Losing yourself in the bustling heart of Fez, Morocco

Michael Turtle
Updated July 2 2021 - 2:44am, first published August 2 2019 - 12:00am

Deep inside the historic centre of Fez, you lose your sense of time. Not just the hours - it's hard to guess how long you've been wandering through the maze of loud and aromatic shops - but also the centuries. There are few indications in this old Moroccan city that life has changed much since it was founded in the 9th century or since it grew to about this size in the 13th century.

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Michael Turtle

Michael Turtle

Travel writer

Michael Turtle is an Australian journalist who left his job in television to travel the world forever. He'll show you how to find the lesser-known places, get involved in the culture, learn the history, and meet locals along the way.

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