FEZ’ the jewel in morocco’s crown
Fez or fes, once the capital of Morocco for more than 400 years and the home of the oldest university of the country and the leading cultural and religious centre. Fez is also oldest medieval city in the world and still most definitely alive. The modernism has not changed the labyrinthine warren overshadowed by minarets, which makes up the medieval medina of this ancient city, still there donkeys carry products through the overcrowded alleyways. The ancient city is appreciated for its medrsa architecture because of its merchants and artisan’s .A holiday in Fez is an exotic, fascinating experience for the tourists.
The Kairaouine Mosque (Djemaa el Kairaouine) in Fes is the second-largest mosque in Morocco .The Kairaouine is also the holiest mosque in Morocco and governs the timing of all Islamic festivals across the country. Non-Muslims are not permitted to enter the mosque the famous and the Karaouiyne University attended by great scholars from around the world.
Fès is also the guardian of Arabic-Moorish art. Fez is the cultural and spiritual centre of Morocco. It was founded in 790 BC by Moulay Idriss II. The main attraction in this ancient city is the medieval Medina, the old part of the city, which has been continuously inhabited since the 10th century and still remains intact. The Medersa el-Attarine or Attrainr Madrase is an architectural beauty and was created in 1325. The most visited section of the Medersa el-Attraine is the center courtyard. Visitors come from all over the world to get a glimpse at the aesthetic nature of the courtyard. The building contains housing units for current students.
The striking feature of souks in fez is their pattern. Traditionally, the Mosque was at the centre of the souk. Stalls of Candles and incense, Booksellers, craftsmen, Drapers and tailors, daily traders will be there in this order. Souk el attarine in Fez is famous for its perfumeries. They are professional craftsman and the skills of this ancient craft have been handed down through the generations for centuries.
There are several gates allowing entry to the ancient town of Fez:
Bab Bou Jeloud: decorated well and this is the western gate surrounded by hotels and cafes
Bab Er Rsif : is the central gate, opening onto the square in front of the Bab Er Rsif mosque
Bab el-Ftouh : is the southeast gate for the cemeteries
Bab Guissa : the north gate, lies on the ruined Merenid tombs on a hilltop which lies at the eastern end of the plain of Saiss, bordered by the foothills of the Atlas Mountains,we can clearly view the entire city of sez
And finally
Bab Bou Jeloud: built in 1913 and the main entrance for the tourists
The Jamai Palace is a marvel of architecture and is a must see for tourists. It is built in the the hispano-mauresque style. The Jamaï palace was renovated and transformed into a luxurious hotel in the thirties.
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