Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
In the 14th century, Fez el-Jdid became a refuge for Jews, thus creating a
mellah
(Jew-
ish quarter). The
mellah's
southwest corner is home to the fascinating
Jewish Cemetery &
Habarim Synagogue
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(donations appreciated;
7am-7pm)
.
Festivals & Events
Fez Festival of World Sacred Music
MUSIC
( 0535 740691;
www.fesfestival.com
)
Every June the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music brings
together musicians from all corners of the globe. It's an established favourite on the
'world music' festival circuit.
Sleeping
4
Medina
Hôtel Cascade
HOTEL
$
( 0535 638442; 26 Rue Serrajine, Bab Bou Jeloud; dm/r Dh80/160, breakfast Dh20)
One of the grandaddies
of the Morocco budget-hotel scene. You shouldn't expect much for the price, but if you're
up for meeting plenty of like-minded travellers, then this might be the place for you.
Funky Fes
HOSTEL
$
( 0535 633196;
www.funkyfes.com
; Arset Lamdisi, Bab Jdid; dm Dh130-170)
Fez's first proper hostel,
offering up good, cheap backpacker accommodation, with activities, tours, cooking and
more.
Dar Finn
GUESTHOUSE
$$
( 0535 740004;
www.darfinn.com
; r Dh850-1200; )
A lovingly restored guesthouse, with
high-Fassi style in the front and a sunny back courtyard with plunge pool. Very welcom-
ing, with delicious breakfasts.
