Fez

Fez is spread over three parts - its old town (medina), a World Heritage UNESCO3, the royal enclosure and the new districts were established by the French, and extend these days in the surrounding countries . It is the second most populous city in Morocco after Casablanca. It was founded in the late eighth century, during the reign of Idris I. His past international reputation makes it one of the capitals of Muslim civilization alongside deDamas, Baghdad, Cordoba, Istanbul or Isfahan.

tourism

panoramic view of the old Medina

In recent decades, tourism has continued to grow (1 million visitors per year) and has become an important economic factor. Fez offers cultural events such as the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music in June of each year. Many foreigners have settled in Fez and opened guesthouses.

Indeed, the old medina is rich in heritage. Its walls, castles, mosques, streets full of scents, souks that exist nowhere else. We can go around the city through the gates of Bab El legendary Guissa north east, Bab Ftouh east on the road to Taza, which leads also to the thermal baths of Sidi Harazem, Bab Jdid closest to access the souks door. Bab Bujlud westward. Each door has its own characteristics including Bab Bujlud the chain characterized by the mosque of the same name, and it serves two main streets with La Talaa lekbira where one can enjoy the Madrasa Bouananya and hanging clocks, and the Talaa Sghira where one can enjoy the booksellers. Both streets lead to the souks D's Attarine (spice market and henna) as well as to the Moulay Idriss neighborhood can see the mausoleum of the founder of the city (second king of the Idrisid dynasty, descendants of Muhammad), but Guernize also tanneries and those farther from Blida (Chowara).

The mosque el Quaraoyine is the twin of the one of Kiraouane. This large mosque known around the world is in the middle of the souks of the medina and all doors mentioned above lead to it.

The site is known Chemaïne trade dates and nuts but also crafts (Belt studded with golden thread called Sicily) and other effects used by brides. Parallel to this site on the other side is Seffarine place that is known for its factories plates of copper and bronze handcrafted and can enjoy throughout this site. In the same square is the largest and prestigious library Karaouiyne AL.

The old medina is crossed by a legendary river that divides the city into two parts called Aadwa. Both sides are from the first Idrisid King Idris I, which was installed on one of the banks, his came came to settle on the opposite after the assassination of his father's bank. One can have a panoramic view taking the road from Bab Bab About did Ftouh at the foot of the hill that houses Borj Dhab or by the other side on the side of Bab el Guissa. The view is also amazing. From here you can define and identify the different parts of the medina as one can see its minarets beginning with the Quaraouyinne mosque.......