The Bab Bou Jeloud is the main entrance into the Fes Medina. My nephew and his wife live in Fes, so they know their way around the Medina fairly well. If you want to explore the Medina without a guide, just say "lllaa, choukrane" (no, thank you) to anyone who approaches you. More

The gate is not too bad but the area around it is a bit shabby, nothing impressive. It could use a facelift. These are lots of little, closely-packed eateries just inside from the gate. More

Maybe this is not "the" thing to see in Fez but it is a great landmark to fall back on if you get lost!! More

Lots of youngsters wanting us to give them money or to guide us somewhere More

well it was near the ryad alya where we were staying and shopping is more manageable More

This is a good place to begin or end your walk in the old Medina and lots of good food, with nice seats (some on the side walk, some on balconies). More

The Bab boujeloud (blue gate) isn't the greatest thing in the world, but it's free and it's a landmark that all the local fassi know that can be a godsent gift when you're lost. There are also blue signs that (poorly) guide you to it when you're coming back from deep in the medina/tanneries. More

A great place to pick up a guide (if you must!) or perch discreetly with a camera on a terrace and watch the world go by. More

Nice entry point into the Medina. Two of the main Medina streets start here. More