Fez regained its political status and became the capital of Morocco during the Marinid dynasty, a Zenata Berber dynasty, between the 13th and 15th century. The Marinid leader Abu Yahya …

Under the Merinids (13th to 15th centuries), a new town (Fez Jedid) was founded (in 1276) to the west of the ancient one (Fez El-Bali). It contains the royal palace, the army headquarters, …

The Fortifications of Fez (also spelled Fes) comprise a complex circuit of ramparts and gates surrounding Fes el-Bali and Fes el-Jdid, two urban agglomerations that compose the old …

The fez (Turkish: fes, Ottoman Turkish: فس, romanized: fes), also called tarboosh / tarboush (Arabic: طربوش, romanized: ṭarbūš), is a felt headdress in the shape of a short, cylindrical, …

Sep 15, 2019 · From hidden schools to smelly souks, ancient cemeteries and regal palaces, the medieval Fez Medina is a maze of exotic discoveries. The most adventurous way to see it all …

Aug 25, 2021 · Lose yourself in the Moroccan city’s maze-like medina and discover crafts, cafes and age-old mansions awash with colourful tiles. This article was adapted from National …

Jul 12, 2013 · Fez is (in)famous for its traditional complex of tanneries where beautiful leather is made from sheep-, goat-, cow-, and camel-skin. The Chouara Tanneries are on the …

May 5, 2024 · Fez, often referred to as Morocco's cultural and spiritual heartland, is a city steeped in history and tradition. Founded in the 8th century by Idris I, Fez quickly grew into a prominent …

Feb 28, 2019 · Of the four, Fez is both the oldest and the most impressive. Its old town, or medina, is ranked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses the oldest university in the …

The Medina of Fez, established in the 9th century, epitomizes the essence of a bustling medieval hub, embodying its roles as a political, religious, and cultural nucleus. Its architectural marvels, …