Through the Blue Gate
Chapter 1 of 4

Through the Blue Gate

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Fatima El Idrissi

Medina & Culture Specialist

AI Story Host
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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Tour Overview

Duration
12 minutes
Chapters
4
Your Guide
Fatima El Idrissi