Hotel Batha

... . Very abrupt and with a revolting set of teeth -when he smiled it looked like Boot Hill Cemetery on a rainy day. Finally got to Hotel Batha early evening and decided to skip going out to dinner. Felt knackered so decided to just chill in my room, eat the ...

... the sahara, so hot and so dry. We finally get to Fes, it's enormous with I gigantic medina. We get to our hotel (Batha, just beside the medina). Reservation made through internet and the price is 40€/night the double room. The room actually turns ...

... for a camel burger for dinner and then to Muhammad's Sahara Berber Cafe for mint tea and shisha with Jelali and then Consul Bar in Hotel Batha for a few beers. Xmas Day! Christmas Day is pretty much a non-event in Morroco. Caught a bus to Meknes and then ...

... ;This isn't the place for that really.  We managed to find a couple of bars outside the Medina – one in the Hotel Batha where we managed to watch the Spain match with suitable refreshment and a lot of American's who didn't understand Soccer and ...

... sure that we were the only passengers that were grateful that the train had been delayed a couple of hours. We couldn't get into our hotel room until midday. Our hotel doesn't have heating or doors that reach the ground which of course lets in a draft. ...

... , or disturbing any bit of her clothing. The look on her face was priceless! We staggered back through the winding streets, to the hotel, singing and laughing. A lot of coughing too as Ann had started sharing her hideous cold and we all knew it was only a ...

... first! My bag was swiftly wrapped up and handed to me, and I popped it inside my backpack. Later that evening in my hotel room, I could smell a peculiar odour. On investigation I discovered it was my new handbag. It truly smelt awful and when I remembered ...

... the place where they ate the camel panini and finds the way back home by himself. So, you can get a guide if you want who will show you around, but you can also simply walk and find your way with enough time and patience. Back to the hotel and to ...

... out of the restaurant today… After the late lunch, we took a long stroll around our neighborhood (which is located near the Batha Museum we visited yesterday) and did some exploring on our own.  At some point, we jumped into a petit taxi and ...

... to touch and feel the historical artifacts he pointed out to us (hello?!?!). It was quite the different museum experience! Leaving the Batha Museum, we made a quick stop at the riad so that I could change into warmer clothes.  From there, we headed ...

... out from the Lonely Planet guide book. Following the rather crude Lonely Planet map of Fes, we eventually found ourselves at the Hotel Cascade, located on the edge of the old Medina. The hotel was surprisingly good, with large spacious rooms, FREE hot ...

... .  Fortunately this room was sound and we had a good night sleep.  The next day we went in search of a new hotel (one with a shower hopefully.....Indonesian Bath Pah!!).  We had already seen one online but rather than book it I was sure we ...

... a few frozen lakes and a look out over the town. The next day we drove to Lake Louise and we stayed at the world renowned hotel "Fairmont- Chateau  Lake Louise." It was by far the best hotel we have ever stayed in. It was amazing to see the lake ...

... a quick sleep at the Riad, and God I needed it considering how stoned I was, and headed off to the station. I walked to Place Batha and got a taxi there. I arrived at the station at around 1.30am and it was quite lively there. I waited around, had a bit ...

... to a nearby park. Unfortunately the park was closed (not sure why) so instead we went for another wander back through the Medina towards the hotel. Inevitably, we got lost again and spent a good 30 minutes trying to find our way out! Back at the hotel, we ...

... , even though the views were spectacular. It was about 45 minutes back to Cuzco, down winding mountain roads. We reached the hotel a little after 6pm. For dinner, we opted for a restaurant recommended by TripAdivsor: a café run by an Australian and his ...