Day 3

VISIT A  FEZ

Fez is the oldest royal city in Morocco. Founded in the 9th century, it is said to be the most complete medieval city in the Arab world, as it has preserved all its medieval aspects and ways of life. Fez will stimulate all our senses as we take a guided tour inside Fes el Bali (old Fes), through food and spice markets, craft quarters, auction squares and colorful shops. We will see the local communal bakeries and take a look at the kindergartens, we will go into artisan workshops and discover the secrets of their ancient arts, we will walk through many historical fountains, mosques and shrines. We will also see the traditional weavers and the famous tanneries. We will stop for a break at the Nejjarine Museum specializing in the art of carpentry and cabinet making. We will enter the 14th century Medersa (theological school) to admire its intricate architecture and see from outside the University of al-Qarawiyyin, which is the oldest university in history founded in 857. In the afternoon we will visit the royal palace built in the late from the 19th century as the summer residence of King Hassan; inside we will see the four part central garden and the museum of traditional arts of Fez established here in 1915. From there we will continue to Fez El Jedid (new Fez) to discover what used to be the largest Jewish quarter in Morocco dating back to the time of the migration of the Jews from Spain at the end of the 15th century. We will take a walk through this interesting neighborhood to see the jewelry market and visit one of the 16th century synagogues.