Medina of Fez - Bab Bou Jeloud

This is one of the largest in Morocco. It is amazing to walk aimlessly around its narrow streets and you need a detailed map for them so you don´t get lost. Inside you can experience all of its historical culture. You need at least four days to visit the many attractions it has. Too bad the "infidels" do not let us enter the mosques and enjoy it. They didn´t let us in the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, either. The Palace is also inaccessible because Mokry has acquired a French firm and does not let people visit. The constant wandering of people in the main area is impressive. Its aromas and colorful surroundings are a real challenge to a person´s senses.

Bab bou Jeloud is one of the gates to the Fez Medina in the old city. When you go through it, stay a while to admire the blue mosaics, the fine designs and the patterns that decorate its imposing size, and the activity that surrounds it. Bab Bou Jeloud is always lively, whatever the time. If you can, go to a cafe balcony to see the gate from above. There are a multitude of small hotels, restaurants and shops around. It looks like a sea of ants. The men carry bundles to bring the heart of the Medina, like vegetables, leather, oats for horses and donkeys, women chatting, strolling and shopping, everyone was screaming, flailing. It's a show full of colours. The hotels are the cheapest here. They cost about 10 euros/night for a clean double room with breakfast. For the cheapest hotel, the shower won't be included, but you can go to the public toilet! Unlike Marrakesh, the prices for accommodation aren't negotiable. There's relatively little supply for lower budgets, and they know it.