Lose Yourself in Fez Morocco, Fes, Morocco
Fez Morocco, the oldest of Morocco鈥檚 imperial cities is a fascinating collection of urban centres built across the ages.
An authentic eighth-century walled city 鈥撀燜ez el Bali. The 13th-century New City 鈥撀燜ez el Jdid, and finally the French鈥檚 2oth century contribution-聽Ville Nouvelle. An ancient breeding ground for scholars, artisans, and gourmands, Fez is often referred to as the country鈥檚 spiritual and cultural capital.
Fez may have played second fiddle to the more touristy Marrakesh, but thanks to a growing appreciation of its authenticity, Fez is rising in popularity. For a truly authentic experience, Fez is a place like no other.
Fez is famous for its ancient walled city聽Fez el Bali, the best-preserved medina in the Arab world and home to the world鈥檚 oldest university. A city many compare to the old walled city of聽Jerusalem. Covering an聽area of approx聽2.8 square km,聽with an聽estimated 9500 streets,聽it is聽one of the world鈥檚 most significant car-free urban areas. Unlike many other old cities around the world, where locals have either been pushed out by tourism or moved to more modern urban developments, there is still a population of over 156,000 still living in the Fez Medina. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
An authentic eighth-century walled city 鈥撀燜ez el Bali. The 13th-century New City 鈥撀燜ez el Jdid, and finally the French鈥檚 2oth century contribution-聽Ville Nouvelle. An ancient breeding ground for scholars, artisans, and gourmands, Fez is often referred to as the country鈥檚 spiritual and cultural capital.
Fez may have played second fiddle to the more touristy Marrakesh, but thanks to a growing appreciation of its authenticity, Fez is rising in popularity. For a truly authentic experience, Fez is a place like no other.
Fez is famous for its ancient walled city聽Fez el Bali, the best-preserved medina in the Arab world and home to the world鈥檚 oldest university. A city many compare to the old walled city of聽Jerusalem. Covering an聽area of approx聽2.8 square km,聽with an聽estimated 9500 streets,聽it is聽one of the world鈥檚 most significant car-free urban areas. Unlike many other old cities around the world, where locals have either been pushed out by tourism or moved to more modern urban developments, there is still a population of over 156,000 still living in the Fez Medina. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Lose Yourself in Fez Morocco
Guide Location: Morocco » Fes
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Quinn Cosgrave
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Guide Location: Morocco » Fes
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Quinn Cosgrave
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
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