Car Hire in Fez

The most significant attractions of Fez are concentrated in the medina of Fes el-Bali (Arabic for Old Fez), the oldest district of the city. It presents hundreds of religious buildings, several museums, and a countless number of shopping pavilions, the visits to which are often successfully combined with city tours by tourists. The second medina, Fes el-Jdid , is also full of interesting sites to explore. Sightseeing fans will surely like the so-called New Fez - the youngest part of the city. Andalusian Mosque stands out among the hundreds of religious sites in Fez. Built in 1321, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the city. Its minaret is painted in white and green tones and is distinguished by an impressive height. The mosque is also notable for its rich interior decoration.

In Fez, there is the oldest educational institution in the world - the University of Al Quaraouiyine ( University Al-Karaouine ) founded in 859. Interestingly, the founder of the university was a woman - Fatima al-Fihri. Today, the university is the most prestigious in the country, many prominent Moroccan politicians have left its walls. Travelers are primarily interested in visiting the university's eponymous Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque ( Mosque Al-Karaouine ), which is the largest in North Africa. It can accommodate over 20,000 parishioners at one time. The mosque houses one of the most significant religious objects of Fez - the tomb of Idris II, the founder of the city.
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