Furthermore , its old mosques , narrow streets , endless souks , hammams<\/a> , old architecture sites are the best things to see.<\/p>\n The gate is one of the main sites to see in Fes and its color( blue) is so clear that you can see it from\u00a0 a distance .<\/p>\n It is a showcase of the gates which explain\u00a0 the history of the 12 century and the grandour of Fes as an imperial city .<\/p>\n The best things to do in fes is to feast your eyes about the beauty of Bab Jloud gate .<\/p>\n Once you get inside the old medina , you will see the gate which leads\u00a0 to the souk irea and much more.<\/p>\n The gate will give you also the access to some historical monuments that worth a visit like the Mederasa Bou Inania.<\/p>\n It is a religious school in the center of the old medina where non muslims can get inside and have a look .<\/p>\n The school s history dates back to (1350 – 1357) and was functional til 1960 s .<\/p>\n The Marinid Sultan Faris Ibn Ali Abu Inan Al Muttawakkil is the name of the founder of the Bou Inania Mederasa .<\/p>\n The archeticture s beauty of the school make it a must for any visitor of Fes to visit the site .<\/p>\n One of the most famous sights in Fes is Chouara Tannery<\/strong> that is waiting for you to discover .<\/p>\n You can t visit Fez without going through the experience of\u00a0 smelling the all types of leather soacked in pits.<\/p>\n Accordingly ,we do recommend the Chouara for you as it is the largest Leather tannery in Morocco .<\/p>\n You will also have the chance to see all processes to treat the leather from A to Z .<\/p>\n Morocco is an agricultural country and we have a lot of livestock , a lot of types of leather too .<\/p>\n Tradionally , leather workers dye animal skin in holes with water , urin , pigeon poop and other ingredients .<\/p>\n Leather workers also color the leather with saffron<\/a> , poppies and henna<\/a>\u00a0too.<\/p>\n Though the whole place smells bad , it worths a visit .<\/p>\n Besides, you will have some mint leaves to avoid all those stinky unpleasant smell .<\/p>\n Chouara rooftop is the best spot to see the tannery place and may be have a cup of mint tea<\/a> .Don t miss the place.<\/p>\n If you are in Fes , pay a visit to one of the oldest universities in the whole world , Kairaouine .<\/p>\n The founder of this historical site is Fatima Al Fihri who was born in tunisia<\/a> in the town of Kairouan.<\/p>\n The Kairaouine mosque and university can hold more than 20 000 thousands people and is one of the largest mosques in the kingdom.<\/p>\n Non muslims can t go inside this religious building but you can have a glimpse through the entrance gate .<\/p>\n the interior of the Mosque , the work of the tiles , the marble floor makes the place one of the most distinguished places in Fes.<\/p>\n Discover the outside of this religious school and make sure you peep at the intricate interior of\u00a0 it , very contrasting .<\/p>\n Fes souk can be a safe heaven for shoppers who want to buy Moroccan souvenirs\u00a0 .<\/p>\n That is\u00a0 why one of the main attractions of fes is Fes el Bali<\/strong> where you can find all types of Moroccan handicrafts .<\/p>\n Slippers , lamps , handmade chandeliers , spices , fruits, vegetables , rugs<\/a> , meat all mixed together in a chaotic way.<\/p>\n You can find most of\u00a0 the items, which are displayed for sale\u00a0 , in the west of the Karaouiyine mosque .<\/p>\n If you are not into shopping<\/a> , you can walk and discover the charm of the souk , a place like no other .<\/p>\n For picture lovers , the souk can be the right place to take so many photos.<\/p>\n The souk of Fes is so big and walking is the only\u00a0 way to\u00a0 do it .Be prepared for it please .<\/p>\n Fes has a long history with the jews who lived side by side with the muslim population since the 10 th and 11 th century.<\/p>\n Besides , most of the kings and sulltans of Morocco have supported the jews incredibly .<\/p>\n In fes , you will have the chance to learn the jewish heritage and the decline of the jews number .<\/p>\n Yes Fes had the largest commmunity of jews in the muslim world and the jews used Mellah ( the oldest in Morocco) to protect themselves .<\/p>\n When Israel became a state , the jews s number decreased in fes and other cities too .<\/p>\n Places to see : Ibn Danan Synagogue , streets of Mellah , wooden balconies , jewish cemetery .<\/p>\n There are so many tombs around the Mellah which is part of the Morocan history .Not to miss .<\/p>\n Altough you can t go inside the Royal Palace ( dates back to the 13 th c ) , it worths to see its exterior .<\/p>\n The 7 doors of the palace are amazing and their sizes\u00a0 will take\u00a0 your breath away\u00a0 .<\/p>\n Besides , the work of tiles , brass doors ,the atmosphere is an apporunity for you to take numerous pictures .<\/p>\n The whole palace is 195 acres and has high walls to protect the king of Morocco and his family .<\/p>\n It is the king Hassan the 2 who built the Mechouar ( a huge square in front of the 7 gates of the palace ).<\/p>\n Make a stop outside the palace , take pictures and enjoy the Moroccan architecture .Very impressive.<\/p>\n If you want\u00a0 to get away from the chaos of fes , the noises of the sellers\u00a0 , pay a visit to Jnane Sbil Garden.<\/p>\n The garden brings a bird life to the place\u00a0 , so listen to the birds chirpping.<\/p>\n Enjoy sunset in this garden and empty your mind , very relaxing .<\/p>\n Relax and observe the locals of Fes come to the garden to have a break from the hustle and bustle of the daily life.<\/p>\n Here are the tours we do<\/p>\n <\/p>\n walking tour<\/a><\/p>\n Shopping tour<\/a><\/p>\nBAB BOUJLOUD<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nMederasa Bou Inania<\/h2>\n
The Tanneries<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nKairaouine University<\/h2>\n
Shop in the Medina souk<\/h2>\n
Mellah<\/h2>\n
The best things to do in Fes is to explore the jewish sector .<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nRoyal Palace ( Dar El Makhzen )<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nJnane Sbil Garden :<\/h2>\n