Fez

City ·🇲🇦 Morocco

Population 1,167,842

Area 98 km²

Time zone Africa/Casablanca

Official website www.portaildefes.ma

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Fez Essentials

Fez is home to the world's largest urban pedestrian zone, Fes el Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back to the 8th century. This collection highlights the city's religious and educational foundations, including the 9th-century Kairaouine University and the intricate Merenid-era Madrasa al-Attarine. The list covers essential landmarks from the traditional leather dyeing pits of the ancient tanneries to the 14th-century Borj Nord fort and the historic metalworking hub of Seffarine Square.

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Fez Medina Highlights

The Fez Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is defined by its complex architectural heritage and traditional industries. This selection features the 9th-century Kairaouine Mosque and University alongside the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II. It highlights the city's artisanal legacy through the Chouara and Ain Azliten tanneries, and specialized markets like Qaat Smen, known for fermented butter, and Souk el Henna. Historic gates, including Bab Sidi Boujida and Bab el Khoukha, mark the strategic boundaries of this medieval urban landscape.

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Authentic Moroccan Dining

Explore the culinary landscape of the Fes Medina through a mix of historic riad settings and contemporary cultural hubs. This selection includes institutions like La Maison Bleue, housed in a 1915 family home, and The Ruined Garden, set within the courtyard of a former merchant's mansion. From the famous camel burgers at Café Clock to traditional Moroccan multi-course meals in restored 14th-century palaces like Darori Resto, these venues offer regional specialties such as pastilla and tagines amidst traditional Zellij tilework and garden courtyards.

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