Morocco and the city of Fes have never had so much media coverage. At a time when the city of Fes is undergoing restoration within its very medina, the media keeps churning out articles about this ancient city to praise its exceptional architecture. The old town of Fes is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, its cultural richness is incredible; the Spanish newspaper notably highlights how time has stood still in its alleyways.
Fes Medina, alleyways where you should get lost
The newspaper Vanguardia explains very well the position that the city of Fes holds for Morocco, being the spiritual and cultural capital of the kingdom. The spirit of the city is remarkable and the Spanish newspaper strongly recommends getting lost in the alleyways of this gigantic labyrinth. As written, the Fes medina represents a pedestrian shopping area and one of the largest medieval spaces in the world. In this medieval space, as specified in the newspaper, Fes-el-bali has one of the great tanneries of North Africa.
A restored library at the heart of the Fes medina
Recently restored, the oldest library in the world has reopened within the very imperial city of northern Morocco. Once again, the history of Fes is remarkable and forms part of the history of mankind and its evolution. The library is associated with one of the largest and oldest universities in the world, along with the Quaraouiyine. Titanic work was carried out to restore this library, which unfortunately remains inaccessible to the general public. All Moroccan experts unanimously confirm the quality of the works that make up this literary museum.
How to discover the Fes medina?
The Riad Jamaï team offers several official guides to fully enjoy the riches of the old town of Fes. Its richness lies within these steep alleyways, through an encounter with a Fassi local, at the crossroads of alleyways with a charming merchant, offering you a scene that will make this shot a memorable photo of your trip to Morocco. Also find our articles on all the points of interest in the Fes medina, including the foundouks, the Quranic schools, the souks, the gates, notably the blue gate of Bab Boujloud…
