Fez, Fès is one of the most known travel destination in Morocco, the city of Fès, known also as Fez, is the fourth largest city in Morocco, after Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakech, with a population of 946,815, Fez is the capital city of the region Fez Boulemane.
Bab Bou Jeloud
The Bou Inania Madrasa
The madrassa Bou Inania was built between 1350 and 1357 by the Meridinide sultan Bou Inan. One of the few religious buildings in the city that non-Muslim's may enter, the madrassa (madrassa - Islamic school of learning) is a sumptuous architectural gem and one of Morocco's most gorgeous buildings. Up until the 1960s this was still a functioning theological school and the restoration efforts since that time have restored it to its original beauty.
The Bou Inania Madrasa minaret
University of al-Karaouine
The University of al-Karaouine or al-Qarawiyyin is the oldest continually operating university in the world. The al-Karaouine mosque was founded by Fatima al-Fihri in 859 with an associated school, or madrasa, which subsequently became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the historic Muslim world.It became a state university in 1963 and remains an important institution of learning today.
Fountain on the pedestrian part of Hassan II Avenue
Medersa Bou Inania
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This old XVIth century fortress close to the ramparts remains true to its military tradition since it has been transformed into the Weapons Museum. The collections have been built up mainly as a result of royal donations and include a number of rare pieces.
Built in 857 AD by Tunisian immigrants from the holy city of Kairouan, the Qaraouiyine Mosque was one of the medieval period's most distinguished universities. Today, in its function as a working mosque, it is one of Morocco's largest centres of worship with a prayer hall that can hold 20,000.
Al-Andalus Mosque
Built in 1321, the Al-Andalus Mosque is noted for its prominent green and white minaret, which actually dates back to the 10th century. Nearby you'll find a variety of interesting other monuments including an old fondouk (khan or caravanserai) and the crumbling Medersa Essahrij.
Bab Chorfa and Bab Boujloud
The grand gates of Bab Chorfa and Bab Boujloud mark the main entry into Fes el Bali (Old City). As you approach, them you get wonderful views of the neighbourhood's famed landmark: the minaret of the Medersa Bou Inania, which sits just after the Bab Boujloud gate.
Bou Jeloud Gardens and Batha Museum
The Boujloud Gardens is home to the Batha Museum. Located inside a Hispano-Moorish palace built in the late 19th century, this museum houses traditional Fes art like woodcarvings, wrought-iron work, embroidery, carpets and jewellery.
Fes el Bali (Old City)
Fes el Bali is the city's oldest neighbourhood and, within its rambling streets, there are two distinctly different districts divided by a meandering river. The left bank is home to the most historic monuments and the majority of the shopping souks, while the right bank may be scruffier but is full of local life and photogenic alleyways.
Royal Palace
The Merenids built this "New City" in the 13th century when they realised that Fes el Bali would be too small to contain their palaces. The rather grand Royal Palace takes central stage here, and behind it mosques and medersas fill the host of lanes.
Medersa el-Attarine
Another example of fine Merenid architecture, the Medersa el-Attarine was built in 1325 by Abu Said. The courtyard here is a wonderful display of the intricate decoration from this period, with elaborate zellige tile-work and cedar woodcarvings.
Mellah
The atmospheric old Mellah (Jewish Quarter) is just north of the Royal Palace. Here, on Rue Temara you'll find the lovely Aben-Danan Synagogue with a collection of objects highlighting Moroccan Jewish life. The Jewish cemetery nearby is also worthy of a wander.
Souks District and Tanneries
For shoppers, Fes el-Bali is a paradise of local craft-work with colourful Moroccan slippers, leather-work, metalwork, rainbow-glass lamps and tiles all displayed at stalls throughout the district. The streets just west of the Qaraouiyine Mosque have the greatest concentration of shopping opportunities.