My final stop was Fes, mainly chosen because of the airport I needed for my flight back to Germany.
Its expansive medina, Fes el Bali, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and remains one of the largest car-free urban areas on the planet. Visitors can wander through a labyrinth of narrow alleys filled with vibrant souks, historic madrasas, and the famous Chouara Tannery. After walking through several Medinas in Morocco, I can honestly say that this was the most beautiful one. This might be surprising after the feeling of ‘being treated like a walking wallet’ in Marrakesh, but yes, it is somehow different in Fes.
The city is often considered the cultural and spiritual heart of Morocco and is home to the world’s oldest continuously operating university, Al Quaraouiyine. Unfortunately, when I visited, I wasn’t allowed inside, so I could only snap a few pictures through the gate.
Since my Airbnb was quite far from the Medina (by choice), it took me the whole day to walk there and back. However, I saw some other beautiful places along the way.
All in all, Fes was a good way to end my trip. Would I put it on my itinerary if not for the airport? Probably not…
However, as this is my last post about Morocco, we have to talk about food. And, as always, I tried everything! My favorite dish was tagine. It refers not only to the unique cone-shaped earthenware pot but also to the slow-cooked stew prepared inside it. You can find them in so many variations: vegetarian, with couscous, or with meat and eggs. My personal favorite was the one with meatballs and goat cheese. 🙂
Beyond that, you can see culinary influences from everywhere; Arabic sweets, for example, were very prominent.
Boarding the plane, I was still full of joy from visiting this country. It will not be my last time.
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