dar el yasmine

The deserted walk to the hostel at dawn didn't confirm the idea that I wanted, that somehow Fes would be different, would be kinder than Marrakech. But first impressions, as we all know, can be wrong. Especially through sleep-depraved eyes.

Morrocan hospitality had not failed us yet; Dar El Yasmine didn't disappoint. The staff were accommodating, rooms traditionally decorated, breakfasts glorious, and it was a great place to meet other travellers and share stories.

Hangout on the roof terrace for high-in-the-sky views. Dars in this part of town are designed quite tall and compact, the light that eventually reaches the ground floor creates an atmospheric shadiness, so take your reading book to the roof.