• Darren and JanetMorocco and Portugal 2023Darren and Janet
    Weavers quarter
    Royal Palace, main gateOverlooking the medina from the south fortMosaic table1Mosaic tables are made upside down and the artisan has to remember what colour each tile is1Tannery quarterWeavers quarterHandpainting designs on ceramicsMorning tea stopWhere can we put this in the backyard...?

    Fes Fun

    March 15, 2023 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    We did a walking tour of the Fes medina today, the largest in Morocco, and the world's largest car free urban zone.

    There are 300,000 people living in the medina, in 250 quarters - each quarter is self contained and has a mosque, Koran school, Hammam, fountain and community bakery.

    The medina is made up of 9,600 alleys - no wonder they tell tourists to stay still if they get separated from their group and someone will come back to find you - don't try and find your own way out!    Read more