by Lucas M Peters | Feb 8, 2024 | Fez, Morocco Articles
By far, Eid al-Adha is the most important holiday for Muslims around the world. It occurs two lunar months after the end of Ramadan. Confusingly, Eid al-Adha called by many different names. Eid el-Kbir (often spelled “Eid el-Kbeer, “Aid al-Kébir” and other variations)...
by Lucas Peters | Jul 24, 2023 | Casablanca, Essaouira, Fez, Marrakesh, Monuments & Sites, Morocco Articles, Rabat, Sahara Desert
Morocco is home to an impressive 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites! These sites are dotted throughout the country, from expected places like Marrakesh and Fez, to Tetouan, a relatively untouristed northern city, and on to the desert lands of the Sahara. If you are a lover...
by Omar Moutei | Jun 17, 2023 | Fez, Monuments & Sites, Morocco Articles
Fez, one of Morocco’s most enchanting cities, is a treasure trove of cultural heritage. Steeped in history and boasting a rich tapestry of architectural wonders, Fez has been recognized by UNESCO for its exceptional universal value as early as 1981. For amateurs...
by Pauline de Villiers Brettell | Aug 24, 2022 | Fez, Marrakesh, Morocco Articles
You’ve booked your ticket to Morocco, now you need to decide where to stay. After all, you’ll need a place to sleep, shower and relax between riding camels on the beach, shopping for handmade rugs and eating couscous on your holiday to Morocco. While there are a...
by Lucas Peters | Jul 19, 2022 | Fez, Morocco Articles
Although demoted from the position of Morocco’s capital city, there is little doubt that Morocco’s former capital, the city of Fez, remains one of the most important cities in the entire country. Fez was the capital of Morocco for over four centuries, and it still...
by Pauline de Villiers Brettell | Jul 11, 2022 | Fez, Morocco Articles
Until 1925 Fez was the modern capital of Morocco and it retains its prestige as one of the most enchanting and enriching cities in the country. Home to the world’s largest car-free city center and the world’s oldest functioning university, it’s no...