Bab Dekkakin, City gate in the Medina of Fez, Morocco.
Bab Dekkakin is a city gate in the Medina of Fez built from stone with detailed carved patterns and geometric designs on its facade that reflect traditional Moroccan architecture. The gate serves as a passage between different areas of the Medina and is surrounded by shops.
The gate was built during the medieval period and served as a key entrance for traders and merchants accessing Fez's commercial district. Its construction is part of the original fortification structure of the city's oldest quarters.
The name Bab Dekkakin means Gate of the Shops, marking an entrance where artisans have sold textiles and handcrafted goods for generations. The passage remains a living space where buyers and sellers meet, connecting different commercial zones within the Medina.
Access is via the main pathways of the Medina leading to this gate, easily identifiable with local guides. It helps to visit early in the morning to experience the area with fewer crowds and see the architectural details more clearly.
The gate still functions exactly as it did centuries ago as an active passage where thousands of people and goods pass through daily, connecting different trading zones. This continuous use makes it a living example of medieval urban planning.
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