North to the ancient city of Fez

. Our World Tour Adventure ., Morocco

We continued cycling north through a valley which rose to a very hot desert. The weather was very welcomed in the desert. Since time was short with our guide we loaded up the bikes and drove about 200 miles to the ancient city of Fez. Abraham’s friend gave us an excellent walking tour of the 9th century walled old town Medina. What a fascinating and invigorating walk among the 350,000 residents! Everything that the residents need is produced in the Medina.

Tomorrow will be our last day with Abraham. We will then cycle north to Spain.

An excellent hotel along the road in Hammat Mulay.
An excellent hotel along the road in Hammat Mulay.
A beautiful date tree valley.
A beautiful date tree valley.
The first bike lane we have encountered in Morocco.
The first bike lane we have encountered in Morocco.
Jocelyn feeding the wild monkeys of Cedre Gouraud.
Jocelyn feeding the wild monkeys of Cedre Gouraud.

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What to choose?
What to choose?
The 9th century ancient palace in Fez.
The 9th century ancient palace in Fez.
A nice view of old town Medina in Fez. This walled city of 350,000 is surrounded by 10 miles of wall and 28 gates.
A nice view of old town Medina in Fez. This walled city of 350,000 is surrounded by 10 miles of wall and 28 gates.
There are also 9,000 alley ways.
There are also 9,000 alley ways.
A closeup showing that everyone has a satellite dish. Some homes consist of 3-5 families.
A closeup showing that everyone has a satellite dish. Some homes consist of 3-5 families.
Morocco produces 40 varieties of dates.
Morocco produces 40 varieties of dates.
Live , at least when this picture was taken, chickens at the market.
Live , at least when this picture was taken, chickens at the market.
An 11th century school.
An 11th century school.
An upscale residential door in the Medina. There are two knockers. The top one is for visitors riding on mules.
An upscale residential door in the Medina. There are two knockers. The top one is for visitors riding on mules.
This camel gave its last ride.
This camel gave its last ride.
Beautiful art work of a university inside the Medina.
Beautiful art work of a university inside the Medina.
Per code I'm sure.
Per code I’m sure.
The fascinating walled Medina of Fez.
The fascinating walled Medina of Fez.

6 thoughts on “North to the ancient city of Fez”

  3. Love the stories and pictures! So excited to be following along on this adventure. From the “Moroccan towel rack” to feeding wild monkeys to the incredible Sahara. How wonderful.

  4. Hi Bruce, We ferried past Gibraltar yesterday to Alegeciras, Spain yesterday. There were no ferry to Gibraltar.

  5. I am happy to read that you made it to Fes and have had time to investigate the city. You are sharing some very interesting pictures of an ancient place with many beautiful works of art and history. ENJOY every minute and stay in safe places. Love you two!

  6. Hi M and J, You two are having a wonderful adventure. Are you bypassing Gibraltar and going straight to Spain?

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