The World's Largest Car-Free Urban Environment

We took a train from Marrakesh to Fes, sitting in a cute little cabin. Hogwarts Express references abounded, especially whenever the snack cart came rolling by our door.

We arrived in Fes long after dark, and had a terrible time finding a place to stay. However, we once again landed at a very cute hotel. Our balcony windows provided the perfect vantage point for spying on folks walking along the wall of the medina.

Across the street was by far the loveliest garden we saw in our travels around Morocco.

The medina and souks in Fes were extremely pleasant compared to some other cities. We had a great time walking around. One day we got caught in quite a downpour. Some mint tea in a cafe and Garbanzo-Beans-in-Bread was all it took to keep us happy.

The weather cleared up our final day in Fes and afforded some excellent photo opportunities, including the Bab Bou Jaloud, or Blue Gate.  So, after a leisurely cup of coffee we set out for some sight-seeing and souvenir shopping.

Note the donkey hauling propane tanks.

A fun view of the Fes medina

A vintage shop of sorts, one of the few second hand shops we encountered in Morocco.  Up until 1944 it was the home of a multi-medical specialties institution and teaching hospital founded in 1286.  658 years!

We splurged on lunch at an outdoor cafe before catching an afternoon train to Meknes, another imperial city of Morocco.  Stay tuned for the final few posts...