History of Fez
Fez or Fez ([fās], in Arabic, Fes in English) is the third largest city in Morocco, after Casablanca and Rabat, with a population of 1 million (the Fassis). It is one of the four “imperial cities” (along with Marrakech, Meknes
Read MoreMedersa Bou Inania
Built between 1350 and 1355, the location of the Bu-Inanijja Medersa is interesting. Unlike the other medersas in Fez, it is not located near the Karawijn Mosque. For those who do not know, medersas were Arab secondary schools, where the
Read MoreThe old kasbah
This kasbah, built in 1540 by Mohamed ech-Sheikh saw its fate reduced to ashes with the earthquake and tidal wave of 1960. In 15 seconds, several thousand people died, all buried under the rubble that now forms what remains of
Read MoreChouara Tannery
Feska Tannery owes its popularity to the leather production process, which has remained unchanged for centuries. Every day, the guild’s workers sweat and work hard to ensure the highest quality of their products, carefully treating the hides and soaking them
Read MoreGarden of Menara
The Menara Garden is a vast park located next to the Hivernage district, southwest of Marrakech and practically at the foot of the imposing Atlas Mountains. From the medina, exit through the Bab el Jedid gate and take the Avenue
Read MoreHistory of Marrakech
Marrakech was founded in 454 A.H., corresponding to the year 1062 A.D. by Youssef Ibn Tachfin, the first ruler of the Almoravid dynasty. The different historical sources do not agree on the meaning of the word Marrakech, but it seems
Read MoreBert Flint Tiskiwin Museum
Contemporary art is honored here. And it is not less than 2,000 m2, decorated in the purest Moroccan tradition (zelliges, plaster, ceramics, etc.) that are offered to you. Every three months, the contemporary works of art change and a major
Read MoreYves Saint Laurent Museum Marrakech
Marrakech lovers have one more good reason to always visit the city. The Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech Museum opened its doors there in 2017 . Born in Algeria in 1936, Saint Laurent is one of the great geniuses of French
Read MoreMedina of Marrakech
Surrounded by the ramparts, the Medina of Marrakech corresponds to the Almoravid city fortified around 1060. It was originally a military camp and a market. In the 12th century, it was necessary to build a Kasbah (fortified fortress) to defend
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