“Did the old city always have these walls?” someone asked. Our tour group paused near the \u0645\u0642\u0628\u0631\u0629. An air of ancient peace seemed to emanate from it. I smiled. “Not always. Imagine a time before Fes el-Jdid, the ‘New Fes’. Back then, this area was outside the city limits. We’re talking about the 13th century when the mighty Marinid dynasty ruled.” The Marinid sultans, having conquered vast lands, yearned for a grand statement. They decided to build an entirely new city. Fes el-Jdid was born, a testament to their reign. It housed the royal palace, administrative offices, and a formidable army. \u0645\u0642\u0628\u0631\u0629 rests silent, a reminder of the flow of time and lives past. It stands as a solemn counterpoint to the vibrant life we see in the medina. This cemetery, with its simple markers, whispers stories of lives lived under the Moroccan sun.
Small animals
“Did you hear that? Sounds like a monkey!” You might be surprised to hear that in Fes, but indeed, one