Jewish Cemetery

During the persecution of Jews during the mid 1900's, many of them fled Eastern Europe and a large contingency landed in Morocco. After the creation of Israel, many of the Jews in Morocco left to enjoy the freedom of life in the new Jewish state. There still remains a cemetery and synagogue in Fes in remeberance of the Jews that once dwelled there.

Facinated in Fes

May 5th 2006
The morning bus ride (9-hours in total with the CTM bus line) took me north to the legendy town of Fes. On the bus I met Adilson, a 67-year old Brazilian man who was traveling around Western Africa. Upon arriving in Fes in the late afternoon, Adilson and I tried our luck finding accomodation in the Center Novielle area of Fes. We quickly learned that the Youth Hostel was sold out as were ma ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Fès-Boulemane » Fes

In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurate... ... read more

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