{"id":9852,"date":"2024-06-07T15:26:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T15:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marocmarrakech.com\/medina-fes\/"},"modified":"2025-09-13T02:16:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T02:16:58","slug":"medina-fes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marocmarrakech.com\/en\/medina-fes\/","title":{"rendered":"Medina of Fes: History, Attractions & Travel Guide | Maroc Marrakech"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The medina of Fez<\/b> is immense, extending over 280 hectares. It is recognized as one of the largest and best preserved in the Arab-Muslim world. Since 1981, it has been a UNESCO classified site. There is a veritable labyrinth of streets and shops. It reflects centuries of Moroccan history and culture<\/b> . The city was established between 789 and<\/a> 808 AD by the Idrissid<\/b> dynasty. It is also home to the oldest university in the world, still active today: Al Quaraouiyine University.<\/p>\n\n

In 1912, the political capital of Morocco<\/b> was moved to Rabat<\/a>. However, Fez<\/b> remains an important cultural and spiritual center of the country. Its historical wealth is visible through buildings such as madrassahs, fondouks, palaces, mosques and fountains. These monuments date from the<\/a> 13th and 14th centuries, from the time of the Marinid dynasty<\/b> . They tell the fascinating history of this ancient city.<\/p>\n\n

History of the Medina of Fez<\/h2>\n\n

The medina of Fez<\/a> is a mysterious place. Created in the 9th century by the Idrissids<\/b> , it remains a symbol of the history of Fez. Its inscription in 1981 as a UNESCO world <\/b>heritage site<\/a> qualifies it as a cultural and historical jewel.<\/p>\n\n

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