! We bought a pretty little teapot and sadly, upon trying it at home the spout only pours a little dribble and it seems to go everywhere but in the cup! Alas, this will only be a decorative piece for us now.Visiting Fez Morocco :: Buying Fez Pottery

Visiting Fez Morocco :: Buying Fez Pottery

The oranges are absolutely amazing in Morocco! Sweet and juicy with hardly any seeds if you luck out and buy the right ones. There wasn’t a lot of fruit available in most restaurants, so we got our fix by shopping at street vendors.Visiting Fez Morocco :: Exploring the Medina   To Do in Fez Morocco :: Exploring the Medina

We learned a little about how the famous Moroccan argan oil is made. Each argan nut is hand cracked and then the fruit of the nut is placed in a large grinder where the argan oil comes out looking a little like peanut butter. It is then further refined into oil. There are two types, a lot quality version for cooking and a higher purity version for beauty.

To Do in Fez Morocco :: Agan Oil

If you find yourself in Morocco, I highly recommend making a stop in Fez. It’s 8 hours by train from Marrakech and truly captured our hearts.

To Do in Fez Morocco :: Exploring the Medina

To Do in Fez Morocco :: Beautiful Architecture

Our progress so far:

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Other stories from our Moroccan adventure:

A Day by the Sea in Asilah, Morocco
Magical Blue-Hued Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen – Our Favorites
Northern Morocco Road Trip
Visiting the Fez Tanneries
Moulay Yacoub Spa in Fez

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Our Experience Buying Carpets in Morocco
Riad Louna Fez, Morocco

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December 27, 2013  â€¢  Filed Under: Fez, Morocco, Travel 2 Comments

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  1. Getting Close to says

    March 11, 2015 at 4:22 am

    What beautiful photos! I am really looking forward to my trip to Fez now. I have been once before, but only for a day so there wasn’t time to take it all in properly. I was really taken aback by tannery though, unlike anything I had ever seen.

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    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      March 11, 2015 at 8:40 am

      Thank you! I agree, the tanneries were quite something! I definitely didn’t enjoy the smell! I hope you have a great trip!

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