There are many places that we would like visit in morocco, since there are thousands of incredible corners to discover. One of its most important cities is Fez, a perfect space to enjoy the souks, its oldest part, artisans and ancient traditions, but also a new and modern part.
If you are thinking about destinations for your next vacation, Fez may be a good alternative, especially considering that the weather is good throughout the year and you can get interesting offers in low season. Discover everything you will be able to see in the Fez city.
Royal Palace of Fez
El Royal Palace of Fez It is one of those must-sees, as it is a XNUMXth century construction and one of the oldest palaces in all of Morocco. A new medina, Fez el-Jdid, arose around it, and also in its vicinity we will find the Jewish quarter. The bad thing about this palace is that we can only get to its outer doors, since entry is prohibited. Nonetheless, they are some amazing bronze doors with little ceramic tiles to frame them. Around it we can visit the new medina, since we will find ourselves between the newest area of the city, the Ville Nouvelle, and the oldest, the Medina el-Bali.
Gates of Fez
The city of Fez is an ancient city, and access to the medinas is usually done through beautiful doors, which will undoubtedly be places that you will want to photograph. The oldest of all is the Bab Bou Jeloud door, which is the entrance to the old medina. It is a lively and quite safe place to start the visit to the medina, with cafes and restaurants to enjoy the moment. Undoubtedly these doors are part of the history of the city, and also show us the typical architecture of Fez, with the doors with horseshoe arches and rich decoration, usually made with tiles.
Mulay Idrís Mausoleum
This is a shrine dedicated to the one who was the king of morocco and founder of the city, today become the saint and patron of the city who is venerated. It is a place where Muslims find shelter, and receives thousands of visits a day, since it is open 24 hours a day. However, if we are not Muslims, we will have to see the mausoleum from outside, since the entrance is prohibited for others.
Medersas of Fez
If you do not know the medersas, we refer to the schools in which the Quran was studied. The vast majority are around the Al Karaouine Mosque, and the Attarine medersa is undoubtedly the most beautiful of all. It is beautifully decorated, with mosaics with inscriptions from the Koran and with beautiful tiles. In addition, these medersas can be visited for a small price, and in them we can better appreciate the architecture of the old city.
Al Karaouine Mosque
This mosque was built in 859, and it is a large architectural complex. Inside is the oldest university in the world, and a large library that still has thousands of titles. It is a large complex, but the truth is that the many houses built around it make it difficult to even find it or see where it begins. In any case, we are again facing the problem that only people of Muslim religion can enter it.
Chouwara Tannery
The Chouwara tannery is one of the most emblematic places of Fez and one of his best known prints. It is about the place where they prepare and make the leather and dye it with colors. It is in the Medina Fez el-Bali and it is the most extensive of the four there are. It should not be forgotten that leather is one of the main materials with which Moroccan artisans work. The only thing that can be a bit annoying in this place is the strong smell that comes from those large vats with lime and pigeon droppings and those with natural dyes. Without a doubt it is an image that nobody wants to lose, although if we are sensitive to strong odors, it is better to be prepared for this area.
Medina of el-Bali
This is the oldest part of the city, and when we talk about it we mean a place where there are hundreds of neighborhoods and streets, as well as places of interest. There are so many alleys and it is so easy to get lost seeing the small artisan shops that many tourists turn to guides in this area of the city. Maps can be found in some hotels, although it is certainly a difficult place to navigate. It has two main streets, Talaa Kbira and Talaa Sghira, and it is possible to follow them and take them as a reference to see this area of the city.