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The Nejjarine Museum in Fes is a stunning showcase of Moroccan craftwork, from doors to musical instruments, religious items and everyday household objects. There is a large metal balance in the courtyard, an original scale from the days when the building was used for trade and measuring. Vendors and tradespeople would arrive from across North Africa to facilities such as this to make connections.The Nejjarine Museum is located in a Moroccan funduq, a traditional type of Moroccan building that combined trading facilities with accommodation for weary travellers. Nejjarine is one of the best-preserved examples in Morocco. It is conveniently located at the heart of the old medina. Make sure you stop in on your tour!---Do you dream of exploring the enchanting land of Morocco?Destination Morocco is your ultimate travel experience for those seeking luxury and adventure. We specialize in crafting bespoke itineraries tailored to your unique tastes and desires.If you're a discerni…

The Bab Boujloud gate in Fes takes people into the old medina, towards the Bou Inania Mardrasa, University of al-Qarawiyyin and the famous Choara leather tanneries.But what makes this gate so special is there is a different color to each side: blue heading into the medina, and green on the way out. Listen to Azdean and Sam explain why that is, in this clip from our recent live Q&A of the Destination Morocco podcast. ---Do you dream of exploring the enchanting land of Morocco?Destination Morocco is your ultimate travel experience for those seeking luxury and adventure. We specialize in crafting bespoke itineraries tailored to your unique tastes and desires.If you're a discerning traveler who values an immersive, curated adventure, visit www.destinationsmorocco.com, and let us bring your dream Moroccan vacation to life.Learn more about Azdean and Destination Morocco:- https://destinationsmorocco.com/aboutFollow the podcast and help us grow:- https://destinationsmorocco.co…

Azdean, Sam and Ted expand on our recent episode on Fez (which goes over a sample four-day itinerary) and reminisce on their own experiences and memories there, while answering your questions about what to see and do in the city, a bit of history and context, and practical logistics like accommodation and transport.Fez is a remarkable place to visit, wandering the maze of the Medina, popping into shops, admiring the mosques and madrasas, learning about the tanning process while overlooking the dye vats: and all of this within the old city alone!Branching further out, there are beautiful lookout stops, pottery and ceramic studios, or the modern contrast of the New City, which instantly brings you forward to the present-day.Fez has prominent Jewish heritage, and it is easy to visit the historic Mellah, synagogue and Jewish cemetary, located alongside the royal palace, with its brilliant gold doors.We talk about all this and much more in our live Q&A session, and it will get you …

We have dabbled in Fès since the start of the Destination Morocco podcast, as it has made an appearance in episodes such as our tour overview of Morocco, our discovery of famous Moroccan food, or in particular from our guests' stories, such as with Chantal and her family, who spent some memorable days in and around the city:Episode 4: A Guided Tour Around Morocco- https://destinationsmorocco.com/podcast/Episode-4--A-Guided-Tour-Around-MoroccoEpisode 14: Dig Into Genuine Moroccan Dishes in Fès- https://destinationsmorocco.com/podcast/Episode-14--Dig-Into-Genuine-Moroccan-Dishes-in-F-sEpisode 22: Comfortable and Safe Family Travel in Morocco- https://destinationsmorocco.com/podcast/Episode-22--Comfortable-and-Safe-Family-Travel-in-MoroccoNow, we enter into our first dedicated series of episodes on this fabulous city, starting with a general overview of the main sights to see, and a sample itinerary for a typical four-day visit.Crucial to planning your trip to Fès is knowing…

Ramadan in 2024 starts on the evening of Sunday, March 10th and goes until Tuesday, April 9th, followed by the feast of Eid al-Fitr, or the ‘Feast of Fast-Breaking.' Despite its perhaps solemn reputation, Ramadan is a joyful time for Muslims around the world, Morocco being no exception. As Azdean, Hiba and Sam explain in today's episode, the food is unique and better, families and community frequently come together, and it is a time for celebration and collective spirit, where sacrifice and diligence go hand in hand with helping others and giving back.The question though is often raised by non-Muslim travellers, "Can I travel to Morocco during Ramadan? Is it worth it, is it a good idea?"Our episode today is to counter that view and establish that, although routines and schedules are undeniably different during Ramadan, it is still very much possible to travel to and around Morocco during the holy month, and in fact it is quite a special experience. Hiba, Sam and Azdean discuss t…

Our live Q&A session this month focused on identifying useful phrases in Moroccan languages that travellers can use while in the country. As a very multilingual country, this means doing so in more than one language, which as we explore today essentially means Darija (Moroccan Arabic), Berber (or Tamazight, the original indigenous language), and French, which is still in very common use and may be at least a bit more familiar to many travellers.interspersed with our language lesson, and particularly in the first 20 minutes, is some background and contextual information on languages in Morocco, where you'll hear each one, and in what situation.We have a fun conversation on language identity, and talk about examples when Azdean, Sam and Hiba had to figure out themselves which language to use, and how their accents were interpreted. It turns out that the dialects alone amongst Berber speakers can be quite distinct!It's not just travellers but locals as well who navigate this ling…