Fez – the oldest city in Morocco

Today I would like to present one of the oldest city in Morocco and probably in the whole world – Fez. It is extremely beautiful city which offers a lot of  attractions and also is a perfect place to try the Moroccan cousin.

Now, to find out something more about this city, I will present the basic information about Fez. The city Fez is the third biggest city in Morocco after Casablanca and Rabat. It is located in region known as a Mauritania Tingitana which in the past was one of the Roma province. What is more, Fez is also known as a capital of Islam,  is considered to be the religion and cultural center in Morocco. As a curiosity, it is worth to mention that Fez  is the fourth city called imperial next to cities like Marrakech, Meknes and Rabat, that is why, we can find the maze of streets where you can get lost easily and many old building which remind the old times. 

The information which seems to be important for all people who once have thought  to study in this exotic country is that Fez offers a lot of courses at the most popular universities in Morocco. This city is very famous for the Arabic study, thanks to it, it converts Fez in a university city with the biggest number of students.

This walled town with many amazing and big gates was founded by Idris I who at the same time was the founder of the first Moroccan dynasty called by his name. My aim is not to bore you, so if it is about history that is all. Now, I would like to pass to more admirable things like places worth to visit being in Fez. For sure, you have to see the medina, it is the main part of the city, that is where you will be able to feel the true Moroccan atmosphere. 

 Another recommened places are:

Royal Palace 

University of Al Qarawiyyin

And many others unique places worth to see by your own eyes.