The Labyrinth

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Next stop was Fes. I was really looking forward to experiencing Fes el Bali (Old Fes) which is still a residential and working neighbourhood comprising a labyrinth of over 9400 narrow and twisting lanes and alleyways. You can still imagine what it was like back in the Middle Ages. It's so easy to get disoriented and lost; it really helped to have a guide.

Have to pay attention too or you'll get squashed by a rampaging and heavily laden mule. When you hear "Balak, Balak" or "Attention", you have to quickly hug the nearest wall.

There are separate areas for the tanneries (absolutely stank with the treatment of rotting hides), woodworkers, clothes dyers, metalworkers, carpet sellers, embroiderers, weavers, and herberies.

Also went to a mosaic and pottery workshop. You don't realise how much work goes into a single mosaic or tile until you see them slowly chipping away at each one with a chisel or hammer.

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Photos

Balak, Balak
Beware the mules