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Fes el-Bali

Fes, Marocco | Fes Bali, Fes, Morocco
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Ranked #2 of 28 attractions in Fes
Type: Neighbourhoods
Activities: Dining
Owner description: Morocco is one of Africa's most geographically, culturally, and socially diverse areas. Morocco possesses some of the highest mountains laced with... more » Owner description: Morocco is one of Africa's most geographically, culturally, and socially diverse areas. Morocco possesses some of the highest mountains laced with fertile plateaus and plains giving way to the Atlantic Ocean. Morocco is also home to the rare red cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains and Argan trees in the Anti Atlas, which are unique to Morocco.The mélange of cultures, including African, Berber, Jewish, Islamic, and European, is added to the influences of the early Egyptians, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and Romans, making the history and culture of Morocco undeniably fascinating and remarkably exceptional. « less
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Brilliant! Not sure why it is listed under two separate attractions but the Fes Medina and Fes el bali are the same thing.

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

One of the most amazing places I've been to, ever...over 156,000 people living in this car-free urban area that was founded apx 800 AD. A labyrinth like no other. We were fortunate to have an excellent guide, which is essential, otherwise you'd spend your time lost forever. I would love to return and spend more time.

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Prague, Czech Republic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

This is the oldest medieval madina in Morocco, so it should be paid attention to. Great narrow winding streets where a surpise is waiting behind each corner. Allow enough time for its exploration since you will definitely get lost at least dozen of times!

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Bakewell, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Living history full of secrets & suprises. Eat a the street stalls, avoid the donkeys breath in the rich atmosphere!

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New Fes, Fes, Morocco
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

nice to have rest in that becausqe there andalus garden and from here you can see all fes is so amazing

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italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

We stayed at the Riad Al Bartal, right by the Medina: our room was not available so they gave us a suite for the same price: what a room!!! We hired a guide to visit the Medina, well he was good, but...always talking about how good was buying leather in a certain shop... Well, I am a Tour Guide as... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

It's mysterious and like a maze but you must must explore it. Get a guide so you won't get lost and he will give you tips on how not to get lost.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

People are friendlier here compared to Marrakech, guess its because it's a smaller town. Feel safe wondering around, ppl try to sell u things but they don't give u a dirty look or make some foreign comment when u r not interested.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

We had a wonderful time in Fes even it's too complicated to walk around it's Medina.The immense medina of Fes-l-Bali is a huge labyrinth. In order not to get lost it is best to keep in mind that when you walk down you go towards the center, when you walk up, you leave the center.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Really I love it. Really I enjoyed it. Fez is one of my highlights of my tour me and my wife to Morocco. the medina is so incredible and amaezing with its narrow streets and lovely people. colorful souks and the delicious food that we had in a Moroccan restaurant and also at our Riad where we stayed. Fez is... More

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