This series will showcase their advice to visitors of their city in Fes, Morocco. All work is published with the permission and consent of the authors.

Of course, not all of them had wonderful things to say….

Dear Visitor,

I’m very happy you are going to visit Fez. As you know, it is the oldest city in Morocco and one of the fourth biggest cities here. It’s a wonderful place and you have to visit the old Medina. It’s an interesting sight to see.

Take pictures of this exciting place and the nice people who live here. Of course, you should visit the many great Moroccan restaurants if you want to try great Moroccan food like bastila, couscous, tajine, rfissa, and harira. They are very delicious.

You don’t need to bring a lot of cash with you because everything is cheap here. There isn’t enough public transportation in Fes so you are probably going to walk a lot. You might also want to bring a gun or a knife because there are really a lot of thieves.

When you finish your visit to Fez, I hope you will tell me how you found it. Then, maybe I can come visit you in your country or city. Have a nice trip.

Mehdi
15 years old

This series will showcase their advice to visitors of their city in Fes, Morocco. All work is published with the permission and consent of the authors.

Of course, not all of them had wonderful things to say….

Dear Visitor,

I don’t recommend you visit my city of Fes, Morocco. As you know it doesn’t have many view points and the night life is sooooo boring. However, if you want to come, you shouldn’t miss a tour in the old Medina and tasting some local Moroccan dishes.

One nice thing about Fes is that it has a very nice countryside around it. It’s located right in the middle of the Morocco and it is beautiful.

Mourad
Age 19

This series will showcase their advice to visitors of their city in Fes, Morocco. All work is published with the permission and consent of the authors.

Dear Visitor,

So, you’re going to travel to Fes! Don’t foret to bring your camera so you can take lots of pictures because there are museums and other places you won’t want to miss.

You’d better make a hotel reservation before you travel because sometimes the hotels are too crowded with tourists to find a room.

You won’t have to buy a map. We have lots of news shops here and they have maps for you. Also, don’t pack warm clothes because this month it will be warm. Don’t forget your passport, visa, money, and credit card.

I’m sure you will enjoy Fes a lot.

Yasmine
14 years old

This series will showcase their advice to visitors of their city in Fes, Morocco. All work is published with the permission and consent of the authors.

Dear Visitor,

I’m excited that you will visit my city. It is the fourth largest city in Morocco, but in my opinion it is the nicest.

In Fez, you must have a camera. I think it may be the law for tourists because there are so many beautiful places to visit. You’ll want to take your memories home with you.

When you visit the old medina, you will discover historic monuments and also don’t forget that Fez is surrounded by some simple and beautiful towns. You shouldn’t miss the countryside sight-seeing. You will enjoy it.

The weather in Fez can vary, you will come in summer so you have to know that it’s too hot, but you shouldn’t worry about it because there are many swimming pools and the neighboring cities are less hot.

I suggest you come in Spring since it’s better then than in the other seasons. I promise you that you will never regret visiting Fes.

Zineb
24 years old

This series will showcase their advice to visitors of their city in Fes, Morocco. All work is published with the permission and consent of the authors.

Dear Visitor,

I want to tell you about the amazing sight-seeing in my city of Fez. As you know, Fez is a wonderful city so I’m sure you will bring your camera.

You won’t regret it. Also, don’t forget to bring good shoes for walking since you will probably visit the old medina and a lot of museums. In the Medina there is the al-Karaouiyine and of course the famous blue gate Bab Boujloud, Bauananiya.

I think you’d better bring your credit cards for buying the wonderful Moroccan gifts and memories. the Moroccan foods such as Chhiwat, Couscous, Tajine, and our most famous, pastilla.

I advise you to bring your swimsuit for the pools at the hotels, but don’t worry about medicines or a first aid kit since we have a lot of pharmacies. The spacious riads of Fes have big gardens, exciting parks and lots of huge rooms with fantastic architecture.

You will find Fassi people to be very friendly and honest, just please don’t be arrogant with us!

I think this will be the best place you have ever seen. Don’t miss Fez. Believe me, you’re going to enjoy it.

Salma
Age 15

This series will showcase their advice to visitors of their city in Fes, Morocco. All work is published with the permission and consent of the authors.

Dear Visitor,

I’m so glad you’re going to visit Fes. Fes is more than just the Spiritual Capital of Morocco, it is our home! It’s a very beautiful city, perhaps the most beautiful in the world.

Fes is filled with museums such as Moulay Idriss, the Batha Museum, and al-Karaouyine. the most amazing place in Fes is the old medina. Fes has the most famous of Moroccan foods such as our couscous, tajines, and harira. You should try them …

The weather in spring is the most delightful and I recommend (of course) that you should bring your camera. Fes is a very nice city. I love it so much and am so happy you want to visit my hometown! I hope you love it too.

Imane
age 17

This series will showcase their advice to visitors of their city in Fes, Morocco. All work is published with the permission and consent of the authors.

Dear Visitor,

I’m so happy that you have decided to visit Fes. It’s the spiritual capital of Morocco and of course it is also a very beautiful city.

In Fez, you will find traditional Moroccan clothes, shops, plus tasty and delicious Moroccan foods like Tajines and the famous Fassi Khiliaa candies.

You absolutely must visit the old medina, The weather is good, sunny in the summer and cold in the winter so you should bring suitable clothing.

In addition, there are many beautiful neighboring cities around Fes such as Sefrou, Immouzir, Sidi Hrazem, Moulay Yacoub, and of course Ifrane.

I promise you won’t regret coming to this exciting and beautiful Moroccan city. Don’t forget your camera. I’m sure you are going to have a wonderful time.

Sincerely,

Hajar, age 25

This series will showcase their advice to visitors of their city in Fes, Morocco. All work is published with the permission and consent of the authors.

Dear Visitor,

I’m excited you are going to visit Fez for the first time. As you probably know, it is the spiritual capital of Morocco. It is full of beautiful places that reflect an ancient lifestyle driven to its maximum. It’s a city of old civilization filled with beautiful monuments, and wonderous crafts.

It’s a city where discovering the ancient medina without a camera is out of the question.

Fez is usually hot so it’s a good idea not to bring long sleeved shirts and to wear shorts. It’s true that there are no beaches but there are many nightclubs.

You will experience elegant architecture and the finest hotels where sky, sea, and blue pools reflect the African sunshine.

You will live privileged moments. Fassi people love music and we open our doors to you so you can hear the magical sounds of the Gnawa masters, Issawa, and our incredible Festival of Spiritual Music which happens every year.

We welcome you!

Ghali
Aged 16

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This series will showcase their advice to visitors of their city in Fes, Morocco. All work is published with the permission and consent of the authors.

Dear Visitor,
I’m so happy you are going to visit the exciting city of Fes. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Morocco. It has a mixture of modern and old things.

Fes is famous for it’s monuments such as the Karaouiyine University and Bouaonoiya, and the mosque of Moulay Idriss. There are a lot of old things in the medina.

Also, we organize a lot of festivals here such as the Fes Festival of Sacred Music which just happened a few weeks ago. It is a very interesting time to visit.

Fes is famous for it’s many fountains and delicious Moroccan foods. Taste it and I’m sure you are going to love it.

If you are feeling ill you can visit the hot springs at Moulay Yakoub. It really works. You should bring your camera and of course some money. There are a lot of things to buy here and you will find it very cheap.

If you come to Fes, you will have a very amazing time. It’s an important place.

Come to Fes!
Zineb C aka Swan
17 years old

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