Lost in Fez

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After the whiffy tanneries we clear our nostrils by exploring some more of Fez’s labyrinthian souks.

Plus fuss the obligatory fluffy cats!!

A colorful wall with painted bricks alongside a narrow alley, featuring a cat walking on the pavement.
A white and black cat sitting on a stone pathway next to a wooden door with decorative nails.
A black and white cat resting on a stone ledge against a textured wall.
Close-up view of colorful mosaic tiles on a wall, with a vintage lantern on the side, under a clear blue sky.
A colorful mural on a purple wall featuring a birdcage, a flying dove, and a smiling yellow cat next to a flower, with text and decorative elements.

Fez is a candy shop for photographers with every wall a colourful, patterned delight.

Colorful, intricately designed wooden door in a traditional Moroccan setting, with decorative patterns and vibrant textiles on the wall.
A man stands next to a colorful wall with a door, featuring graffiti that reads 'KARRA N°3 YOU ARE IN FEZ SO SMILE'.
Decorative tiled fountain with intricate patterns in a historical setting, featuring an orange cup placed on the edge.
Decorative woven baskets and a colorful wall hanging displayed in a shop.
A large wooden door with an arched top and intricate detailing, set within a wall featuring decorative tile work in blue and white patterns.

It’s also distinctly less chaotic than Marrakech with far fewer people trying to lure you into spending money.

Colorful blocks of traditional soap displayed on a market table, with a small brass scale in the background.
A man sorting through various crates of dates in a vibrant market, with decorative plates visible in the background.
A bustling market scene in a Moroccan souk, featuring a man standing beside stalls filled with various types of dates and nuts. In the background, another vendor is sorting items.

Joy of joys we find another colourful wool dying street!

Every colour of the rainbow is festooned across wires.

A man sitting at the entrance of a shop in a souk, surrounded by colorful yarns hanging from the walls.
A person selecting dates from various crates in a traditional market, with shelves stacked with products and decorative items in the background.
A vibrant display of colorful yarns hanging on a wooden surface in a market, showcasing various shades and textures.
An artisan standing at the entrance of a colorful shop in a souk, surrounded by vibrant yarn and textiles, while working with a steaming pot.
Vibrant strands of dyed fibers in shades of purple and red hanging on a wooden wall.
A person wearing sunglasses in front of a vibrant display of colorful yarns and craft supplies in a Moroccan souk.
A vibrant display of colorful yarns and spools arranged on a wooden wall, showcasing a variety of textures and shades, typical of a traditional market setting.
Colorful threads and tassels displayed in a market, with various textiles and accessories in the background.
Colorful strands of thread and tassels hanging on a wooden door in a souk, with various textiles and items partially visible in the background.
A man in a dirty shirt and black pants is working in a colorful market stall filled with various textiles and clothing items.
A vibrant marketplace with colorful textiles hanging from the walls, showcasing various yarns and fabrics. People walk along a cobblestone path, interacting amidst the lively atmosphere.
Colorful yarn and decorative strands hanging on a wall next to a sign reading 'Dyers Box Tips' with a yellow box below, set in a vibrant market atmosphere.
Colorful bundles of fabric hanging on a wooden door, showcasing various textures and shades.
Colorful threads and dyed fabrics hanging in a traditional Moroccan market.
A selection of colorful skeins of yarn hanging on a wooden door, with green plants in the foreground.
A vibrant alleyway in a souk, filled with colorful bundles of yarn hanging from the ceiling. People are seen walking and working in the area, showcasing a lively marketplace atmosphere.

Who knew wool could create such happiness..

Colorful yarn hanging in a traditional Moroccan souk, showcasing various shades.
Vibrant and colorful hanks of dyed yarn hanging in a traditional Moroccan souk.

Published by Derbyshire Gal

World traveller, proud auntie, bit of a liability.

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