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The tombs of the Merenid Sultans of the 14th Century are high up above the north of the city. While the tombs themselves are in ruins, they make a nice spot to take in the vista over the Medina. I know very little about these ruins and can't seem to find much information about when they were built or for whom.
While they are in a very bad state, crumbling to bits really, you can look closely and see the remains of some of the detailed carvings. And of course it's all free.
In fairness though, seeing as it's a bit of a hike, if you're low on time and don't want to take a taxi, you could settle for a view the Merenid Tombs from a distance on one of the terraces in the Medina such as the Nejjarine Museum. Also, while you get a bird's eye view of the Medina, it's the panorama of the surrounding mountains that were the feature for me.
This area tends to be fairly deserted and I can't imagine that it's a good place to be after dark. When I was there, there were maybe a couple of other tourists and a Berber with his sheep trying to, unsuccessfully, sell me a rug. He was pleasant enough, and while persistent, he was much less hassle than I experienced in other places. Leave a Comment Directions: Take a Petit Taxi or be prepared for a 20 minute walk uphill passing Borj Nord military museum on the way.
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While they make for great pictures, the Tanneries, where the animal skins are cleaned and dyed, must be a horrible place to work. The smell here was bad enough in February, just imagine what it's like during a long, hot summer. Furthermore, while tour guides love to bring tourists here and explain all about the tanning process, its traditions and how it hasn't changed fro centuries, what you don't often hear is that the workers are paid a pittance from an early age and that many of them develop skin and respiratory diseases.
Nevertheless, it was fascinating to see this type of work being carried out. The Chouaras tanneries are at the Eastern end of the medina and the best views are from the leather shops overhead. And while the vats of dye look lovely from a distance, just remember that they are made up of a variety of horrible ingredients such as animal urine, pigeon poo, animal brains, sulphuric acid......That was enough for me to hear, I was happy enough to take my pictures from a distance. Leave a Comment
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 Entrance to Zawiya Moulay
Idriss 2 by barryg23
Our guide explained that many locals come here to pray before the tomb. We aso saw the shapely ornaments used by women seeking healing for particular problems. Each problem is represented by a different ornament and the women place them in a window near the mausoleum and thus get help to resolve the problems. Typical problems are infertility, errant husbands or lack of money. Our guide said that many Moroccans scorned this tradition though there were certainly enough women there looking for help when we visited. Leave a Comment
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The famous Kairaouine Mosque lies at the heart of the medina. It is the second largest mosque in Morocco (after Mosque Hassan 2 in Casablanca) and can hold over 20,000 people. Though it covers a huge area in the medina, it is very difficult to appreciate just how big it is as much of it is hidden from view behind the walls and other buildings. Occasionally you can get a view of the interior through narrow doorways or arches. Like almost every mosque in Morooco, Kairaouine is closed to non-muslims.
The university attached to the mosque is one of the world's oldest learning institutions, dating from the 9th century. That's over 300 years older than Oxford! Leave a Comment
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Medersa Bou Inania is the most famous of the many medersas in Fes. Named after the Merenid Sultan Bou Inan, the medersa was built around 1350. A medersa a religous college, where students study the theology and religious law. Unlike most medersas, Bou Inania also continas a mosque. This section of the building is closed to non-muslims and is separated from the main courtyard by a small stream. Leave a Comment Address: Talaa KebiraDirections: About 200 metres from Bab Bou Jeloud, the main gate at the western edge of the medina
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Dar Batha was my favourite of the Fes museums, not so much for its collection, but for the buildings and gardens. Most of the exhibits were standard Moroccan museum pieces - pottery, furniture, etc, though there was interesting section of old photographs of people. This is quite strange to see in a museum in a muslim country as most art is abstract and depictions of people are frowned upon. Leave a Comment Address: Place de l'IstiqualDirections: Western end of Fes El-Bali, near Bab Bou Jeloud
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 Place an-Nejjarine by barryg23Leave a Comment
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From Borj Sud, there are excellent views over Fes El-Bali, giving an idea of the layout of the medina and just how vast it really is. The best way to get here is by petit-taxi and it costs about 6 Dh one-way from the Ville Nouvelle. Other good areas to get a panaroma view over Fes are from the Merenid tombs and Borj Nord, both North of the medina. Leave a Comment
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Orleans.. Jamal Morelli by JamalMorelli, 4 more photos
Warning - by wild side, I don't mean doing x with people your own skin color all night to club music. I mean wild. Don't go if you aren't up for a real adventure.
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Photos by Jamal Morelli, uploaded at Studio Shamharush Address: Fes JdidDirections: Start at Bab Smaraine
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 Exhibit in Nejjarine
museum by barryg23
As with most museums we visited in Morocco, the building itself was the star of the show. There are some impressive exhibits in the collection, though it does get a bit tiring after you've reached the third floor. At that point you can visit the rooftop terrace where there is a small cafe and great view over the medina. It costs 20Dh to visit the museum and it's from 10-5 every day. Leave a Comment
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