Cosas que hacer & Ver en Fez – Fes
Cuando la más imperial de todas las ciudades de Marruecos da la bienvenida a sus huéspedes, Es hacer que experimenten un arte único de vivir para sí mismos.. lo hizo, Un crisol de tantas culturas sucesivas, ha absorbido lo mejor de cada, heredando la nobleza árabe, Sofisticación andaluza, Ingenio judío, y tenacidad bereber. Su glorioso pasado, su patrimonio material e inmaterial maravillosamente conservado, y la aristocracia atemporal que se encuentra en el centro de su ser son parte integrante de la fascinación que la ciudad tiene para todos aquellos que la visitan hoy..
Hoy, Fes es una de las ciudades más auténticas de Marruecos, Conocido en todo el mundo como un centro para artistas y artesanos tradicionales. Los fotógrafos tendrán un tiempo ocupado tomando fotos, ya que hay mucho que capturar durante su visita.. Fez se jacta 185 Mezquitas, Numerosas madrasas, y una selección de palacios verdaderamente magníficos. Hay tantos lugares que simplemente no deben dejarse sin ver..
Aquí están las mejores cosas que hacer y ver en su viaje a esta fascinante ciudad.
1. Disfruta de los olores de las curtidurías:
Sigue tu nariz hasta el Barrio de los Curtidores. Una de las mejores experiencias olfativas de la medina del Marruecos medieval y las cosas más interesantes que hacer en Fez. Este es el lugar más emblemático de Fez, La curtiduría más antigua del mundo, y la más grande de las curtidurías tradicionales en el zoco de cuero de Fez. Nada menos que la paleta de un artista gigante.
La curtiduría Chaouwara se remonta a la época medieval. Aquí los hombres hacen cuero en una curtiduría masiva rodeada de casas y tiendas. El olor a amoníaco y cuero crudo puede ser abrumador, Pero la vista de las cubas de teñido multicolores en el patio central no se puede perder. Entra en las tiendas de cuero construidas en las paredes circundantes para disfrutar de una vista panorámica de la acción (Mejor por la mañana cuando las cubas todavía están llenas de tinte). El olor es bastante fuerte, Lleva un poco de menta o una bufanda contigo.
2. Piérdete en la Medina de Fez
Fez El Bali (Fez Vieja) es un laberinto de callejuelas sinuosas y monumentos y mezquitas centenarias. Tan bien conservada como la arquitectura tradicional son las artesanías tradicionales. Este es el barrio más antiguo de la ciudad y Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. Es único en el sentido de que ha conservado gran parte de su historia y raíces. Los zocos vibrantes rezuman con un ambiente exótico del viejo mundo, los aromas embriagadores de la cocina local y a veces, una intensidad abrumadora. Asegúrese de NO experimentar esto por la noche, Ese no sería el lugar más cómodo para perderse a menos que esté acompañado por un guía local..
3. Bab Bou Jeloud y sus cerámicas verdes y azules
Si has estado en Fez, Marruecos, reconocerás inmediatamente la Grande Porte Bab Boujeloud, también conocida como "La Puerta Azul de Fez". Si sales por el Bab Boujloud, Sin embargo, Notarás que su otro lado es en realidad verde. Esta icónica puerta a la antigua medina hace fotos increíbles con sus azulejos únicos. Las puertas de Bab Bou Jeloud y también Bab Chorfa tienen una importancia y un significado significativos para la historia de la ciudad, al igual que las fortalezas y torres que una vez protegieron la ciudad. Cuando paseas por debajo de la famosa puerta azul de Bab Boujeloud, Aparentemente estás transportado 1,000 años atrás en el tiempo.
4. Visita la universidad más antigua del mundo
La Universidad de Al Quaraouiyine es una de las mezquitas más grandes de África y la más antigua existente, operando continuamente y las primeras universidades que otorgan títulos en el mundo. Fundada en 859 por Fatima El Fihia y luego ampliado, Es el corazón palpitante de la ciudad. Deambulando por Al-Karaouine hoy, Puedes admirar el diseño simple pero hermoso de la institución, decorado con arte andaluz bordeado con caligrafía cúfica. The university library is home to a number of precious manuscripts including historic copies of the Quran.
5. Take in the History of The Medresas
The Medersas (Koranic universities) bear living witness to the city’s intellectual and scientific past. They are the work of the Merinid sultans and played a prominent part in political, educational, and cultural life. Founded in the 13th century, the first to be built was theSeffarine Medersa, outstanding for the restrained elegance of its decor. Mederasa Bou Inania was built by Sultan Bou Inan in the 14th century but has been beautifully restored, featuring gorgeous mosaics, carved plaster, and impressively large doors. Unlike many such schools, the Bou Inania has a full mosque adjoining it. (For this reason, it’s closed to visitors during prayer times.). The mosque’s beautiful green-tiled, the minaret is the one that’s visible when you enter the medina via Bab Bou Jeloud.The EL-Attarine Medersa was built in 1325, a true masterpiece.The Cherratine Medersa was built by Sultan Moulay Rachid in the 17th century, and could accommodate up to two hundred students at a time.
6. Discover Military History at Borj Nord
This fortress, located above Fez el-Bali was built in the 16th century by Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur to monitor his disloyal population. There are more than 5,000 weapons on display, spanning a range of time periods. En 2016 it opened as an arms museum with an amazing collection of impressive artifacts such as ornate Arab daggers decorated with precious stones and jewels as well as exhibits on military history and traditions of Morocco.
Borj Nord Fortress is also a great place for incredible views of the Old Medina from the roof.
7. Enjoy the art at the Dar BATHA Museum
The Batha palace is now a Museum of Arts and Traditions, conserving rich collections of traditional Fassi artwork, including jewelry, embroidery, carpets, pottery, copperware, and wrought iron. The centerpiece exhibit of the museum is the ceramics room, where the famous Fes blue ceramics, colored with cobalt, are featured. More interesting than the displays themselves are the building’s own original decoration and the lovely internal courtyard garden, which is full of shady trees and tall palms and is a true oasis within the city.
8. Escape to Jardin Jnan Sbil
Need a break from the heat and intensity of the medina, head to Jnan Sbil just outside the medina walls. Jnan Sbil is one of the oldest and most beautiful gardens in Fez. Donated to the public by Sultan Moulay Hassan in The 19th century, it is now a haven of peace and tranquility and the perfect antidote to the sometimes claustrophobic chaos of the medina itself. There are also several cafes near the entrance if you want a relaxed al fresco meal.
9. Dar el Makhzen – The Royal Palace
The most imposing of all Fez Jdid’s monuments is undoubtedly the Royal Palace, which began construction in the 13th century. It might not be open to the public but is definitely worth seeing. Truly an impressive sight, it features gigantic doors made of brass and gold, surrounded by zellij tile work and carved cedarwood. It’s a popular place with tourists, as the detailed mosaics and bold colors make for beautiful pictures that play with light and perspective.
10. See the city from Mount ZALAGH
If you’re a fan of views, this will definitely be worth the hike. a world away from the hustle and bustle of one of the most densely populated areas in Morocco, Mount Zalagh, covered with olive groves and scented by wild lavender, offers a view of the entire city and the surrounding landscapes—the Sebou Valley, Rif Mountains, and Sais Plain. From there you’ll be able to see the whole of Old Medina Fez, as well as views of the surrounding area.
11. Toma una clase de cocina
Fassi gastronomy combines sweet with savory, treating fruits as vegetables and making cunning use of a whole range of spices and condiments. The real highpoint of Fassi cuisine, Sin embargo, is Mrouzia “ a dish originally prepared especially for Aid-el-Adha”.So if you are visiting Fez make sure to do a Moroccan cooking class. Go with a local chef on a shopping tour of the medina to pick out fresh ingredients and spices you will need to prepare authentic Fassi cuisine. A cooking class tour will give you firsthand experience in preparing Moroccan cuisine and understanding Moroccan spices and flavors. See our Morocco Cooking class in Fes
12. Shopping in the Fez Souks
While you wander through the medina of Fez, it’s impossible not to be distracted by the countless shops as far as the eye can see. Colorful plush rugs, handwoven blankets, leather bags of every shape and size, fragrant spices – you’ll need an extra suitcase just to get everything home! Moroccan shopping is much more than souvenir shopping for holiday trinkets – it’s the real deal.
Leather : The leather in Morocco is highly unique and tanned in a medieval way that hasn’t changed in centuries. As you may know, the most famous tannery is the Chouara Tannery of Fez. It’s hard to find the real leather that will withstand the heat.
Rugs: Rugs are another big-ticket purchase for visitors to Morocco. In many shops, you can see the rugs being woven by traditional methods so you know they are handmade in Morocco.
Potteryis truly magnificent with diverse traditional and modern colors and designs influenced by Berber and Islamic art and before them, absorbing Phoenician, Romano, and Byzantine designs. And Even lanterns, slippers, zellige tiles, especias, and Argan oil are all great purchases to make in Morocco. In Fez, you’ll find an abundance of original and handmade products for sale in the medina.
Moroccan carpets: Fes is definitely the home of the Moroccan carpets. While in Medina, be sure to check out one of the carpet shops where they’ll tell you everything you need to know. Just keep in mind that it is high-pressure sales!
13. Trek Through the Tazekka National Park
This national park is roughly an hour and half from Fes and is home to cork oaks and cedars. The Tazekka National Park is one of the great parks in Morocco. It was created in 1950 with only 580 hectares of land in order to protect the many natural resources that could be found at Jbel Tazekka in the Middle Atlas mountain range. It has varied terrain offering habitats to a wide range of reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals including the rare Barbary deer (Cervus elaphus barbarous). Also known as the Atlas deer, the Barbary deer was once extinct in Morocco.
14. Fez Medina Guided Tour
You can arrange for a guide to take you through the Medina to ensure you see all the highlights and don’t get lost, Sin embargo, a quality half or full-day tour of the Fez Medina can make an excellent introduction to places you would probably never find or gain entry to on your own. I’m sure you’ll see the fabulous Fez as only a true local can know. BUT if you do decide to hire a guide; beware of the false guides lingering in the medina offering tours. Or the helpful folk who insist you are lost or offer to show you the way to a particular site. Just be forceful and keep walking away; eventually, they give up and target the next tourist. See our Medina Fes Guided Tour
15. Taking a Hammam
Fes is one of the best places to enjoy the traditional Moroccan path.this will make you feel relaxed and better. there is nothing like scrubbing yourself clean. There are several local hammams (or “public baths”) if you are interested in a local experience. You can ask the staff at your lodgings for the closest local hammam and they will happily show it to you and tell you the hours, they vary by location. You will need to bring your own soap, towel, scrub brush and other amenities. Most riads offer a more upscale experience with private and couples spa and massage. Visiting one the Moroccan Hammam is a delightful experience.
