View of the city with a minaret. Fes, Marocco.
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Fes el-Bali is the older part of the Medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage property inscribed in 1981. Its lanes connect homes, workshops, markets and religious buildings; carved wood, tiled fountains and madrasas reveal successive layers of the city’s architecture.
Begin at a recognised gate such as Bab Boujloud and choose a manageable walking road. Arrange a meeting point with your accommodation or a local guide. Check access and any terrace or monument fee before entering; respect prayer spaces and working workshops. Pair the visit with Fes el-Jdid to understand the wider historic city.
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