Fès

Fez is a city in Morocco located between the Rif Mountains and the Middle Atlas.
As one of Morocco’s imperial cities, it has served as the country’s capital at various times and is today considered its spiritual capital.
Fez, a city of memory, an imperial capital, heir to Andalusian culture and cradle of the former Sharifian empire, is a sacred place blessed by the gods both fascinating and mysterious.
Fez is a city in Morocco located 180 km east of Rabat, between the Rif Mountains and the Middle Atlas.
As one of Morocco’s imperial cities, it has served as the capital at various points in history and is now considered the spiritual heart of the country.
The city has earned many titles, including the "Athens of Africa," the "Queen of the Maghreb," and the "Baghdad of the Maghreb."
Fez is made up of three main areas: the old city (the medina), a UNESCO World Heritage site; the royal enclosure; and the modern districts developed during the French protectorate, which have since expanded into the surrounding plain.
Its strategic location at the crossroads of major trade routes and in a naturally generous region rich in raw materials for crafts (stone, wood, clay) enabled Fez to develop a rich aesthetic culture rooted in the great Arab-Andalusian artistic tradition.
Fez lies along the caravan route that once connected the Mediterranean to sub-Saharan Africa.
The city is renowned for its vibrant and traditional craftsmanship, with techniques that have been carefully preserved and passed down from father to son for generations.
Fez also has a long-standing presence in the textile industry, particularly in cotton and wool processing.
The old medina boasts a remarkable heritage: its walls, forts, mosques, fragrant alleyways, and unique souks offer an experience unlike anywhere else.