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Morocco has many campsites, it's an industry on itself for the motorized tourist, traveler or visitor with for example motorhome, RV's, Camper Van as well as for Moroccans during their holidays. Although it's well possible to stay outside campsites in Morocco, a campsite in this part of the world can be a nice change for a bit of privacy in Northern Morocco. Here's an impression of a large campsite near Fes, Camping International de Fes.
Camping International de Fes - north morocco
Camping International de Fes is one of two campsites near Fes. It's the bigger more spacious one of the two just a bit closer from the old city, called the Medina in Fes.
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| The gate at Camping, Campsite, Kampingplatz International in Fes in Morocco |
This campsite is has the capacity for large vehicles as well as the larger groups. Apart from the gate (close to 4 meters) there are no height restrictions to move around at this campsite.
Large spacious pitches at Camping International de Fes
Camping International de Fes is a remarkably large campsite, somewhat unusual for the size of the campsite industry in this part of the world. It takes about 20 minutes to walk the site following the fences around.
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| Pitches, Parkplatz, Spaces at Camping Campsite Kampingplatz International in Fes Morocco |
For those traveling with a dog it's a perfect place to stay.
Pool and part corner at Camping International de Fes
The other business of Camping International de Fes is hosting weddings and parties. The party center is located near the gate and pool. During holiday, Ramadan and wedding season this corner of the campsite is well visited, specially during the evenings and nights.
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| The swimming pool and party center at Camping, Campsite, Kampingplatz International in Fes Morocco |
Because of the large size of the campsite it's possible to stay away form the noise by parking at the other side of the camping.
Rates in 2010 at Camping International de Fes.
The 2010 rates at the campsite including electricity and hot showers. Hot showers where ok in May 2010.
- 40 MAD per person
- 30 for a caravan / mobile home / rv / camper van
- 55 for a bus / truck (adventure / coach tourism)
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| Camping, Campsite, Kampingplatz International in Fes in Morocco | |
Rates seem to be fixed and are listed at the reception but do asked around when on the site what others pay. One of the tricks is to rate your RV, Mobile home or campervan a bit higher in price than the listed price because it's bigger etc. Not very surprising while Morocco is well known for it's negotiation and changing pricing practices.
In May 2010, reception mentioned to install WIFI round the campsite. Also the electricity grid was recently upgraded with new sockets.
The Medina of Fes - pricing practices
It takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the Medina in Fes by Taxi. You can arrange an official guide for a fixed rate of 150 MAD per 4 hours - which seems to be the official price regulated by the Fes municipality. This after years of notorious reputation for bad guiding practices in the Medina.
If you don't want a guide, get your "petite taxi" (20 - 40 MAD, one way) well away from the campsite. When you're told the Medina is closed, don't go for that, unless it's a well known public or religious holiday.
For those visiting the Medina - the golden rule - never ever take any vocal price for granted in Morocco and especially not in the Medina in Fes. Opening prices can be astoundingly high, where even a modest 1/3 rule results in a way too high price.
Never pass the opportunity to give feedback to retailers in Fes for asking ridiculous high prices.
Need a price benchmark? Visit a government backed handicraft center, like the Ensemble Artisanal in Marrakech.
Read about more campsites in Morocco:
Campsite Le Relais de Marrakech
Campsite Atlanica d’Imourane near Agadir
