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The Royal Palace of Fez, also known as Dar al-Makhzen, was built in the 12th century. It is renowned for its grand golden gates, intricate mosaics, and lush gardens. The interior is not open to the public but you can see the exterior golden gates. Even here, the guards are very strict about where you go and what you take pictures of, so it is best to stick to the main gates and not wander off to the sides.

These gates are made of brass and cedar wood, and are polished daily to maintain their dazzling shine.

Morocco has four Imperial Cities—Fez, Marrakesh, Meknes, and Rabat—because each of these cities has served as the capital at different points in the country’s history. Therefore, each of these cities have a royal palace built by the respective ruling dynasties.En savoir plus