Bab Bou Jeloud

Fès

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April 5th 2006
Fès, oldest of the Imperial Cities. Arrived here from Meknes, and with a little help from my train cabin mates (who made me an honorary Moroccan!) I was able to dodge the craziness at the station and get to my pension, Dalila... Only one word comes to mind when describing Fès: Insane. The medina has supposedly 9400 twists and turns in its labyrinth style layout, overwhelming to say the least. ... 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