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Visit Fez, the Moroccan spiritual capital, for a sense of the Morocco’s religious heritage : The Medina of Fez, the Karaouiyine University and Mosque,the Medersas (Koranic educational institutions), the Mellah (Jewish quarter) and the souks
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* Duration: 13 hours
* Starts: Casablanca, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Visit Fez, the Moroccan spiritual capital, for a sense of the Morocco’s religious heritage : The Medina of Fez, the Karaouiyine University and Mosque,the Medersas (Koranic educational institutions), the Mellah (Jewish quarter) and the souks
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Stop At: Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin), Fes el-Bali Qayruwan quarters, Fes 30030 Morocco
Al Quaraouiyine (Karaouiyne) is a university. According to tradition, its construction began in 859 during the reign of the Idrissid dynasty. It is considered the oldest university in the world still in operation by UNESCO, the Guinness Book of Records, and by several historians.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Medina of Fez, Fes 30000 Morocco
Old fortified medina with narrow pedestrian streets and ornate entrances such as the Bab Guissa The Medina is one of the best-preserved areas of the Muslim world on earth and its physiognomy has hardly changed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Al-Attarine Madrasa, Rue Talaa Kebira, Fes Morocco
The Attarine Madrasa is a former Koranic school built between 1323 and 1325 by the Marinid sultan Abu Said Othman.It was named after the adjoining perfume and spice souk: the souk el-Attarine.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bou Inania Medersa, Rue Talaa Sghira, Fes 30110 Morocco
The Medersa Bou ‘Inania is built between 1350 and 1355 for the sultan Abu’ Inan Faris, under the Mérinides dynasty. It is the only medersa in Fez to have a minaret.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Royal Palace of Fez, Avenue Omar Ibnou Khattab, Fes 30004 Morocco
Royal palace is forbidden to visit but you will admire the gate, the walls and the surroundings.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fontaine Nejjarine, Fes Morocco
Monumental with zelliges, the Nejjarine fountain is one of the most beautiful public fountains in the medina of Fez and dates from the 17th century
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fez Mellah, Fes Morocco
The Mellah de Fez is the historic Jewish quarter of Fez, Morocco. It is located in Fez el-Jdid, the part of Fez that contains the Royal Palace, and it was established in 1438. It is considered the oldest Jewish-only district in Morocco.
Duration: 10 minutes
