Fez

Fez, Morocco – 2018. The city of Fez was founded in the 8th century and is Morocco’s oldest imperial city. It has two medinas – Fez el-Bali which is the original city and known as the old medina and Fez el-Jdid which was founded in the 13th century. Together they form the largest medina in Morocco. They are a labyrinth of souks, mosques, museums and squares. During 1170-1180 the estimated population was 200,000 making it the largest city in the world at the time.
The outer wall of the Fez medina
Riad Dar Anebar
The Fez medina looking south from the roof terrace of Riad Dar Anebar
The Fez medina looking west from the roof terrace of Riad Dar Anebar
Fez el-Bali – old Fez. A mass of tightly packed buildings
The interior courtyard or the Riad Dar Anebar
The interior courtyard or the Riad Dar Anebar
One of the gates to the Alaouite Royal Palace located in the Fez el-Jdid (New Fez) medina.
Gates of the Alaouite Royal Palace (Dar al-Makhzen). These are relatively new gates and the doors are brass, surrounded by zellige tile work and carved cedar.
The former Jewish Quarter (Mellah) in Fez, situated next to the Royal Palace (Dar al-Makhzen).
Spice store in the former Jewish Quarter (Mellah) in Fez, Morocco
Grocery store in the former Jewish Quarter (Mellah) in Fez, Morocco
Moroccan soap sold in bulk in the market. Made for argan and olive oils
Fez medina
Fez medina
Fez medina, a labyrinth of lanes and small alleyways
A former Medersa (a koranic school) in the Fez medina
A former Medersa (a koranic school) in the Fez medina
An old door in the Fez medina
Horses carrying hides to the tannery in the Fez Medina, Morocco. Horses donkeys, and hand karts are the only way to move things through the labyrinth of lanes…
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