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Stepping through the gate into the walled Fez el Bali (old city) medina is like walking into an ancient world, almost untouched by time. Eight miles of sandstone walls enclose a disorientating maze of 9400 practically unmappable streets. Fes is the oldest of Morocco’s imperial cities and comprised of Fez el Bali (Old Fez), 13th-century Fez el Jdid (New Fez), and the 20th-century Ville Nouvelle, built by the French. Here is a quick guide to Fes, Morocco, to help you know how to best visit, what to see, do and eat. Population: 1.1 million Known for: ancient souks – and home to the world’s oldest university. Climate: Mediterranean climate – cold, rainy winters and stifling, dry summers A Quick Guide to Fes, Morocco Prior to arrival Before you arrive in Morocco, it’s important to consider that while Morocco is a short flight from most European cities, it is quite a different world culturally. It is important to dress conservatively and respectfully – especially for ...

You may think that you've never heard of Chefchaouen, a small town nestled into northern Morocco's Rif Mountains. But chances are you HAVE seen photos of “the Blue Pearl” somewhere online – because Chefchaouen's medina is basically world famous at this point. The medina of Chefchaouen is painted blue. And when I say “painted blue,” I mean it – nearly every wall, door, and step in sight is a shade of blue. In a world where we trade in Instagram followers and Facebook likes, the town is basically an influencer's dream. A dream of a staircase. But did you know that Chefchaouen is NOT blue just for tourists and Instagrammers? Chefchaouen (like most cities in Morocco) is quite old. It was settled in 1471 as a kasbah (fortress) due to its location in the mountains, but not far from the sea. A couple decades later, the town saw an influx of Jews fleeing the Spanish Inquisition. The story goes that they're the ones who started the tradit...