The medina has several districts on either side of the Fes river, every traveler will read in all the tourist guides of Fes el Bali that two districts are at the origin of the imperial city. Today, each district is more or less specialized with a particular craft, for example, coming down from Riad Jamai, riad in Fez located in the Andalusian district, every walker can discover an entire district of jewelers and goldsmiths.
The Quaraouine district, left bank of Fes El Bali
At the origin of Fes, a water source allowed the civilization of Moulay Idriss to settle on the banks of this river which was later called oued Fes. The Quaraouiyine district represents all the prestige of this thousand-year-old city, especially because of the first university in the world, recognizable by its green tiled roofs. The Kairouans district, from which comes the name Karaouine with various spellings depending on the language and translation, this district is therefore also home to a large, immaculately white mosque.
The Andalusian district, right bank of Fes el Bali
The district was the second district of the medina Fes to be created on the other side of the bank of the oued fes, opposite that of the Quaraouiyine. The district built a large mosque, in order to rival the Kairouans mosque, these Andalusians who came down from Spain practiced Islam like their neighbors.
Batha and Boujloud districts of the Fes medina
There are a significant number of districts, some are closer to tourist activity for trips to Fes, such as the Batha districts which host a few riads, a museum, a square where several small taxis pass through to drop off tourists. Another district of Fes is well known to tourists, the Boujloud district, this district is famous for its gate, the fabulous blue gate of the Fes medina. Travelers can also find in this district a food souk where you can find traditional snacks to enjoy kebabs with different meats, a vegetable souk and access to the two talaas.
