Fes
Fes (Fez) is the modern cultural and culinary capital of
Morocco and was the political capital of country several
times in the past, the last time ending in 1912. It
is believed Fes was the largest city in the world from
1170-1180. The
most famous attraction of Fes is the labyrinthine medina,
a place where you can get lost and require help to get
out. Young boys will try to guide you along the
common walking path prescribed by Lonely Planet, risking
being arrested by government authorities to make a few
Dirham to help their families. The best leathers
in the world are also made at the tanneries deep inside
the medieval medina. Unfortunately, much of Fes
is hidden behind the doors of the medina. If you
have a person take you on a shortcut without trying to
sell you something through a few buildings, sharing
the hidden grandeur, enjoy the experience.
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