Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The
mellah
stretches from here northwest along the river. Although its Jewish population
has gone, the district still retains a few distinctive wooden-galleried houses and lanes so
narrow two people can only just pass. In its heyday, the
mellah
was so dark and crowded
that street lamps had to be lit even in the middle of the day. Today it has an edgy feel:
some buildings are derelict and there have been reports of muggings.
Jewish School
Just south of Bab Merba, this former Jewish school with its own prayer room is now
closed. Knock and the guardians will probably let you in for a small donation.
JEWISH
Cascades
A 1.5km walk west of town are the Cascades, a modest waterfall. Follow the signs from
Ave Moulay Hassan around Al-Qala' (a semifortified village) and along the river's lush
valley.
WATERFALL
Rural Textile Trail
( 0645 22 32 03;
http://culturevulturesfez.org
; 2 people per day incl lunch Dh2500)
Local artist Jes-
sica Stephens will weave you through the spinners, thread shops, tailors and jellaba (gar-
ment) button makers of Sefrou, ending at the women's carpet cooperative in a nearby
mountain village.
CRAFT
Sleeping
Dar Attamani
( 0535 96 91 74;
www.darattamani.com
; 414 Bastna, Medina; s/d/tr from Dh260/440/550; )
This
lovely old Jewish house is tucked right in the heart of the medina. The owner has taken a
great deal of attention to styling, and each room has a different look, giving the place an
idiosyncratic style. Some rooms are en suite, others have shared bathrooms, and for shoes-
tringers there are beds on the roof terrace (Dh110). Half board is also available.
GUESTHOUSE
€€
La Maison des Lallas
GUESTHOUSE
€€
