The medina in Fez, Morocco, gave us some of the most peculiar yet delicious flavours ever experienced and exceeded our expectations. The decadent, authentic Moroccan recipes and new cooking methods are buzzing in the ancient city's backstreets. There is much to offer, from hole-in-the-wall establishments serving popular family-cooked food to cute cafes and traditional restaurants housed in dars and riads, to fine dining in more Moroccan European restaurants.
Read MoreFez remains an enchanting Moroccan city that easily captures hearts due to its mesmerising medina and rich culture. A visit to Fez can include impressive cooking workshops, tours around the medina or simply relishing in tagines, hearty salads and chebakia. It also makes an ideal base for those embarking on scenic day trips to Volubilis, Atlas Mountains and Walila.
Read MoreTara Stevens is a food, travel and lifestyle writer based between Barcelona, Spain and Fès, Morocco. She contributes to a wide variety of travel publications ranging from the Telegraph and Conde Nast Traveler to FOOL magazine (a specialist food publication). She’s also contributed to several food publications by Phaidon Books.
Read MoreWhy choose Fez over Marrakech and other bigger cities in Morocco? Fez (Fes) is famous for its ancient walled city, which many compare to the old walled city of Jerusalem. It is the first of the imperial cities of Morocco, as it dates back to the eighth century. The city is also a pioneer within the Muslim cult and has one of the oldest universities in the world. All these firsts make Fez particularly attractive with a lively and influential culture.
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