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A medersa is a religious building where students study muslim law and theology. It usually has an open courtyard, with a fountain (for ablutions) in the centre and students rooms overlooking the courtyard.
Andalus medersa was the first one I saw in Morocco and though by no means the most visited or celebrated of the many medersa's in Fes, or indeed Morocco, it was one of my favourites. Not too many tourists make it to the Andalus quarter and we had the whole of the medersa to ourselves. It's so quiet and peaceful in here that it's difficult to believe that only a door separates you from the madness of the medina outside. Leave a Comment
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 Dar el-Makhzen by barryg23
The Dar el-Makhzen (Royal Palace) is the most interesting building in Fes El Jdid. However, all you will see is the exterior as the inside is closed to the public. Also of interest is the mellah, the old Jewish quarter, and the Bou Jeloud Gardens. Leave a Comment
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The Chouaras Tanneries are what most visitors to Fes see, but there is a smaller tannery near Place an Nejjerine. From this square, take the path to the left near the museum, and at the end of the narrow street, you'll come upon some shops selling leather. If you climb the stairs in one of these shops you can look out over the tannery. There is probably another way to see the tannery but without a guide it will be difficult to find. Leave a Comment
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 Andalus Mosque by barryg23Leave a Comment
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Sefrou is a town only a few kilometers away from Fes. It is worth a daytrip to see the beautiful cascades, parks, and peacocks.
It's also the OLDEST city in Morocco.
It has a distinctive pace and charm. While you can get anything you see in its medina at the medina in Fes, it is smaller and less intimidating.
There is also a cherry festival held here in June.
You can take a grand taxi here, it takes maybe 20-30 minutes. Don't forget that there are several grand taxi stations in Fes. When going there, ask to be taken to the "Sefrou grand taxi station." Leave a Comment
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The ville nouvelle is lovely to me. It doesn't have any of the feel of ancient mystery or magic but it has great examples of creativity in commercial architecture in Fes and an island of country, which brings us to this tip. If you are staying at or near the Grand Hotel near the garden a short walk will take you to this stretch of country. It is where I run every morning...
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Catch a grand taxi outside of Fes (about 130 Dh for the whole cab unless others are going out that way) and experience the intensity of Moulay Bouchta. This is not a bright little tourist town with everyone jumping to greet you. This town has the feel of a Riffian stronghold; proud, independent, and brave. Timing your visit to the Moussem of Moulay Bouchta (before Ramadan) would be ideal but anytime of the year would be good hiking and exploring for this small town.
Moulay Bouchta is, of course, a village of itself - and indeed, not connected to Fes. Because of it's proximity to Fes, I listed it here for those die hard hikers who are ready for more after Zalagh.
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 Fes Chicken Sellers by barryg23Leave a Comment
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the tannery by VenturingnowLeave a Comment
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 Minaret of Ash
Sherabliyin Mosque by barryg23Leave a Comment
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