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    The streets were very quiet, Friday prayer day, lots of stalls closed in the Medina
    Bou Inania Madrasa, an old Qoranic school (madrasa) from the 1300sBou Inania MadrasaBou Inania MadrasaBou Inania MadrasaThe Blue Gate, Bab Bou Jeloud, from the inside which is greenBab Bou JeloudBab Bou JeloudJewish cemetery, the small graves are children who died in a plagueMosaic fountain in the Jewish cemeteryAben Danan Synagogue in the Mellah/Jewish Quarter. Jews have lived in Morocco since Roman times.Aben Danan SynagogueThe bronze gates to the Royal Palace of Fez, surrounded by mosaic and carvingsView of the Fez Medina from the Borj Sud. Our riad is in there somewhere.

    Day tripping in Fez

    April 11 in Morocco ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

    It was quite on the streets of Fez today, almost exclusively tourists as the locals were involved with Friday prayers. Even Hassan took lunch time off to visit the mosque. First stop was the Bou Inania Madrasa, then to the iconic Blue Gate built within the Medina by the French, a visit to the Jewish Quarter, a photo stop at the impressive gates to the royal palace, and a drive to the top of one of the overlooking hills for sweeping views over Fez.Read more