Fez Attractions
Karaouine Mosque
Non-Muslims may not enter this huge mosque, in the heart of the
Fes El Bali (Medina), which has been a centre of Islamic learning
for more than a thousand years, but often the doors stand open and
it is certainly worth taking a...
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Tanneries
Morocco is famous for producing high quality soft leather. It is
recommended that only those with strong stomachs visit the tanner's
quarter, close to the Karaouine Mosque, which despite its odorous
reputation has become one of Fezs' main attractions. Visitors can
ascend to any...
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Fez City Gates
There are several gates allowing entry to the ancient town of
Fez: Bab Bou Jeloud, the western gate has bright decorations and
hotels and cafes grouped around it; Bab Er Rsif is the central
gate, opening onto the square in front of the...
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Zaouia Moulay Idriss II
The shrine that houses the remains of the founder of the city of
Fez, Moulay Idriss II, is one of the holiest buildings in the city,
enclosed in the depths of the old city. Non-Muslims may not enter
the imposing building, but it...
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