Fes is one of the most beautiful and majestic city of Morocco, therefore sightseeing in Fes is a real exciting experience. There are endless destinations for sightseeing in Fes. Sightseeing tours in Fes provides a colorful glance at the imperial past of Islam. As you go for sightseeing in the various tourist attractions in Fes, the beauty of the Islam religion will unfold itself.
Various sites at Fes are listed under the UNESCO World Heritage, sites, therefore it attracts tourists round the globe. The tourist attractions of Fez, largely centers round its architectural, spiritual and intellectual wealth.
The various places to be visited during Fes Tours are,
Andalusian Mosque: It is a mosque with its wonderfully decorated pulpit.
Bou Inania Medersa: It is one of the religious sites open to the non-Muslim visitors and contains magnificent wood works.
Kairaouine Mosque: This is the largest mosque in North Africa and is the home to the world's oldest universities, which dates back to 859 AD. Till date it is one of the most important intellectual center for the Muslims.
Attarin Medersa: This is also another educational institutes where u can discover a selection of Merenid Folk Art.
Bou Inania Medersa: This is also an institution renowned for its exquisite woodwork and the spectacular view of Fes from the rooftop.
Sahrij Medersa: It is an educational institute which is still thriving to this days
University of Karueein: It was first placed at the Kairaouine Mosque but now it has been shifted to its current location. It is renonwed for hosuing the world's oldest Institute.
Fondouk Tsetouanien: It is one of the former trading grounds at Fes
Bab Boujeloud: It is the magnificent entering point to Medina
The Water of Maulay Yacub: It is a hot spring which has healing elements
Zaouia of Maulay Idriss II: It is the home to the remains of Maulay Idriss II, the founder of Fes
The Royal Palace of Fes or Dar el Makhzen: This are group of palaces built by the French.
The Merenid Tomb: It provides outstanding view of Fes.
Fes el-Jdid: It is the new parts of Fes comprising the Royal palace and the Fez Mellah
Fez Mellah: The old quarters of the Jews.
Fes el- Bali: This is the older parts of Fes.
There are other tourist attractions included in sightseeing in Fes. These are tomb of Maulay Idris II, founder of Fes,Djebel Tazzeka National park and lots more.
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