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Medina of Fez


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 27 attractions in Fes
Traveler Description: The old Medina of Fez is not to be missed--truly an extraordinary place.  If you ever want to feel completely out of touch with the western world... more »
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Attraction type: Neighborhood, Town center/square/plaza, Flea/street market
Activities: Shopping
Address: Fes el-Bali
Central Morocco Fes
Morocco

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2 of 5 stars
umyratt   2 contributions
London, United Kingdom
Nov 26, 2009

My boyfriend and I have just returned from Fes with a terrible experience of harassment by locals. The moment we stepped out of our riad into the medina young men started coming up to us offering their "services" as tour guides. The "friendly" chat ups soon turned nasty when we refused to hire any of them. Two guys ganged up... more

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4 of 5 stars
rob_natalie   18 contributions
Hong Kong
Mar 26, 2009
5/6 found this review helpful

My wife and i decided to stay in Fez ONLY for a few days based purely on the 'questionable' reviews found on the internet. After staying there i wished i hadn't have read them. This place is amazing. Will you get hassled to buy stuff, YES. Will you get hassled to eat in the restaurant, YES, will you get asked... more

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1 of 5 stars
sallywSallyw   17 contributions
sallywSallyw
Apr 23, 2008
4/7 found this review helpful

I went to Fez souk with my boyfriend who speaks the local language perfectly. I would not recommend visiting this area until they sort this place out. The souk is nothing short of a place to extort money from tourists. Despite repeatedly saying no they followed us, prevented us from going up streets we wanted to visit and ganged together... more

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2 of 5 stars
pige_paa_ferie   102 contributions
Copenhagen
Mar 26, 2008
4/7 found this review helpful

My boyfriend (Caucasian) and I (Asian) have just returned from Morocco. The first of our 9 days was in Fez's Medina. The day started well when we left our Riad. As it turned out, we made a mistake by telling the parking attendant that it was our first time in Morocco. He told his buddies. And they never left us... more

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2 of 5 stars
greatatrip!!   15 contributions
washington, dc
Mar 9, 2008
6/8 found this review helpful

Recently took a mom and 26 y.o. daughter trip to Morocco. We felt harassed and felt everyone was just trying to get our money constantly. From the concierge of the Sofitel Palais Jamal Hotel (very nice hotel), who could only recomend one restaurant where he clearly had some deal, to the official guide contracted through the hotel, who did not... more

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2 of 5 stars
OLIRAM   1 contribution
ALICANTE
Nov 12, 2009

Estuve este verano en Fez y me desilusiono totalmente, no se lo que hacen con el dinero que reciben para... more

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5 of 5 stars
fez_fes_medina   11 contributions
aix
Nov 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Il en est des lieux comme il en est des Hommes, certains sont habités d'une âme... La médina de Fès... more

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4 of 5 stars
jnguillaume   26 contributions
Paris
Sep 27, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Visiter la Médina de Fès c'est faire un voyage dans le temps : la ville est toute entière un musée... more

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Fes el-Bali | Central Morocco, Fes, Morocco