Confounding the guidebooks -Thami style!

Anyone familiar with the Fez Medina will know of Thami's Restaurant. This little street restaurant used to be called the best kept secret in Fez - that was until the guidebooks discovered Thami and his wonderful food. Thami's sense of humour and good natured personality ensured he was a hit with everyone.

"I can't see the sign if I close my eyes..."

With locals and clued-up visitors searching him out Thami's business increased to the point where, earlier this year, he did a complete renovation and upgrade of his kitchen. Then it was a new blue umbrella for shade and protection from the rain.

Tohami's restaurant.

His latest "improvement" has been to paint the restaurant's name above the kitchen. All of which is fine with one exception. Everyone of the guide books ( and The View from Fez) spell his name "Thami" - whereas Thami's sign-writer has it spelt "Tohami". Correct or not, confusing or not, we can report it has had no impact on his cooking... or his sense of humour.


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