Tourism in Fez
Fez is a city in northern Morocco located between the Rif massif and the Middle Atlas. Being one of the imperial cities of Morocco, it was at several times the capital of the country and is considered today as its spiritual capital. Its foundation dates back to the end of the 8th century, during the reign of Moulay Idriss Ier. Its past prestige has made it one of the religious and cultural centers of Islamic civilization.
The most famous places to visit in the city
- Medina Fez el- Bali
Inside the walls of the Fez el-Bali medina are the main museums, monuments and tourist visits of Fez.
Labyrinth, crowded with people, the city of Fez El-Bali has the oldest district in the city and dates back to the 6th century. The city of Fez El Bali includes more than 300 neighborhoods and 9,000 neighborhoods, most of which have no exit. Although the standard is no longer in effect, each region previously contained a mosque, a Quranic school, an oven, a fountain, and a bathroom, yet it is an essential place to discover it.
- Medina Fez el- Jdid.
Founded by the Merenids at the end of the 11th century under the name "El-Medinet el-Beida" (The White City), the new medina of Fez, Fez el-Jdid, quickly became the seat of royal power.
What to see in Fez el-Jdid In the new Medina.
there are two essential places: the royal palace, which unfortunately cannot be visited, and the Jewish quarter (Mellah), whose architecture and markets characterize the area, the Arab market, located on the main street of Fez el Jdid, as well as the covered market, which is at the beginning of the same street.
- New city
As its name suggests, the New City, is the most recent part of the city and dates from the XXth century. The area was initiated during French protectionism.
New City, Boulevard Hassan II
Boulevard Hassan II, New City
The New Town is inhabited by foreigners living in Fez and by the financially wealthiest part of the local population, since the rental price is up to 4 times higher than in the medinas of Fez el-Bali and Fez el -Jdid.
What to see in the New Town
The main street of the New City is avenue Hassan II and its most important point is the crossing with boulevard Mohammed V. At this intersection are the offices of the Bank of Morocco and the Place de Florence.
Both sides of Avenida Hassan II are full of bars, terraces, ice cream parlors and bakeries. It's the locals' favorite place for afternoon mint tea or evening coffee. In the center of the avenue are gardens, fountains and two statues of lions.
New City, Boulevard Hassan II
Boulevard Hassan II, New City
The New Town is inhabited by foreigners living in Fez and by the financially wealthiest part of the local population, since the rental price is up to 4 times higher than in the medinas of Fez el-Bali and Fez el -Jdid.
What to see in the New Town
The main street of the New City is avenue Hassan II and its most important point is the crossing with boulevard Mohammed V. At this intersection are the offices of the Bank of Morocco and the Place de Florence.
Both sides of Avenida Hassan II are full of bars, terraces, ice cream parlors and bakeries. It's the locals' favorite place for afternoon mint tea or evening coffee. In the center of the avenue are gardens, fountains and two statues of lions.
- Quartier juif de Fès (Mellah)
Situé au cœur de la médina de Fès el-Jdid, à côté du palais royal, "la Mellah" est l'un des quartiers les plus traditionnels et les plus anciens de Fès.
Quartier juif de Fès (Mellah)
Balcons extérieurs dans le Mellah
Médina Fès el-Jdid
Bâtiments typiques du quartier juif de Fès el-Jdid
Ce fut pendant des siècles le lieu de résidence de la communauté juive.
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