The rich history of Fez, the ancient capital of Morocco, gave it two "old cities" - the medina. The Royal Palace, the Jewish cemetery and the gardens of Buzelud are Fez al-Jidid. The most confused in the world of medina is Fes-el-Bali, where there are 14 gates, 6000 streets, 200 mosques and 180 hammams.
Fes is not only the oldest of the four imperial cities and the fourth largest city of Morocco. It is also a monument to three eras, reflected primarily in the architectural appearance of the ancient city. Like many ancient capitals, Fez is located quite far from the coast, so the optimal time for rest there is April-May or October-November, when it's not too hot and you can walk around the city, considering the sights.
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How to get
Among the airlines that offer flights to Fez, there is not one Russian, so you will have to fly with a transfer. Fes-Saiss airport flies from London, Paris, Girona, Madrid, Seville, Alicante, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Milan, Pisa, Bologna and Marseille.
If you are planning to visit more than one city of Morocco, then it's better to fly to Casablanca or Rabat, and from there by train to get to Fez (the ticket for the train will cost you 75-165 dirhams).
If you arrive at the airport of Fez, it will be superfluous to know how to get to the city itself, because the airport is 15 km from it. Here there are several options, but the most budgetary will be to take bus number 16 (with the sign "Fez - Airport"). The bus runs every half hour and costs 20 dirhams at one end. You can order a taxi, the cost of it is fixed - 120 dirhams. If you arrive at night, it is advisable to attend to a taxi order in advance.
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Climate of Fez
Clearly +17 ° С in the afternoon +6 ° С at night ° С water |
Clearly +21 ° С in the day +7 ° C at night ° С water |
Clearly +21 ° С in the day +9 ° С at night ° С water |
| Fes weather forecast for 10 days | ||
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| in the daytime | + 15 | + 16 | + 18 | + 20 | + 23 | + 27 | + 32 | + 32 | + 29 | + 24 | + 19 | + 15 |
| night | + 5 | + 6 | + 7 | + 8 | + 11 | + 14 | + 17 | + 17 | + 16 | + 12 | + 9 | + 5 |
Shopping
In Fez you need to buy what Fez provides for all of Morocco. First and foremost, these are leather products - not for nothing that the quarter of tanners is so popular. A leather bag will cost you 200-400 dirhams, depending on the quality. Also, drums and other percussion instruments are relatively cheap and relatively high - from 20 to 150 dirhams.
If you are interested in not so much profitable shopping as authentic souvenirs, then the choice is obvious - either traditional Moroccan slippers-grandmothers, or tajin - a massive ceramic pot (10-30 dirhams and it's yours). It is also worth asking for the production of copper and silver masters.
- Try not to get lost in 6000 streets of the Old Medina.
- See the process of dyeing the skin in the famous quarter of tanners and buy an excellent bag for a penny.
- Admire the grandeur of the Royal Palace.
- Watch the sunset color the ocher hues of the old houses of Fes-el-Bali.
Book popular Fes hotels at the best prices
| Ramada Fes from 3,860 rubles Fès 85 Avenue Des Far Fes | Palais Faraj Suites & Spa from 11 372 rubles Fès 16-18 derb bensouda, Bab Ziat, Fes | Palais Medina & Spa from 5 514 rubles Fès Avenue Allal El Fassi |
| Barceló Fes Medina from 4 067 rubles Fès 53 Avenue Hassan II PO Box 30000 | Hôtel Wassim from 2 895 rubles Fès Avenue Hassan II Rue du Liban | Pickalbatros Royal Mirage Fes Hotel from 4 963 rubles Fès Avenue Des Far |
| Ibis Fes from 2 482 rubles Fès Avenue Des Almohades - Place De La Gare Oncf | Perla Hôtel from 2 413 rubles Fès 15, rue de la Jordanie, Quartier de la gare Ville Nouvelle | Hotel Fès Inn from 2 550 rubles Fès 47, Rue N ° 2 Sidi Brahim |
| Hotel Jnane Sbile from 2 068 rubles Fès 22 Kasbat Chems Boujloud | Hotel Bab Boujloud from 2 413 rubles Fès 49 Derb Moulay Arbi, Place Bab Boujloud | Ibis Budget Fès from 1 930 rub. Fès Route de Meknès Center Marjane - Lotissement Hiba - |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Fez
Guests of Fes will be interested to see the medrese of the 14th century Bou Inania (a remarkable example of Islamic architecture with elaborate carvings, patterns, Arabic calligraphy and minarets), the fortresses Borj Nord and Borj Sud, the Qaraouyine library, the al-Tijani mosque and the tombs of Merenid Tombs located near the hotel Merenid.
Traditionally, two ancient centers of different epochs are attracted to Fes tourists, which are monuments to different dynasties of Moroccan rulers - Fes-el-Jidid and Fes-el-Bali.
Thess-el-Bali
Fes-el-Bali, or Old Fez, is the oldest part of the city that existed from the founding of Fez in 789. Fes-el-Bali keeps the memory of the first dynasty of the rulers of Fes-Idrisides, here is also the mausoleum of Idris II, the son of the founder of the city. But Fes-el-Bali is not only memorial and religious buildings. Here is the center of Moroccan science - Islamic University Al-Caruin. It was founded in the 12th century, but is still considered the second most important in the Muslim world after the Cairo University of Al-Azhar.
The old medina, surrounded by the medieval wall of Fes-el-Bali - one of the largest pedestrian areas in the world, is included in the UNESCO list. There is one of the most protected shrines of the city - Moulay-Idris mausoleum, the entrance to which non-Muslims is ordered.
Fez-Jidid
The second medina, Fez-Jidid, includes the Emir's Palace, a minaret with a polychrome tile and an ancient ghetto of the Fez. Finally, the modern third part of the city, the so-called New Fez - is everything else.
Quarter of tanners $ $
Relatively close to the University of Al-Caruin is the Quarter of Shaur's leatherworkers. Fez is famous for its crafts, but this quarter is very popular among tourists - here, for the same technology as hundreds of years ago, treat the skin.
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