Fes

Medieval Fez

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October 5th 2010
Today was one great long day! First, we were super lucky that it had rained yesterday. The average temperatures are usually way over 100 degrees in Fez. It was around 85 degrees which was perfect! Our tour guide for the day was a woman named Samia. Not any woman, a total wise ass! She spent the entire day joking around with everyone which was a treat. We started our day by visiting the Je ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Fès-Boulemane » Fes

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In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurate... ... read more