Fes el Bali

Fes el Bali is a part of Fez and was established by Idrisid Idris II. The land is the biggest among the two medinas of Fes and is actually a large contiguous area in the world. It is one of the largest living medieval cities in the world. The medina has 9400 lanes with a never ending cluster of humanity. The medina is crammed up with craft workshops and carpet stores and other shops. The tourists coming here every year can see for themselves Donkeys charging past with goods and the owners.

Particularities about Fes el Bali: The place has many convenient stops like a Koran School, mosque, Bakery, public bath and a café and thus who wishes to view this historic place can come here. There are other places like schools and The Kairaouine Mosque and University built in 859 and people can catch glimpses of this mosque with some excellent colorful mosaic intricacies. The Berber cafes are scattered everywhere and are very small with no amenities as such. Speciality of the place includes mint tea.

Attractions: The attractions of the place include the theological college of Medersa Bou Inania symbolizing a fine sense of Architecture. Carpet shops are also very popular.

Accommodations: The place has many hotels to offer to the tourists like Hotel Palais Jamai symbolizing the bygone era. Hotel des Merinides also offers accommodations and some fantastic views of the Medina. There are loads of places to stay like Cascade Hotel and many places to eat and drink.

Thus come here and get seeped in this exotic world.