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FEZ, MOROCCO - Fez is the third most important city in Morocco. Actually it has been three times the capital of the country.
Fez is per excellence one of the ancient imperial cities, considered the most religious, spiritual and traditional major city of all the Moroccan empire. The medina, declared World Heritage site of Humanity by UNESCO in 1981, is the biggest pedestrian area in the world. Its souks and labyrinthine narrow streets have barely changed with the passage of time. Nowadays, Fez is one of the biggest medieval sites remaining in the world and its surrounding gates and walls boost its magnificence.
Straight away after getting to Fez, it is fascinating to see how daily life develops in this exotic city. The neighbourhood of the tanners demonstrate its art and traditions par excellence and you can appreciate the production of a city which is famous for the mastery of its artisans. To extend your dream holiday, chill out a night in Jamaï palace, the former residence of a wealthy vizier transformed into a hotel.
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