We arrived in Fes (or Fez), one of Morocco’s imperial cities. We turned in our trusty rental car, that got us through lots of deep water and over very rough terrain. Our riad (traditional house with courtyard in the center) is in the old city, up a very small alley. We took a taxi from the airport to a larger riad and someone came to get us and lead the way, as we would never have found it on our own. It is lovely. Fes is evidently one of the oldest, functioning medieval cities in the world. The medina is quite something, there are about 1000 deadend alleys, it's a real maze! The courtyard of our riad is a peaceful haven after exploring (and getting lost!)
fez |fez|
noun ( pl. fezzes )
a flat-topped conical red hat with a black tassel on top, worn by men in some Muslim countries .DERIVATIVES fezzed |fɛzd| adjective
ORIGIN early 19th cent.: from Turkish fes (perhaps via French fez), named after Fez , once the chief place of manufacture.
Fez |fez| |fɛz| |fɛz| (also Fès |fes|)
a city in northern Morocco, founded in 808; pop. 564,000.
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