More from gorgeous, incredible Morocco: My trip from the Sahara took me to Fes, my favorite spot in the country. Here's what to see in this great ancient place
Moroccan Adventure Chapter 3: Fes Finds, Random Hospitality, and Colorful History
After Marrakesh and the Sahara, Fes—my 3rd of 4th stops—was also my favorite. What makes a city so special?
Last time: Saharan Adventure (Chapter 2)
Chapter 1: Exploring Morocco & Getting My Bearings in Marrakech
I awoke in the Sahara sicker than I’ve been in a long time. It was COVID, it turns out, but I wouldn’t know that until I was in Paris 10 days later.
I feel like a schmuck now, of course, unwittingly traveling to 4 countries total with COVID. The good news is: Masks were always on on planes, and in public transit windows were down. No one I met or stayed with got it, so there’s that. But still…
The sands whirling had me sneezing, and congestion started the next day, and I really had myself convinced it was only allergies and a true lack of sleep.