Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SPOT THE CELEB
Sashay past the doorman at El-Minzah hotel and glide down the stairs to the beautiful Andalucian
courtyard where there are dozens of photographs of celebrity visitors around the walls. Most of the
photos date from the 1950s and '60s. A suave Rock Hudson, Aristotle Onassis in a white car, Jackie O
too, Winston Churchill with his cigar and glitzy Rita Hayworth are just some that we spotted. Then
head for the Caid's Bar (
Click here
) for a cocktail while you decide where they'll hang your photo.
Shopping
Medina
The souqs of the medina are a wonderful place to spend hours shopping. Following are
some unusual places you might want to check out.
Boutique Majid
( 0539 93 88 92; Rue Les Almohades; 10am-7pm)
You can get lost for hours in this exotic
antique shop, but the real gem is Majid himself. Straight out of central casting (including
his red fez) he will regale you with stories of the Rolling Stones and other luminaries
while showing you his amazing collection of Moroccan doors, jewellery and artefacts,
clothing, fabrics and carpets.
ANTIQUES, JEWELLERY
Bleu de Fès
( 0539 33 60 67;
www.bleudefes.com
;
16 Rue Les Almohades, Petit Socco; 10am-7pm)
Drool
over stacks and stacks of Berber carpets from the Middle and High Atlas.
CARPETS, ANTIQUES
Bazaar of Silver Jewelry
( 0539 33 62 31; 13 Rue Jamaa Jadida)
The name says it all: two floors of glass cases full of
silver jewellery from throughout Morocco, both new and antique, and great staff, too.
Located in an obscure alley near the Café Central, Petit Socco.
JEWELLERY
Laura Wefling
ARTS & CRAFTS, CLOTHING
