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Archive for June, 2007

If you’ll ask me what I love most about the Fez city in Morocco, I can probably think of more than a hundred things to say. But one thing is for sure, the Moroccan culture never failed to fascinate my senses. From exotic dishes to awe-inspiring sights, there’s never really a dull moment in the […]

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Do you have that habit of crossing out dates on your calendar? I know it is a good way of reminding myself what day of what month it is already, but I just can’t make it part of my daily routine. Just awhile ago, the digital clock on my bedside table, which I rarely pay […]

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It is said that the most astonishing pieces of Moroccan handicrafts were shaped by the hands of the Fez artisans. You may choose not to believe me. However, watch how your skepticism slowly fade away once you come across the arts and crafts collection that the Dar Batha museum houses. I never heard of this […]

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Year 2007 is a significant year in Fez city. Why? This fascinating city in Morocco is celebrating its 25th year of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also, ISESCO named Fez as 2007’s Capital of Islamic Culture. This year also marks the 13th anniversary of the much-awaited Fez World Sacred Music Festival. Sacred music artists […]

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Admit it, you were just as fascinated as I was when you first heard about Fez. And most probably, the thing playing in your imagination then is a picture of a red turban-like hat with a tassel hanging over the side. Before I even knew about Fez as one of the four imperial cities in […]

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If you find my travel stories not enough to believe that Fez’s breathtaking surrounding is so good that it inspires creativity, then ask Bono and the rest of his band. U2, the Irish rock band that gave us chart-topping hits such as “One” and “Elevation”, confirmed the news that they are in Fez city in […]

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I have to bottle up this nagging urge to post my Fez chronicles today. At this moment, I am here in my room, curled up on top of this cushy bed while my laptop seats comfortably on my lap. This Wi-Fi service provided by the hotel only managed to heighten my addiction towards blog-hopping. However, […]

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Whenever I go online, I do not just write and post my own travelogues. I also read the amusing stories of my fellow travelers via their online journals. Meeting people who share the same fondness for backpacking, sightseeing, and adventure-seeking excites my senses. It is not only the details of their whereabouts and activities that […]

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I woke up this morning with a dynamic sense of spirit and energy. But whatever it is, I only know for sure that it has something to do with being caught up in the medieval charm of Fez. So, before I head out of my hotel to start a new adventure, I decided to have […]

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Have you ever found yourself lost in radiant charm and beauty?
I honestly didn’t know what to expect when I first came to the imperial city of Fez except for the wonderful Riad accommodation and an endless trail of mosque and old stone walls. Until later, I found myself in real awe, appreciating the intricate details […]

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