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Known as both Fes and Fez this ancient city is becoming increasingly popular with tourists for the immense history that it offers, much of which is within the walled medina. History and culture are abound in the friendly and vibrant city of Fez.
Fes al Bali
Meaning The Old Fez, Fes al Bali is the most famous part of the city and is often simply called the medina. The area has been classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 due to its cultural importance, and of two medinas in Fez this is the largest. It’s also believed to be the largest contiguous car free urban zone in the world, so you won’t be battling with vehicular traffic when visiting the medina. What you will have to make your way around are mules, donkeys and carriages that are still used to this day to transport goods around the city.
You could spend days wandering around the narrow streets of the medina and without some kind of map or guide the chances are high that you’ll get lost! Keep an eye on certain landmarks though or better still get hold of a walking tour map which shows you routes to take and what to see.
Within the medina of Fez there are several landmarks to head for… The Madrasa Bou Inania of Fez offers beautiful Marinid architecture. This was an educational establishment and a mosque and is one of the few religious places in Morocco that’s open to non-Islamic visitors.
Opposite the Madrasa is Dar al-Magana, a clock house that features a weight powered water clock that was completed in 1357. Also in Fez is the Al-Attarine Madrasa, as well as the University of Al-Karaouine. The university was established in 1947 but its origins can be traced back to the year 859 when it was founded as a mosque school.
Flights to Fez
Fez does have an airport, the Fes-Saiss Airport (airport code: FEZ) but options for flights to Fez from the UK are limited. The only direct flight to Fez is with Ryanair from London Stansted, otherwise you’re looking at one or two stop flights. Iberia for example has regular flights to Fez with 2 connections, stopping in Barcelona and then Casablanca. Another choice is to fly into Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport (code: CMN) and take a 4-hour train ride into Fez. Royal Air Maroc has direct flights there from London plus five other major airlines have flights to Casablanca, such as Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines.Fez Tourist Attractions
Fez is an ancient city that was founded in the year 789 and is located in the north central part of Morocco. Once the capital of Morocco in medieval times, Fez has always been an important city and was one of the four imperial cities of Morocco. Today there are three areas to Fez, and the old, walled city, called Fes al Bali, is undoubtedly the most popular area for tourists to visit.Fes al Bali
Meaning The Old Fez, Fes al Bali is the most famous part of the city and is often simply called the medina. The area has been classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 due to its cultural importance, and of two medinas in Fez this is the largest. It’s also believed to be the largest contiguous car free urban zone in the world, so you won’t be battling with vehicular traffic when visiting the medina. What you will have to make your way around are mules, donkeys and carriages that are still used to this day to transport goods around the city.
You could spend days wandering around the narrow streets of the medina and without some kind of map or guide the chances are high that you’ll get lost! Keep an eye on certain landmarks though or better still get hold of a walking tour map which shows you routes to take and what to see.
Within the medina of Fez there are several landmarks to head for… The Madrasa Bou Inania of Fez offers beautiful Marinid architecture. This was an educational establishment and a mosque and is one of the few religious places in Morocco that’s open to non-Islamic visitors.
Opposite the Madrasa is Dar al-Magana, a clock house that features a weight powered water clock that was completed in 1357. Also in Fez is the Al-Attarine Madrasa, as well as the University of Al-Karaouine. The university was established in 1947 but its origins can be traced back to the year 859 when it was founded as a mosque school.