Fez

The Medina of Fez contains over 9,000 narrow streets and alleyways filled with markets, workshops, mosques, and residential buildings.

The Idrisid dynasty established Fez in 789 as two separate settlements on opposite banks of the Wadi Fez river system.

The University of Al Quaraouiyine, established in 859, continues to operate as an educational institution within the ancient walls of Fez.

The old city maintains a traditional transportation system where donkeys and handcarts transport goods through the narrow passages of the Medina.

The Chouara Tannery in Fez operates using methods and materials unchanged since medieval times, processing leather in stone vessels.

Location: Fez Prefecture

Inception: 789

Founders: Idrisid dynasty

Elevation above the sea: 408 m

Website: http://www.portaildefes.ma

Part of: Imperial cities of Morocco

Shares border with: Ain Chkef

Website: http://portaildefes.ma

GPS coordinates: 34.04333,-5.00333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:16