So Volubilis (walili) was built during the period of the Moores and it is the name given to the ancient Amazigh civilization that formed Morocco. The region witnessed many successive civilizations that left traces, most of which disappeared due to the time and climatic fluctuations that affected many of its parts. Walili is a clear imprint of a long time that passed and left its splendid traces visible in this ancient city.
Natural conditions have contributed to human stability in this region at least since the Neolithic period, as evidenced by one of the Punic inscriptions that they found during the research. Not because of the legend that stuck to it and granted it an extension of time, not also because of the attempts made by the Moroccan Ministry of Culture to know its importance of the place, but because Moroccan history here began, formed and created. Magic is irresistible to something in this place is a mix of senses of overpowering, gorgeous, palmy, amazing. Hence the preserved Berber ruins and one of the largest ancient antiquities in Africa for history and archeology lovers. The visitor overlooks the ruins left by the Romans after their conquest of North Africa. Who is the first founder of Fez city and How it created?Īt the foot of Mount Zerhoun and from the ruins of Volubilis city the story starts and moves us to the past. So, before moving between the spice-packed souks and the fabled madrassas, fes attractions and places to visit as well what to do in fez, let us start with brief history of fes and how it established to get a feel for the real Morocco here.
Here, the French worked to create beautiful palm-peppered avenues and babbling fountains, opulent hotels and Parisian-flavoured streets. Then there are the elegant boulevards of Ville Nouvelle. There’s Fes el-Bali, the historic heart of the place which called also fes medina where are lanes and staircases and squares coalesce between the multi colored tanneries and the adobe cottages along the way, there are other secrets to discover and from here travelers may want to begin their visit by walking.
Summers are hot with and the hottest months are June, July, and August.įes is an ancient city that still retains two old medinas. Fez experiences the coldest winters of any major city in Morocco with the average low in January being 4☌ and the average high being 15☌. The city is considered a famous tourist destination due to its old history.įez has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with a strong continental influence, shifting from relatively cool and wet in the winter to dry and hot days in the summer. Far away from 63 km of Meknes, and 247 km of Casablanca city and 560 Km of Marrakech city. Located in north-central Morocco, in the foothills of the North Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa. It is recognized by UNESCO for the historical importance of its amazing architecture. Fez served for more than 400 years and is still an important religious and cultural center. Fes, or Fez city, is a former capital of Morocco that is now the country’s third largest city.