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Through the Blue Gate
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Fatima El Idrissi
Medina & Culture Specialist
Fes, Morocco12 years
Journey Timeline
Dawn
12 min
Sensory Experience
Sights
- Rainbow stone vats of the thousand-year-old tannery
- Infinite geometric patterns in zellige tilework
Sounds
- Quranic recitation echoing from ancient medersas
- Rhythmic hammering from the metalworkers' quarter
Scents
- The legendary pungence of the tannery vats
- Fresh mint held to counter strong scents
Feelings
- Awe at standing in the oldest university on Earth
- Cool stone walls in narrow medieval passages
Tastes
- Traditional Fassi pastilla with pigeon and almonds
- Sweet orange flower water in ceremonial tea
Local Phrases
مرحبا
Marhaba-Hello
شكرا
Shukran-Thank you
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Walk Through Living History
Fes reveals itself only to those who know where to look. Our guides have spent lifetimes learning its secrets.
Discover Ancient FesTour Overview
- Duration
- 12 minutes
- Chapters
- 4
- Your Guide
- Fatima El Idrissi