Fez, Morocco - Wikipedia Located to the northwest of the Atlas Mountains, it is surrounded by hills and the old city is centered around the Fez River (Oued Fes) flowing from west to east Founded under Idrisid rule during the 8th century CE, Fez initially consisted of two autonomous and competing settlements
What Is The City Of Fez Famous For | 6 Things To Know | Fez Fez is home to the largest car-free urban area in the world, its ancient medina This UNESCO World Heritage site is a maze of alleys, souks (traditional markets), and historical monuments
Fez Budget Travel Guide (Updated 2026) Founded in the 8th century, Fez was Morocco’s capital until 1912 and is still considered the country’s spiritual and cultural center It’s a city is brimming with historic palaces, interesting museums, gorgeous mosques, stunning fountains, and plenty of narrow little alleyways you can explore
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Fez | Insiders Guide to Fez (Fes), Morocco - Journey Beyond Travel Some scholars believe it comes from the old Berber name of the Middle Atlas mountains, Fazaz; while other stories trace the name back to a tale of a golden axe that divided the river of Fez into two halves (in Arabic, a fez is an axe)