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A visit to Morocco is incomplete without exploring the oldest city of Fes. Prime Morocco Tours offers you a full day to walk around the medina’s narrow alleys and visit the must-see sites of the city. After having breakfast, you will be able to visit the old still living city in the world with an official local guide who will take you into the traditional markets of the city stopping at the Royal Palace, the visit will take you to the oldest University in the world the mosque and Madrassa of Karaouine build by Fatima El Fehria in the 9th<\/sup>\u00a0<\/span>century. Your guide also will take you to visit the tomb of the city founder \u201cMoulay Idriss the second\u201d. Here it comes to lunchtime when you will be served in a much known traditional restaurant in the Medina. In the afternoon the Najarine fountain, the old harem Garden and the Batha Museum. On your way to the hotel, the guide will invite you to have a panoramic look at the city and take pictures.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”|||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#E09900″ header_3_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”|||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#E09900″ header_3_font_size=”25px” header_4_font=”|||on|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The<\/span> old<\/span> med<\/span>ina<\/span> of<\/span> F<\/span>es<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> city<\/span> within<\/span> a<\/span> city<\/span> and<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> must<\/span>–<\/span>see<\/span> destination<\/span> for<\/span> anyone<\/span> traveling to Morocco for the first time. This ancient walled city is located in the northeastern part of the country and is the oldest of the four imperial cities of Morocco. It is home to over 9,000 streets and alleyways, many of which are still accessible only by foot, with hundreds of mosques, madrasas, fountains, palaces, and other monuments. The old medina of Fes is a vibrant and bustling destination for travelers. Within its walls, visitors can explore the narrow, winding streets filled with markets, shops, and stalls selling everything from traditional Moroccan crafts, spices, and fabrics to souvenirs and local food. The medina is also home to several historical sites, including the Grand Mosque of Fes, the Dar el Makhzen Palace, and the tombs of the Merinid dynasty. The old medina of Fes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a great source of pride for the locals. From its winding streets and bustling bazaars to its historic monuments, the old medina of Fes is a must-see destination for any traveler visiting Morocco. Here, visitors can experience a unique blend of culture, history, and tradition that is sure to leave a lasting impression.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/primemoroccotours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/walking-tour-in-the-old-Medina-of-Fes.jpg” alt=”walking-tour-in-the-old-Medina-of-Fes” title_text=”walking-tour-in-the-old-Medina-of-Fes” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”|||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#E09900″ header_3_font_size=”25px” header_4_font=”|||on|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Karaouine Mosque is an icon of<\/span>\u00a0F<\/span>es city<\/span>,<\/span> Morocco<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> considered<\/span> to<\/span> be<\/span> one<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> oldest<\/span> and<\/span> most<\/span> important<\/span> religious<\/span> sites<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> Muslim<\/span> world<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> mosque<\/span> was<\/span> founded<\/span> in<\/span> 8<\/span>59<\/span> CE<\/span> by<\/span> a<\/span> woman<\/span> named<\/span> Fat<\/span>ima<\/span> al<\/span>–<\/span>F<\/span>ih<\/span>ri (that remarks on the great rule of Moroccan women in building the history of Morocco)<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> was<\/span> originally<\/span> built<\/span> as<\/span> a<\/span> religious<\/span> school<\/span> and<\/span> over<\/span> the<\/span> centuries<\/span> has<\/span> been<\/span> expanded<\/span> and<\/span> renovated<\/span> several<\/span> times<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> now<\/span> one<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> largest<\/span> mosques<\/span> in<\/span> Morocco<\/span> and<\/span> is<\/span> home<\/span> to<\/span> a<\/span> library<\/span> with<\/span> over<\/span> 4000<\/span> manuscripts<\/span>.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/span>The<\/span> mosque<\/span> is<\/span> known<\/span> for<\/span> its<\/span> impressive<\/span> architecture<\/span> and<\/span> beautiful<\/span> decoration<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> exterior<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> mosque<\/span> is<\/span> covered<\/span> in<\/span> intricate<\/span> geometric<\/span> designs<\/span>,<\/span> colorful<\/span> tiles,<\/span> and<\/span> ins<\/span>criptions<\/span> from<\/span> the<\/span> Koran<\/span>.<\/span> Inside<\/span>,<\/span> the<\/span> prayer<\/span> hall<\/span> is<\/span> decorated<\/span> with<\/span> elaborate<\/span> marble<\/span> columns<\/span> and<\/span> is<\/span> illuminated<\/span> by<\/span> natural<\/span> light<\/span> that<\/span> streams<\/span> <\/span>through<\/span> the<\/span> stained<\/span> glass<\/span> windows<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> m<\/span>ih<\/span>rab<\/span> (<\/span>pr<\/span>ayer<\/span> niche<\/span>)<\/span> is<\/span> decorated<\/span> with<\/span> detailed<\/span> mosa<\/span>ics<\/span> depicting<\/span> scenes<\/span> from<\/span> the<\/span> Koran<\/span>.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/span>The<\/span> Kara<\/span>ou<\/span>ine<\/span> Mosque<\/span> is<\/span> not<\/span> only<\/span> a<\/span> place<\/span> of<\/span> worship<\/span>\u00a0but<\/span> also<\/span> a<\/span> center<\/span> for<\/span> learning<\/span> and<\/span> education<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> home<\/span> to<\/span> a<\/span> prestigious<\/span> university<\/span>,<\/span> the<\/span> University<\/span> of<\/span>The must-see of this guided tour of Fez<\/h3>\n
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The old Medina of Fes (L’mdina Lakdima), a must-see<\/h3>\n
Walking tour in the old Medina<\/h4>\n
The<\/span> Kara<\/span>ou<\/span>ine<\/span> Mosque (the oldest university in the world and a must-see)<\/span><\/h3>\n
Guided tour to learn about the oldest university in the world<\/span><\/h4>\n