Fes Festival of World Sacred Music: have you booked?

With only a little over two weeks to go before the Festival of World Sacred Music, bookings for accommodation in Fez are down on last year, reports Helen Ranger.

Riad Charqi is full for the Festival

Fez Riads told The View from Fez that many of the cheaper pensions as well as some of the well-established guesthouses are full, but there's still lots of availability. One riad owner reported several cancellations, though whether this is due to the financial crisis or fear of swine flu is not clear. Another reason could be the Festival's programming which is, perhaps, less inspiring than some year's, though the afternoon concerts look worth attending.

There are still a few private houses to rent, and opportunities at mid-range riads, starting at around 85 Euros per double room per night. Luxury suites are plentiful too. Staying in a riad guesthouse in the medina is definitely the best way to attend Festival events, which all take place in the medina.

This interesting house is still available for the Festival

Tickets
We're told by Objectif Maroc, the ticketing agency in Fez, that Festival ticket sales are also down on previous years, but there's still time to order them. Concert tickets range from 9-56 Euros depending on the performance and seat location; a full pass that will get you into all events including the Fes Meetings, costs 310 Euros for the whole week.

Fez Riads has a ticket collection service - make use of this if you'd like your tickets delivered to your guesthouse in time for your arrival.


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