Sometimes, the best experiences come when we let go of control. It’s something I often tell my guests: “In Morocco, getting lost can lead to finding yourself.” One morning in Fes, a guest proved this to be true when she wandered off the beaten path—and into a beautiful, unplanned adventure.
Sarah, a traveler from the UK, had always prided herself on being a good navigator, but in Fes, it’s easy to get disoriented. One moment, she was exploring the souks, and the next, she was lost in the labyrinthine streets of the medina. Most people might panic, but Sarah decided to embrace the situation, trusting the flow of the city rather than trying to fight it.
As she wandered, the sounds of life in the city surrounded her—the clatter of donkey carts, the chatter of street vendors, the faint sound of music from a nearby café. She followed the scent of freshly baked bread and found herself at a small family-run café. The elderly man who ran the place offered her mint tea, and despite the language barrier, his warm hospitality was enough to make her feel right at home.
Eventually, Sarah made her way back to the group, but not before learning that sometimes the best moments in life happen when we stop trying to control the journey.
Sarah returned not just with a sense of direction but with a richer experience—she’d discovered a hidden corner of Fes, formed a bond with a local, and embraced the chaos of the medina in a way that few tourists get to. Have you ever gotten lost and found something unexpected?
