Jnan Palace Fès, Fes

Fabulous Fès

Advantages: Not as "touristy" as other parts of Morocco, steeped in history, a beautiful city
Disadvantages: Beware small children and Moroccan men

(markets) and haggling with the traders, who are, it must be noted, far less intimidating than those in Marrakesh, and sitting outside cafes with a glass of mint tea and watching the world go by. FЀS-JDID Despite being referred to as "new Fès", this part of the city was actually built in the 13th century. If truth be told, it's not worth spending more than a day here (at the absolute maximum) as Fès El Bali has far more to see. The Royal Palace is situated in Fès-Jdid, but, unfortunately, is closed to the public. It is possible, however, to admire the huge and very ornately-decorated brass doors that lead into the palace. The real highlight of Fès-Jdid is the mellah, or Jewish quarter: Fès-Jdid became somewhat of a refuge for Jewish families in the 14th century, and so the mellah was built. During the day, the Jews were allowed ...

emmorticia 27.05.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Fès (Morocco)

Partying at the Palace (ish)

Advantages: Comfortable, clean, good staff
Disadvantages: A few faults, doesnt live up to expectations

This review is about my Christmas party experience at the Strand Palace Hotel. This year, I was in charge of organising our office Christmas party, and, being based in South East London, the department tends to head to Bromley or Greenwich for a meal. But this year we decided to go all out, and go 'up west', and so I came across the Strand Palace hotel on my googlequest and we decided to go posh as well. The booking process was slightly tiresome, seeing as the particular member of staff we made our booking through was somewhat challenged in the brains department. The initial booking process was easy. We booked ourselves in for the three-course carvery meal, and then Channy and I (the office babies) were sent scuttling around collecting everybody's cash (£33 per head). All was sent in when a couple of weeks later, the girl calls me ...

fabulous_girl 19.12.2005 · Read full review
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Review of The Strand Palace Hotel, London

Must see it

Advantages: Must see it
Disadvantages: Touts

FES. This is the oldest of the imperial cities in Morocco and its Medina is on of the highlights of a visit to this country. A bit like Casablanca, Fes is a city of contrasts, between the modern ?nouvelle city?, and the poor shantytowns and slums. The old monuments are also under threat of falling apart, due to the lack of funds to preserve them. Fes El-bali is the old medina, with its winding small alleys. You will find the usual amount of touts at any of the entrances trying to act as guides. Although when I was there we hired one, I do not really think you need it. The only valid reason for hiring one, is probably to diminish the hassle from the others, and, still, not even this, since we were hassled anyway! ...

FRADUC 28.08.2000 · Read full review
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Review of Fès (Morocco)