Al Attarine Madrasa
The Al Attarine Madrasa is a 14th century school for Islamic studies in the heart of madina, Fes. It was used to house students who came from outside the city.
The Al Attarine Madrasa is a 14th century school for Islamic studies in the heart of madina, Fes. It was used to house students who came from outside the city.
A common sight when you are weaving in and out around the Medina, with no vehicle access through the many alleys it’s often up to the donkeys to transport cargo around the Medina.
The Medina of Fez is listed as a World Heritage Site and is one of the world’s largest and oldest urban pedestrian zones (car-free areas).
Located within the maze of the medina, Chouara Tannery is the city’s biggest tannery and one of its most iconic attractions. It’s something you really have to see for yourself. To do this, you need to walk through one of the leather shops, each of which has a terrace overlooking Chouara.
Fes is a northeastern Moroccan city often referred to as the country’s cultural capital. It’s primarily known for its Fes El Bali walled medina, with medieval Marinid architecture, vibrant souks and old-world atmosphere. The medina is home to religious schools such as the 14th-century Bou Inania and Al Attarine, both decorated with elaborate cedar carvings and ornate tile work
The artisanal pottery, hand-painted plates, the famous “blue of Fez” mosaics: you will learn everything about mosaics and pottery, ancestral and artisanal glories of Fez and Morocco, in this cooperative where artisans, whether they are turners, modelers, stone cutters or painters, work by hand, in front of the customer.