Tala'a Kebira, Main pedestrian thoroughfare in Fez Medina, Morocco
The street stretches between Bab Boujloud gate and Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque, containing numerous shops selling textiles, spices, leather goods, and traditional crafts.
Since the medieval period, Tala'a Kebira has functioned as a primary commercial artery, connecting the city gates to the religious center of Fez.
Local artisans maintain workshops along the street, producing traditional Moroccan items including metal works, leather products, and handwoven carpets.
The street descends steeply through the medina, with adjacent foundouks providing storage spaces and accommodations for traveling merchants.
The Chrabliyine section of Tala'a Kebira specializes in producing traditional Moroccan slippers, known as babouches, crafted by local shoemakers.
Location: Fez
GPS coordinates: 34.06335,-4.98116
Latest update: March 13, 2025 02:09
Fes displays Morocco's history through its architecture, mosques, and crafts. The city contains one of the world's oldest universities, traditional tanneries, and notable religious schools. Blue gates, palaces, museums, and fortresses define the urban landscape. The Jewish quarters and synagogues add to the city's cultural heritage.
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