Fez – Morocco's Spiritual and Cultural Center

Fez is Morocco's oldest imperial city and is considered the country's spiritual and cultural heart. The city's UNESCO-protected medina, Fes el-Bali, is the world's largest car-free medieval city and a living museum of narrow alleys, hidden courtyards, and bustling souks. Here, you'll find the iconic tanneries, where leather is still dyed using centuries-old methods, and rooftop views reveal a colorful and intense ritual of work. In the medina lies the Al Quaraouiyine University, founded in 859, recognized as the world's oldest continuously operating university. Fez is a city not just visited but experienced with all senses – the scent of spices, the sound of the call to prayer, and the sight of ornate mosaics and carved cedarwood.