Our guided tour through Fes

When walking around the medina, it is a must that you get a guide. You are bound to get lost after 5 minutes of walking. Our guide was great, and he took us to many interesting spots, and he explained much of the history of Fes and Morocco.

The Gates to the Palace

Pottery

laying out all the pieces for the mosaic by hand

cutting all the pieces for the mosaics

hand-painted cups

preparing the clay

at there store...lots and lots of ceramics

Water Clock

A gift from the Jewish population, this building use to tell the time. One of the 12 window doors would open and a bell would be rung for each hour that passed.

Wool Factory

Fountains
a fountain can be found in each district of Fes...and there is over a 100 districts

Tannery


Random Pictures
the hand of Fatima

Images inside a upper-class foundouk (a place where artisants and merchants would stay while visiting Fes. Donkeys/Horses/Mules on the bottom, people staying on top.

A "silk" shop. Thread made from cactus plants.