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Any opinions? I've visited Marrakech a few years ago (was in Granda this past fall) and am very interested in going back to Morocco however Beirut and Damascus have gotten under my skin and are very unfamiliar thus alluring. Damascus is said to be the oldest city in the world. Beirut was (possibly still is?) the Paris of the East - and I hear the food in Lebanon is amazing. Beirut and Damascus for me is so far off the map which makes it very attractive while Morocco is a bit more familiar and is an incredible country. Help!
forgot add - I'm thinking about April or May. If you think some other time is better please let me know. Thanks.
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I've been to all the cities that you mention except Beirut. I had a chance to go there from Syria in 1992, but the situation on the ground was not condusive to leisure travel through Lebanon. Regarding your question, Fes is the best example of a medieval islamic city in the Arab world and as such, is a truely remarkable city. In my opinion, Maroc is the more interesting country to travel in. But since it sounds like you will be traveling to Syria and Lebanon, I will tell you that in my opinion, Aleppo (Haleb), is the most interesting city in Syria and is not to be missed. As an aside, Turkey is an outstanding gateway for entering Syria and Lebanon. Have a good trip, ElDesierto
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Okay, well I have been to Damascus, Beirut and Aleppo. Beirut really is quite 'western' ---but it's a great place to stay as a base to explore that part of the country. There are many things to do there ---as you would expect from such a jewel sparkling at the eastern end of the Med. Damascus: so much history, such thriving place. It still seem to be a cross-roads of cultures in every way. I would return there in an instant, given the chance. The sites and the sights, the smells (good!) and the sounds... Aleppo was fabulous too. At the end of our extensive holiday in Syria and Lebanon, I said to my wife that it was Aleppo that I wanted to spend more time in. I can't put my finger on it, sorry; it was the wonderful 'buzz' of the place. Of course you will need to visit many of the other sites too. Palmyra, Ugarit, Krak etc
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I've been to Syria yet, but I do recommend Morocco.
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Tough choice
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I'd have to say Damascus because I haven't been there yet. But I love Morocco..
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Sounds like you need to go somewhere new like Beirut & Damascus.
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Hands down B & D would be my choice.
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April and May are excellent months/best months for both of your choices - I love MOrocco and would always recommend the opportunity of having april or may there but to have the chance of somewhere new, just as Ive been wanting to get to B and D and A for the past few springtimes now Id recommend the B and D and A choice too! Beirut sounds to be the flavour of the month destination at the moment so also as its stable at the moment maybe take that as an opportunity as well... dont forget VTers travel pages on all these locations to have a read through to help you decide
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Jean say's it well. Relative to your first question: Yes, you will get yourself lost in the medina. The more... more
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