Is more than just a hat-Moroccan city of Fez

If the word ' Fez ' brings to mind members little hats Shriners wear, or CAP, on Abu the monkey from Walt Disney's ' Aladdin ', then you're not thinking right. The city of Fez in Morocco, is actually the oldest and largest medieval city in the world and has not stopped buzzing since it was founded in 789 DC. Has changed little over the centuries and that is what makes the city so unique and enjoyable to explore.

Fez has its own culture, art, cuisine and also pride among its residents. During the second world war, the city's oldest quarter, Bali, was rescued by a French General, Lyautey who took control and arranged to ensure that the old historic buildings have been preserved. The whole area of Bali in Fez for this day is under the protection of the general laws put in place and the medieval structures are still pretty sound as the city moves around it. With narrow streets that you can only pass mules, donkeys and pedestrians, Fez is developed and alive.

Shopping in Fez, Morocco:

Fez is a city that has been frozen in time, as many of the house walls that are still to testify. They are there from the first of the Crusades and the first European ever crossed the Mediterranean. The entire ecosystem and the organic structure of the city-animals, humans and flora-has been placed for over 1,000 years and the symbiosis of the same will probably be in more than 1,000. Modern visitors can not understand why the city works the way it does and you can find primitive but Fez is anything but.

As you move through, you'll find that the older roads have few shops, namely where local citizens can buy the usual elements of raw food such as sugar, tea, Tin, Coca Cola and whatnot that owners may decide to offer. You will also find small shops and stands throughout the streets of this medieval city selling handmade crafts, fruit, vegetables and more. More touristy types of shops are located off the roads, but even then, artisan products seem to be the norm.

Some of the most interesting shops in Fez are the clothes shops that dot the city. Even if you don't buy anything-clothing from this part of the world tend to run on the small side, so you can not find anything that fits-shops of clothes are a sight to behold with all clothes in a myriad of colors, styles and textures hung on every available space-ceiling, walls, anywhere. If there is anything that you want to see in the store, you will retrieve the keep shop for you using a long stick that will reach close to 6 meters above your head.

You're going to want to visit the factory deck where intertwine and maybe even bring one of these beauties. There are hundreds to choose from carpets and the family business has made them very popular in the world. The tile shop is where are all the small tiles that you see in Morocco mosaics and other decorations. You can watch the artisan cut each tile by hand and you'll be amazed how adding a little water brings colour to bear. You will also find shops that sell nothing but the reels. If you are looking for a special something, you should easily find here in Fez. Specialty item stores have exploded in this beautiful city.

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If you visit a Muslim country invariably you'll notice that litter many mosques throughout the city. Visit some of the non-Muslim mosques. The Kairouine mosque in Fez non-Muslims may not enter even if you can get an inside look, if the doors are open. The mosque is the Centre of Islamic learning in Morocco and more than 1,000 years. Structure of the mosque grew up in the x and XII centuries as it was added to and if you are not able to enter the mosque, you can't get a grip of how big it really is. Make sure that you try to peek in one of the many doors open and if you can get a picture, take one. Just make sure you respect individuals going in and out and not take their pictures.

The tombs of Merenid just north of town is where are buried many rulers Merenid. These are the men who made the city the Centre of culture and religion of Morocco and the graves are interesting tour. The Royal Palace is another must see though you will be able to see and enjoy the exterior of this magnificent building is closed to all visitors.

Fez is a city that is worth taking your time to stroll and tour. From the tanner for the Jewish quarter, you will find that it is a city made of different religions, traditions and styles, a virtual melting pot and Moroccan unique to itself.

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