Fes https://2hungrywanderers.com/index.php/ en Getting lost in Fes and finding awesome places https://2hungrywanderers.com/index.php/getting-lost-fes-and-finding-awesome-places <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--title--post.html.twig * field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/bs_2hw1/templates/field--node--title--post.html.twig' --> <h1 class="page-header">Getting lost in Fes and finding awesome places</h1> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/bs_2hw1/templates/field--node--title--post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/index.php/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">2hw</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Mon, 04/01/2019 - 02:54</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'layout__onecol' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x 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'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--field-block--node--post--field-image.html.twig * block--field-block--node--post.html.twig * block--field-block--node.html.twig * block--field-block.html.twig * block--layout-builder.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodepostfield-image clearfix"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-image--post--default.html.twig * field--node--field-image--post.html.twig * field--node--field-image.html.twig * field--node--post.html.twig * field--field-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/2019-04/main.JPG.jpg?itok=Gh_gZNet 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/2019-04/main.JPG.jpg?itok=mHmTOreP 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/2019-04/main.JPG.jpg?itok=tAVSWHZr 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/2019-04/main.JPG.jpg?itok=Gh_gZNet" alt="Getting lost in Fes and finding awesome places" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--field-block--node--post--body.html.twig * block--field-block--node--post.html.twig * block--field-block--node.html.twig * block--field-block.html.twig * block--layout-builder.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodepostbody clearfix"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--post--default.html.twig * field--node--body--post.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--post.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>If you have more than 2-3 days to spend in Fes, getting lost in the medina (old town) is a fun adventure, this part of the city holds many treasures to be discovered within its tiny maze-like streets - see what we found just walking and taking random turns.</p> <p>Even walking aimlessly, you will most likely stumble upon some of the "<a href="top-10-things-see-fes">Top 10 things to see in Fes</a>", check out our post, so you don't miss any of the best attractions.</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="be7ccae5-9e10-43a9-8c9b-b6799e03ad9a" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5966.JPG.jpg?itok=E3pbONjw 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5966.JPG.jpg?itok=VOyvY-sL 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5966.JPG.jpg?itok=ML-tVPzb 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_5966.JPG" alt="small alley in Fes" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>If you look at Google Maps, you will see some of the main streets of the medina, but there are many side streets and small alleys, not marked there. You can use the navigation to try follow a general direction, but do not expect turn-by-turn instructions.</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ef616165-8d86-4cce-9100-4c6fa64f63e6" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5748.JPG.jpg?itok=TpGj5N2W 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5748.JPG.jpg?itok=E8I9EMMB 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5748.JPG.jpg?itok=WOoJOcN2 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_5748.JPG" alt="small alley in fes" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>Don't be afraid to leave the main streets, you may have to go back if you hit a dead end, but that's part of the fun. Small alleys might take you to all kinds of places, but in any case - they offer a more intimate and quieter view of everyday life in the medina.</p> <p>Here are some of the interesting spots we discovered while wandering, some can be called less popular tourist attractions, others - just cool photo opportunities.</p> <h2>The medina districts</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'filter_caption' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/bs_2hw1/templates/filter-caption.html.twig' --> <figure role="group" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center"><span class="caption-span"> <img alt="Giant slipper marks the entrance of a slippers shop" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="818f2797-2648-4df4-a9b4-37102c68eaca" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_5984.JPG" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5984.JPG.jpg?itok=JseDhAUW 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5984.JPG.jpg?itok=p9QZUYrI 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5984.JPG.jpg?itok=o1dQx4xI 1000w" typeof="foaf:Image" /></span> <figcaption class="figure-caption">Giant slipper marks the entrance of a slippers shop</figcaption></figure><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/bs_2hw1/templates/filter-caption.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>Walking through the medina you will notice that there is some logic to the chaotic little streets and alleys - the shops are not randomly spread, but rather, in small districts, each specializing in different trade. No sign will tell you when you enter a specific market - the locals know their way around and for tourists it is a treat to discover the unique places in the old city.</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'filter_caption' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/bs_2hw1/templates/filter-caption.html.twig' --> <figure role="group" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center"><span class="caption-span"> <img alt="Metal filigree shop in Fes" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1ede9271-8497-4e69-98f9-07642ddccac9" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_5986.JPG" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5986.JPG.jpg?itok=5irWYc-q 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5986.JPG.jpg?itok=8_M6Ax-C 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5986.JPG.jpg?itok=kRtWrxx0 1000w" typeof="foaf:Image" /></span> <figcaption class="figure-caption">Metal filigree shop in Fes</figcaption></figure><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/bs_2hw1/templates/filter-caption.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>The coppersmiths are usually outside the shops banging on bigger or smaller vessels to form to perfect shape, then polish them until they shine like a mirror. In the metal filigree district you will find shop after shop filled with lamps, lights and decorations, each covered in mesmerizing intricate details. Beautiful carpets with colorful designs await in the carpet section, where the shop owners will wait for clients offering great deals and quality rugs. </p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'filter_caption' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/bs_2hw1/templates/filter-caption.html.twig' --> <figure role="group" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center"><span class="caption-span"> <img alt="Coppersmiths workshop in Fes" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="38b987a0-c872-4d14-9b20-25676c062653" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6314.JPG" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6314.JPG.jpg?itok=qhcCaqJu 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6314.JPG.jpg?itok=ozHBIZvM 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6314.JPG.jpg?itok=Uelv8odw 1000w" typeof="foaf:Image" /></span> <figcaption class="figure-caption">Coppersmiths workshop in Fes</figcaption></figure><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/bs_2hw1/templates/filter-caption.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>We were particularly enticed when we entered the Moroccan desserts part of the medina - sweet smells, syrupy delights all around, and every baker offering a sample to prove their products are the best. </p> <p>If you plan to return to some particular section of the medina - don't forget to mark it on your GPS - it is not easy to find it again otherwise.</p> <h2>Cheez Alaoui Tannery</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c47bc9a2-0498-418a-a5fc-86df67451ce1" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6096.JPG.jpg?itok=UVP91fLR 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6096.JPG.jpg?itok=-siBNHMl 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6096.JPG.jpg?itok=LbDsbsrF 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6096.JPG" alt="Cheez Alaoui Tannery" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>One of the smaller tanneries in Fes, but it was the first one we saw, after finding it on our own and it really made an impression. Sales people are happy to take visitors to the roof where the smell is overpowering, and no wonder, considering that urine and pigeon poo are used to process the raw skins. There are vats for softening and dying the leather and the man who took us upstairs explained the whole process, then took us to the shop where a huge variety of leather goods is on display. Here, nobody asked for an entrance fee, but there is always the expectation to buy something so the guy earns a commission. Keep in mind that if you don't have any intention to buy, you can always leave a small tip and explain that there is no need to waste your and his time - that's what we did and was met with an understanding smile. </p> <h2>Markets and souvenir shops</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ba80b3ea-e7a3-44ab-8139-a753f8467d81" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5781.JPG.jpg?itok=eMZleGiQ 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5781.JPG.jpg?itok=zwI2pacr 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5781.JPG.jpg?itok=g_ao53iz 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_5781.JPG" alt="Pottery stall in Fes" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="363b2cbe-26f1-4106-87e3-584324cefe6f" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6112.jpg?itok=nE3-nBaf 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6112.jpg?itok=zSujhgHt 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6112.jpg?itok=Mc38J2Xr 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6112.jpg" alt="Argan oil shop in Fes" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>Many souvenir shops are hidden in the labyrinth of the medina offering curious gifts for the traveler to bring home - leather slippers, pottery, argan oil. You probably won't get the best quality, but they are inexpensive and interesting for anyone who has not been to Morocco and you can practice your haggling skills.</p> <h2>Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="091fa0b3-0021-4010-a163-577e09e1aff4" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/zaouia%20sidi%20ahmet%20tijani%20%281%29.JPG.jpg?itok=DbhHQMXI 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/zaouia%20sidi%20ahmet%20tijani%20%281%29.JPG.jpg?itok=3uUr-Bwh 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/zaouia%20sidi%20ahmet%20tijani%20%281%29.JPG.jpg?itok=UryisdOV 800w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/zaouia%20sidi%20ahmet%20tijani%20%281%29.JPG" alt="Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="cdfaad78-fd86-4881-996d-1b007f100361" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/zaouia%20sidi%20ahmet%20tijani%20%282%29.JPG.jpg?itok=CvnEUhRW 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/zaouia%20sidi%20ahmet%20tijani%20%282%29.JPG.jpg?itok=ArJeDHy8 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/zaouia%20sidi%20ahmet%20tijani%20%282%29.JPG.jpg?itok=_wl9CTup 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/zaouia%20sidi%20ahmet%20tijani%20%282%29.JPG" alt="Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>According to the info outside this mosque-mausoleum, it holds the remains of one of the city's great saints, born in Algeria. Even nowadays, pilgrims from some African countries pay visit to the tomb before continuing their voyage to Mecca. Non Muslims can just look from the outside, but it is still worth a stop to admire the beautiful carvings, colored wood panels and colored windows that can be seen inside. Also, the bright green minaret acts like a beacon that attracts people this way.</p> <h2>Tiny tea shops</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="08966c4b-07b0-4686-acfd-a0ed965a25f4" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6005.jpg?itok=P9H0PS4S 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6005.jpg?itok=_8YsKNgl 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6005.jpg?itok=gkaSRW7R 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6005.jpg" alt="Tiny tea shops" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>When you get tired of being lost in the maze, it is not hard to find one of the many tea shops tucked away in the alleys. There you can relax your feet, drink some refreshing mint tea and do some people watching as locals go around their business.</p> <p>We particularly liked getting a seat at one of the tea shops near Rcaif gate at sunset. It is a very lively place with people going in and out of the medina after work and the square fills with families and kids enjoying the coolness of the coming night and having fun.</p> <h2>Al Quaraouiyine Mosque</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5aa8fee0-5033-4b64-a67c-46cff9d59de5" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/Al%20Quaraouiyine%20Mosque.JPG.jpg?itok=SgAHdZbI 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/Al%20Quaraouiyine%20Mosque.JPG.jpg?itok=eVvPq-5S 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/Al%20Quaraouiyine%20Mosque.JPG.jpg?itok=a51-xKO1 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/Al%20Quaraouiyine%20Mosque.JPG" alt="Al Quaraouiyine Mosque" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>Read about the amazing secrets of Al Quaraouiyine Library in "<a href="/top-10-things-see-fes">Top 10 things to see in Fes</a>"</p> <p>Built at the same time as the library initially a small mosque, Al Quaraouiyine has been expanded, restored and decorated many times, resulting in one of the major landmarks in Fes. A true icon of Moroccan architecture, the mosque with its white minaret is easy to distinguish from anywhere. Through the ages it has become a major learning center for the whole Islamic world and numerous distinguished scholars, including historians, philosophers and geographers had studied there.</p> <h2>Water fountains</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="78ebbd81-5eb6-4fde-a568-9e23d830672e" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5755.JPG.jpg?itok=8EANtQWo 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5755.JPG.jpg?itok=g0S-SfU3 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5755.JPG.jpg?itok=PQZreSS- 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_5755.JPG" alt="Water fountains" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>Old water fountains can be found all around the old city and years ago they were the only water source for the residents and as such focal points of the local community. Today, most are no longer working and even the ones that are still operational are neglected, but even in that state they are still worth a look. The water fountains are heavily decorated with beautiful tiles in colorful patterns and can usually be found hidden in blind alleys or in corners near mosques.</p> <h2>Architecture</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a9969d3d-2607-4365-9df6-0d4ccc817066" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6227.JPG.jpg?itok=8xx9BoLo 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6227.JPG.jpg?itok=vN6r742g 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6227.JPG.jpg?itok=dSWpg-cN 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6227.JPG" alt="Architecture in Fes" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d79e4825-f7e4-4878-91b2-ee76495270ef" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6036.JPG.jpg?itok=dIXb5aou 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6036.JPG.jpg?itok=25HPYcdy 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6036.JPG.jpg?itok=-gBdoXRt 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6036.JPG" alt="Night walk in Fes" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>The old city is full of beautiful examples of Moroccan architecture all around. The gates in the city are impressive - be it the city gates, with their huge tiled arches, the mosque and mederse gates with their intricate lace designs or even just the gates of the regular homes. Many small alleys lead to old fondouks and riads and if you look up from time to time the tall minarets and decorative wood carvings on many of the buildings stand out.</p> <h2>Ras el hanout shop</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="52a497b7-efdc-404c-a2c3-ce092acacdee" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/ras%20el%20hanout%20shop%20%282%29.JPG.jpg?itok=MU38HAIj 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/ras%20el%20hanout%20shop%20%282%29.JPG.jpg?itok=fytbWZ8_ 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/ras%20el%20hanout%20shop%20%282%29.JPG.jpg?itok=cK1co5GY 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/ras%20el%20hanout%20shop%20%282%29.JPG" alt="Ras el hanout shop" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>While walking through the Spice Market, which interestingly, has only a small number of stalls selling spices left today, a divine smell hit me. This was way above the tasty Moroccan aromas everywhere, something special. We followed our noses to a stall and the shop keeper immediately greeted us and showed us what brought us there. "Ras el hanout" directly translated means “head of the shop" or in other words - mix of best of the best spices this shop has to offer. There is no specific recipe, every shop and many households make their own mix, according to their tastes. The man proudly explained how his father inherited the shop and the recipe from his father and that we were speaking with a third generation spice master. On the wall is a copy of article from Lonely Planet showing the same shop with his father from decades ago, it always brings joy to see people taking so much pride in their work.</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0d11ec4f-55a5-4976-8138-3a9aaf23638f" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/ras%20el%20hanout%20shop%20%281%29.JPG.jpg?itok=y9chee_K 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/ras%20el%20hanout%20shop%20%281%29.JPG.jpg?itok=EBRDsyua 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/ras%20el%20hanout%20shop%20%281%29.JPG.jpg?itok=80E1xFPB 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/ras%20el%20hanout%20shop%20%281%29.JPG" alt="Ras el hanout shop" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>Then he showed us some of the ingredients that go into this heavenly powder - cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, all spice, star anise, cumin, ginger, nutmeg, three types of dries rose buds and many more, some of which secret, totaling at more than 40 different components and of course - mixed in a secret proportion. We bought some, I've tasted many spices, including different interpretations of Ras el hanout, but this is a whole new level of awesome.</p> <h2>Bab Guissa Cemetery</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3d9e4411-046f-4027-9a97-b0e1f8f70783" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/cemetery%20%281%29.JPG.jpg?itok=P52Z7JbX 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/cemetery%20%281%29.JPG.jpg?itok=4CSMU_ma 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/cemetery%20%281%29.JPG.jpg?itok=XsnkXlIi 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/cemetery%20%281%29.JPG" alt="Bab Guissa Cemetery" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="282423c4-ae7c-4aed-ae20-d7fdfe2851bb" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/cemetery.JPG.jpg?itok=XwDRaF-i 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/cemetery.JPG.jpg?itok=VFChCpiu 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/cemetery.JPG.jpg?itok=ycMcF9HZ 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/cemetery.JPG" alt="Bab Guissa Cemetery" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>From the medina we decided to walk to the hill with the Marinid Tombs on top, it is not the most pleasant walk, but is doable and there are some interesting sights along the way. Exiting the medina through Bab Guissa we found ourselves in a cemetery. At first we assumed it is an old one, but it is actually still in use and occupies large sections of the nearby hills. The contrast was amazing - minutes from the lively, noisy and crowded old town is a tranquil place without people, the only exception a herdsman looking after some goats and donkeys. There were even some goat skins colored with precious saffron drying in the sun. In addition to being a shortcut to the tombs, our path revealed nice views of Fes and sections of the city wall.</p> <h2>Cave dwellings</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e97e765a-7afd-45f1-b51a-87ab74daea9a" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/caves%20%281%29.JPG.jpg?itok=YR2Fgret 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/caves%20%281%29.JPG.jpg?itok=5KbsgZ7Y 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/caves%20%281%29.JPG.jpg?itok=8rnoBYMP 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/caves%20%281%29.JPG" alt="Cave dwellings " typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5da2494c-870c-4b1f-a78c-0dac0d973c22" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/caves%20%282%29.JPG.jpg?itok=T8bveOOo 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/caves%20%282%29.JPG.jpg?itok=j84KTlck 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/caves%20%282%29.JPG.jpg?itok=SBhNZSPv 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/caves%20%282%29.JPG" alt="Cave dwellings" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>Going up we noticed some unusual cave-like holes in the hills. Some were well preserved, some caved-in and almost indistinguishable. When we got to the Marinid Tombs an old man came to us and tried to sell us handwoven wool hats. Despite the low price and claims that his wife made them he couldn't convince us to buy any in the +30°C heat. We sat together in a shadow and talked, he explained that several decades ago his family lived in the caves we had just seen, but now they moved to a small white house on the nearby hill. Basically the government helped/forced them out of the caves and I got the feeling he was a little bit nostalgic about it.</p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--field-block--node--post--field-date-visited.html.twig * block--field-block--node--post.html.twig * block--field-block--node.html.twig * block--field-block.html.twig * block--layout-builder.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodepostfield-date-visited clearfix"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date-visited--post--default.html.twig * field--node--field-date-visited--post.html.twig * 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<!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'bs_2col' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x bs-2col.html.twig x bs-2col.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/bootstrap_layouts/templates/3.0.0/bs-2col.html.twig' --> <div class="row bs-2col"> <div class="col-sm-6 bs-region bs-region--left"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--field-block--node--post--field-destinations.html.twig * block--field-block--node--post.html.twig * block--field-block--node.html.twig * block--field-block.html.twig * block--layout-builder.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodepostfield-destinations clearfix"> <h2 class="block-title">Destinations</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-destinations--post--default.html.twig * 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THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--block-content--body--basic.html.twig * field--block-content--body.html.twig * field--block-content--basic.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="loginBtnSocialDiv"> <button class="loginBtnSocial loginBtnSocial--facebook"> <a href="https://2hungrywanderers.com/user/login/facebook">Login with Facebook</a> </button> <button class="loginBtnSocial loginBtnSocial--google"> <a href="https://2hungrywanderers.com/user/login/google">Login with Google</a> </button> </div></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/layout_discovery/layouts/onecol/layout--onecol.html.twig' --> Sun, 31 Mar 2019 23:54:25 +0000 2hw 53 at https://2hungrywanderers.com https://2hungrywanderers.com/index.php/getting-lost-fes-and-finding-awesome-places#comments Top 10 things to see in Fes https://2hungrywanderers.com/index.php/top-10-things-see-fes <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--title--post.html.twig * field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/bs_2hw1/templates/field--node--title--post.html.twig' --> <h1 class="page-header">Top 10 things to see in Fes</h1> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/bs_2hw1/templates/field--node--title--post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * 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'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'layout__onecol' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x layout--onecol.html.twig x layout--onecol.html.twig * layout.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/layout_discovery/layouts/onecol/layout--onecol.html.twig' --> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--extra-field-block--node--post--links.html.twig * block--extra-field-block--node--post.html.twig * block--extra-field-block--node.html.twig * block--extra-field-block.html.twig * block--layout-builder.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-extra-field-blocknodepostlinks clearfix"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--field-block--node--post--field-image.html.twig * block--field-block--node--post.html.twig * block--field-block--node.html.twig * block--field-block.html.twig * block--layout-builder.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodepostfield-image clearfix"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-image--post--default.html.twig * field--node--field-image--post.html.twig * field--node--field-image.html.twig * field--node--post.html.twig * field--field-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/2019-02/main.JPG.jpg?itok=uZ067cW5 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/2019-02/main.JPG.jpg?itok=iv3hxsgM 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/2019-02/main.JPG.jpg?itok=mJEuT1oA 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/2019-02/main.JPG.jpg?itok=uZ067cW5" alt="Top 10 things to see in Fes" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--field-block--node--post--body.html.twig * block--field-block--node--post.html.twig * block--field-block--node.html.twig * block--field-block.html.twig * block--layout-builder.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodepostbody clearfix"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--post--default.html.twig * field--node--body--post.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--post.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Fes has so much to offer to any visitor and it is a good idea to arrive prepared with ideas of what to look for, this guide will help you with that. If time is not an issue I would suggest reading our story "<a href="/getting-lost-fes-and-finding-awesome-places">Getting lost in Fes</a>", a fun adventure of taking random turns and finding interesting spots. Otherwise, I would recommend to spend at least 2-3 days there and if this is all the time you have - focus on finding the attractions from this list.</p> <h2>The Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud, Bab Bou Jeloud)</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8395181e-483a-42a4-9616-152e7e2f06d0" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5962.JPG.jpg?itok=woPqgsO8 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5962.JPG.jpg?itok=qVurf8zU 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5962.JPG.jpg?itok=zSM2eCPy 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_5962.JPG" alt="The Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud, Bab Bou Jeloud)" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>The most important gate of the city wall, ornately decorated with tiles which are blue on the outer facade and actually green on the inside. Perhaps this signifies that passing through the gate you are entering a different world. The current structure was build in 1913 and a curious thing to note is that the gates close and lock from the outside - this surely has something to do with the French administration ruling the country at that time (and almost only Moroccan residents inside the medina).</p> <p>Cars are not allowed to go through the gate and inside the medina, so if you are traveling with a lot of luggage and want to stay inside the old city it is very convenient to find accommodation close to the Blue Gate, that's what we did and it was a great choice. Right through the gate there is a small square with several restaurants and various vendors, from there you can choose between two of the main streets leading into the heart of the medina.</p> <h2>Zaouia De Moulay Idriss II</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="be13b185-801e-431e-931b-e27c718cf9c5" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5789.JPG.jpg?itok=Z66NQNjj 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5789.JPG.jpg?itok=s1Cdzzt9 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5789.JPG.jpg?itok=W08pWoNh 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_5789.JPG" alt="Zaouia De Moulay Idriss II" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="68079c88-5609-4e3f-b2d0-7950324891d4" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5799.JPG.jpg?itok=gNeLO9uT 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5799.JPG.jpg?itok=M-X9NjdU 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5799.JPG.jpg?itok=__xUrf1n 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_5799.JPG" alt="Zaouia De Moulay Idriss II" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>Idris II was the ruler of Morocco between 807 and 828, he is also the founder of the city of Fes, he made the city capital and was also responsible for making it an economic and cultural center. This complex holds his tomb and as a religious site non-Muslims are not allowed to enter. The minaret is the tallest in Fes, combined with the green pyramidal roof are very easy to spot when looking at the city from above. Finding one of the entrances is more difficult as from short distance the mentioned features are hidden by other buildings clustered nearby. Even without going inside one can take a peek at the beautiful and rich decorations inside. It is definitely worth it going around and checking out the side doors, there is a big yard with a fountain in the middle to be found.</p> <h2>Nejjarine Museum of Wood Arts and Crafts</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fadc0943-2582-49fb-b55f-abe35b4d690b" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5811.JPG.jpg?itok=Bazqkxq9 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5811.JPG.jpg?itok=ijm5kStj 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5811.JPG.jpg?itok=ZdLK6ATt 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_5811.JPG" alt="Nejjarine Museum of Wood Arts and Crafts" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0a68e9ea-02c8-40b3-bd62-22658a69bf0d" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5843.JPG.jpg?itok=JUOZO-Rv 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5843.JPG.jpg?itok=GIj7IK2Q 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5843.JPG.jpg?itok=Dsx9ZNjo 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_5843.JPG" alt="Nejjarine Museum of Wood Arts and Crafts" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>That's one of the real gems in Fes! The building is a sight by itself, a wonderfully restored fondouk (caravanserai) - a combination of a market and an inn. Up until the 18th century traveling merchants stored and sold their goods on the ground level by day and by night slept in the rooms on the higher floors. Now the museum displays a rich collection of items from many regions and eras including windows, doors, shelves, chests, musical instruments and much more. There are also exhibitions themed around different types of wood, wood crafting tools and techniques.</p> <h2>Medersa El Bouanania (Bou Inania Madrasa)</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="606a200b-2f4d-45e7-b3dd-ae715ebb72fd" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5901.JPG.jpg?itok=cTLZ7nUM 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5901.JPG.jpg?itok=FxMtxDnM 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5901.JPG.jpg?itok=NHI3jxuu 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_5901.JPG" alt="Medersa El Bouanania" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="10ae40c6-17d6-433c-85b2-2abbb51d56d4" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5927.JPG.jpg?itok=O8nJAJrw 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5927.JPG.jpg?itok=_VfJwxMX 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_5927.JPG.jpg?itok=XFYJR_5m 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_5927.JPG" alt="Medersa El Bouanania" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>One of the very few religious sites in Fes where non Muslims are allowed to enter is this madrasa (school). In the past this complex was both an educational center and a mosque, the minaret is still standing and is visible from most of the city, commonly photographed trough the horseshoe shape of The Blue Gate. Interesting features are the marble columns in the mosque, all walls are covered in colorful zellige (tiles), and the delicate carvings on the cedar friezes match the patterns on the plaster panels.</p> <h2>Place Rcif</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="86720859-6788-456e-b053-4fd34cf5b0fb" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6325.JPG.jpg?itok=V828-nh2 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6325.JPG.jpg?itok=GklIEHJU 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6325.JPG.jpg?itok=yVUqDttW 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6325.JPG" alt="Place Rcif" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>This square features one of the big gates to the old city - Bab Rcif, a large mosque and a big open area surrounded by small shops and cafes. The mosque is the city's Friday mosque and predates the square by a century, it's minaret is one of the tallest and most distinctive in the area with it's square base and green tiled highlights.</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="64fc6d4a-e25b-4ecd-be7c-9944dd781e20" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6011.JPG.jpg?itok=gN-XwBvn 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6011.JPG.jpg?itok=hNIHu0va 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6011.JPG.jpg?itok=CWpZRHng 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6011.JPG" alt="Place Rcif" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>The place actually comes to life in the late afternoon when vendors and local people fill the square, it is a great spot to get some street food, sit on the stairs near the wall to enjoy it while watching the people around you. There are some fun activities for kids, like a trampoline and bikes for rent, so many families gather there to socialize while the little ones play.</p> <h2>Al Quaraouiyine Library</h2> <p>This place deserves the label "hidden gem", mainly because it actually looks closed. With the huge wooden doors shut and vendors occupying the stairs one can easily decide to move on, but if you are brave enough to knock and lucky enough somebody to open the door - be happy, you will see some unique things, it is the oldest working library in the world!</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="133e7fe4-5b3b-4804-ac82-f8f4b00a1f62" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6285.jpg?itok=AshPXqk_ 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6285.jpg?itok=uTWu8E-6 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6285.jpg?itok=a-LeL2Zm 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6285.jpg" alt="Al Quaraouiyine Library" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>Time magazine included the library in the list of World's Greatest Places for 2018, which should be a reason enough to visit, but let me give you some highlights. Built in 859 by Fatima al-Fihri, the daughter of a wealthy merchant along with a mosque and university with the same name, the library was where most important texts in the country were kept for centuries.</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="03847ce0-e4d6-4725-af57-c8c30e12ba75" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6289.JPG.jpg?itok=PVWlf5oP 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6289.JPG.jpg?itok=1YSFjOCV 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6289.JPG.jpg?itok=NuwwkJZb 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6289.JPG" alt="Al Quaraouiyine Library" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>As the building lost some of it's significance during the centuries, parts of its unique collection were scattered among other libraries and museums, now it holds about 4000 texts. A restoration project began in 2012 and from 2016 the library is (kind of) open to the public and scholars. Today it features a climate controlled room for storing the most unique old books, including a 9th century Quran in its original binding.</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e8bb33ae-43fd-49b7-9ce4-745f07ee09a7" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6301.JPG.jpg?itok=PaOFvGCN 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6301.JPG.jpg?itok=1At-t9VN 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6301.JPG.jpg?itok=-VVgvwnJ 800w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6301.JPG" alt="Al Quaraouiyine Library" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>The architecture and decorative details are breathtaking, you will see working fountains and beautiful staircases, but for me personally the most interesting thing was the door to the "vault" - the room where the most precious books were kept. The iron reinforced door installed in the 16th century has a unique security mechanism controlled by four separate locks. Each lock had an individual key, kept by one of the chief librarians, the contents of the room were so valuable all four people had to be present with their keys to access the written treasures inside.</p> <h2>Borj Nord (Museum of Arms)</h2> <p>Positioned on a hill overlooking the old city of Fez Borj Nord is the best preserved of the ten bastions around the city. This magnificent example of 16th century European architecture was actually designed and build by Portuguese captives and has a very close resemblance of some fortifications built in Italy and Portugal during the Renascence.</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9100c7f0-8ea8-4965-b73e-a2eb65c608f1" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6344.JPG.jpg?itok=ZG_pXDYN 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6344.JPG.jpg?itok=cmibgF4N 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6344.JPG.jpg?itok=reirFAfl 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6344.JPG" alt="Borj Nord (Museum of Arms)" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>Nowadays the fort holds more than 5000 items from the Museum of Arms, with a significant part of those - more than 800 on display. Visitors can see great examples of Moroccan weapons from different eras, interestingly notable are the shifts in influences on technologies and design - changing from African in the early days to European in the 17-18th century. There are many displays of various weapons from other countries as well, but also pay attention to the building itself. Visiting Borj Nord is an exciting experience not just for weapons enthusiasts - look at the thick walls and defense mechanisms of the fort. Don't forget to get to the roof, amazing views of Fes and great photo opportunities.</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3d1047ab-8bfd-4f3a-853a-ceba61c024af" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6354.JPG.jpg?itok=YopLKJS- 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6354.JPG.jpg?itok=Gq2hotCs 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6354.JPG.jpg?itok=GG4ekqiV 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6354.JPG" alt="Borj Nord (Museum of Arms)" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>Unfortunately taking photos is not allowed on the exhibition floors, but the only item I truly regret not photographing is a revolver with a built-in bottle/can opener!</p> <h2>Chouara Tannery</h2> <p>The largest, most impressive and popular in Fes - if you want to see only one tannery that's it. It is actually a complex with many leather workshops and shops surrounding and sharing the "tannery" - numerous vats for cleaning, softening and dying the leather pieces.</p> <p>When you get near the tannery "guides" lurking in the streets will offer to take you there - you don't really need them, finding the place on Google Maps and following the signs and arrows on the streets is very easy. If you are not firm in declining their services expect to pay a fee when you arrive at the entrance, even if the "guide" didn't help you at all.</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9bdf2938-1f8c-431e-aa64-495bb6724288" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6136.JPG.jpg?itok=I3d_HeEk 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6136.JPG.jpg?itok=Kb7RrN37 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6136.JPG.jpg?itok=j-IzsV-0 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6136.JPG" alt="Chouara Tannery" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>Being the top in its class Chauara Tannery charges an entrance fee, which may be waived if you make a large purchase inside, but otherwise - don't forget that the guy giving you a bunch of fresh mint at the door will ask for money when you are leaving.</p> <p>What is the mint for? When a staff member takes you to the roof you will understand immediately and will do your best to stick it inside your nose. Many of the vats below contain urine and pigeon excrement, even some of the dyes used smell awful, this, combined with the aroma of hundreds raw animal skins, creates a powerful and unpleasant smell your only other chance to experience is in the inner circles of hell.</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="023e96bb-4e7c-46c3-919a-ad9b1dad4431" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6118.JPG.jpg?itok=cycwFrf6 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6118.JPG.jpg?itok=zNwASEqn 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6118.JPG.jpg?itok=ZYl-cEsT 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6118.JPG" alt="Chouara Tannery" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>The view however is as captivating as the smell is foul - tens of people carrying skins, pieces of leather, stirring the contents of different colored vats, scraping fur... and tourists doing their best to take photos with one hand and keep the precious green stalk under their nose with the other.</p> <p>Our guide explained how things work - first the raw skins are soaked in urine to soften them, then excess fur and bits are removed, then the pieces depending on their quality, thickness and source go through different treatments and finally are being dyed and dried before moving them to the workshop. </p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3819a337-e727-4b02-bd53-ccc1498821e6" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6143.jpg?itok=rVd-ckNw 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6143.jpg?itok=55lpf7WS 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6143.jpg?itok=VHonkCMy 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6143.jpg" alt="Chouara Tannery" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>Then he took us to the shop where anything you can think of is made of leather - from slippers to jackets, wallets, purses, pants, shirts, ties and hats, if you want something made they can accommodate any request for the right price. As usual there is expectation to buy something, but as we had no such intention and wanted to save time we just gave our guide a small tip, which was accepted well - no commission from sale, but no wasting of time with us either.</p> <h2>Marinid Tombs</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="da37bc01-14cd-446c-857f-136cc333b1cf" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6186.JPG.jpg?itok=aJP3TsPi 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6186.JPG.jpg?itok=dt8R3-in 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6186.JPG.jpg?itok=wlP4FaaD 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6186.JPG" alt="Marinid Tombs" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>On a hill outside the medina, close to Borj Nord are some ruins called Marinid Tombs. Why? Not based on solid evidence for sure. The two remaining mausoleums have some inscriptions still visible, but they do not contain information about who was buried there. The "Marinid" part in the name comes from the assumption that these are the final resting places for members of the Marinid dynasty, rulers of the region during the time historians believe the tombs were built. In support of this theory is the nearby cemetery and the assumption that members of the royal family have been honored with the most impressive mausoleums in the area. </p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="79c95561-97d2-415f-ae65-991d2c5498a1" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6188.JPG.jpg?itok=h0ww_8uc 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6188.JPG.jpg?itok=v0-pUDw0 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6188.JPG.jpg?itok=Ug_scSrD 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6188.JPG" alt="Marinid Tombs" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>Whatever the truth, a visit to the Marinid Tombs is a rewarding experience, as in addition to visiting the interesting ruins one gets a chance to take a look at the nearby cemetery and caves, more on that in our post "<a href="/getting-lost-fes-and-finding-awesome-places">Getting lost in Fes</a>". Also the hill offers beautiful views of the city and is a great sunset spot.</p> <h2>The Golden Gates of The Royal Palace</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="900d7a55-3101-4bc6-98e8-f5b60df9f95b" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6360.JPG.jpg?itok=sNMIZa0G 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6360.JPG.jpg?itok=ONdxBcMO 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6360.JPG.jpg?itok=ZA2IEiGs 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6360.JPG" alt="The Golden Gates of The Royal Palace" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'responsive_image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><img data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="dc58fa1c-89cf-4884-a246-6639c5145005" data-responsive-image-style="middle_column" class="middle-column image-style-middle-column img-responsive align-center" srcset="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_520px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6384.JPG.jpg?itok=SyGB0c7n 520w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_760px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6384.JPG.jpg?itok=eXqPC0AY 760w, /sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/styles/w_1000px_wm_optimized/public/inline-images/XXX_6384.JPG.jpg?itok=dbOkXuic 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" src="/sites/2hungrywanderers.com/files/inline-images/XXX_6384.JPG" alt="The Golden Gates of The Royal Palace" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/responsive_image/templates/responsive-image.html.twig' --><p>The Royal Palace in Fes or the Dar el-Makhzen is closed to the public, but the gates are a major photo spot - beautiful and shiny, actually covered in brass, surrounded by carved cedar wood and colorful tile work. Go as early as possible to avoid waiting for a chance to make a great photo, or be patient - the gates attract crowds of tourists every day. The main gate is largest and most popular, but check out the smaller ones on the sides - there are less people there and they are as beautiful as the main attraction.</p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--field-block--node--post--field-date-visited.html.twig * block--field-block--node--post.html.twig * block--field-block--node.html.twig * block--field-block.html.twig * block--layout-builder.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodepostfield-date-visited clearfix"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date-visited--post--default.html.twig * 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'core/modules/layout_discovery/layouts/onecol/layout--onecol.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'bs_2col' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x bs-2col.html.twig x bs-2col.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/bootstrap_layouts/templates/3.0.0/bs-2col.html.twig' --> <div class="row bs-2col"> <div class="col-sm-6 bs-region bs-region--left"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--field-block--node--post--field-destinations.html.twig * block--field-block--node--post.html.twig * block--field-block--node.html.twig * block--field-block.html.twig * block--layout-builder.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodepostfield-destinations clearfix"> <h2 class="block-title">Destinations</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * 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--> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodepostcomment clearfix"> <h2 class="block-title">Comments</h2> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--comment--post--default.html.twig * field--node--comment--post.html.twig * field--node--comment.html.twig * field--node--post.html.twig x field--comment.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> <section> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--block-content--33e89c58-379a-4510-9f42-cd3599b682d0.html.twig * block--block-content.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <section class="block block-block-content block-block-content33e89c58-379a-4510-9f42-cd3599b682d0 clearfix"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--block-content--body--basic.html.twig * field--block-content--body.html.twig * field--block-content--basic.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="loginBtnSocialDiv"> <button class="loginBtnSocial loginBtnSocial--facebook"> <a href="https://2hungrywanderers.com/user/login/facebook">Login with Facebook</a> </button> <button class="loginBtnSocial loginBtnSocial--google"> <a href="https://2hungrywanderers.com/user/login/google">Login with Google</a> </button> </div></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/layout_discovery/layouts/onecol/layout--onecol.html.twig' --> Fri, 01 Mar 2019 07:50:17 +0000 2hw 50 at https://2hungrywanderers.com https://2hungrywanderers.com/index.php/top-10-things-see-fes#comments