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What to see in Fez Morocco ?
The old town of Fez, listed as world heritage by the Unesco, is considered as the most beautiful medina in Morocco. Its visit requires
time, particularly if you want to see more than the touristic places and feel the true atmosphere of this unique medina.
Hiring a local guide who will introduce you to the complexity, the richness and the character of this
wonderful medina can be a excellent solution for a first visit.
Then, to know the medina better, you have to come back, take your time, open your eyes, seat down at a small café,
wander through its narrow streets, talk to people...
Friday is a quiet day in the medina, most shops close, especially around noon, time of the main prayer of the week when most Moroccan go to
mosque.
Getting to know the medina is a long story ! Do not rush... in the western world you have high speed trains, but in Africa we still have time !
Be kind to people without being naive, be respectful and show interest to people and to the local culture and traditions.
Try to learn a few words of Darija (Moroccan arabic).
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The Karaouine Mosque
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It is the beating heart of the medina (closed to non-muslims), it has long been the largest in North Africa with a capacity of
20000 persons. Home of one of the most famous coranic university in the arab world sheltering an exceptional library wit a unique collection
of corans enluminés.
The minaret dates from the 10th century.
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The Museum of Weapons - Borj North
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An imposing 16th Century fort overlooking the medina turned into a modern museum presenting a unique collection of ancient
weapons from the prehistory to the first half of the 20th Century.
closed on mondays
open: winter 8.30am to 5pm & summer 8.30am to 6.30pm - 10dhs
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