Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Eating
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Café Clock
B4
Drinking & Nightlife
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Mezzanine
A4
Transport
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Main Bus Station
A3
Medersa Bou Inania
NOTABLE BUILDING
(admission Dh10; 9am-6pm, closed during prayers)
Located 150m east of Bab Bou Jeloud, the
14th-century Medersa Bou Inania is the finest of Fez's theological colleges. The
zellij,
muqarna
(plasterwork) and woodcarving are amazingly elaborate.
Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts
MUSEUM
( 0535 740580; Place an-Nejjarin; admission Dh20; 10am-7pm)
Located in a wonderfully restored
funduq
(caravanserai for travelling merchants), with a host of fascinating exhibits. Photo-
graphy is forbidden. The rooftop cafe has great views over the medina.
Tanneries
NEIGHBOURHOOD
The tanneries are one of the city's most iconic sights (and smells). Head northeast of Place
as-Seffarine and take the left fork after about 50m; you'll soon pick up the unmistakeable
waft of skin and dye that will guide you into the heart of the leather district.
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Fez el-Jdid (New Fez)
Only in a city as old as Fez could you find a district dubbed 'new' because it's only 700
years old. It's home to the Royal Palace, whose entrance at
Dar el-Makhzen
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(Royal Palace; Place des Alaouites)
is a stunning example of modern restoration;
palace grounds are closed to the public.
