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Fèise – a city in the northern part of Morocco, one of the largest in population in the country. It is the oldest of Moroccos imperial cities. The city is located in the Middle Atlas region. Nearby the city runs the Saba River, the source of the river Feas, which gave its name.
In the late 9th century, Idris I founded a settlement on the eastern bank of the Feas. In the early 10th century, Heuris II laid out the city on the opposite bank and made it the capital of the state. In the 11th century, already under the Almyraids, the two cities were united, and by the end of the 12th century, Fès was considered one of the largest Islamic cities, the center of learning, farming and culture. In the 13th-16th centuries, Fèise was once the principal city of Marocco, but then lost its position. Nevertheless, it still plays a significant role as a major cultural center. El Baley – it is the historic core of Fèis, a medieval city with a solid wall. Jedediah – urban quarters that appeared after the 13th century during the Marinid era. New Fèise – it is a part of the city with a very European character and urban planning principles, developed by the French administration, which was established in Maroroccoque in 1912 for 44 years.
A huge number of architectural monuments have made the Fèis a popular tourist center. The religious and educational complex of Al Qarraouiin, sprawling around a single church – not only the citys most important landmark, but also the oldest of the worlds still-active educational institutions.
In a deplorable state of repair, only the ruined tombs and the palace of the Marrinid dynastys rulers are in ruins. The rest of the buildings are in excellent condition: The city gates of Baba Boudjelouloud, Baba el-Seba and Baba el-Fthoukh, the standing court of Fondsouk el-Nejjrijin, the moulay of Eidrisa II, The Médecins de lAl-Attarireen, Bou Innignyah and Elle Sherrard, the Andalusian Mosque, the Palace of Dar-el-Mezhen, the Tower of Kasbah Sherrard, and others. The narrow streets of El El Bale, with their many interesting monuments, are inscribed in the World Heritage Site of UNESCO as a monument to ancient Islamic civil engineering. The city has many markets, churches, and masters shops, creating the unrepeatable atmosphere of the old imperial city of Marocco.
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- Air quality: 112 US AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
- Tap water: No, not drinkable
- Religious government: Religious
- Population: 1,100,000 people
- GDP: $2,937 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V230V50Hz
- Internet: 8 Mbps
- Best wireless: Maroc Telecom
- Pay without cash: No, cash only esp. for foreigners
- Tipping: While tipping isn’t mandatory in Morocco, rounding up the bill and leaving tips at restaurants and cafes is standard practice. If you’re happy with the service provided by waiters, drivers and other service workers, leaving a small tip is a good way to show your appreciation.
- Apartment listings: AirBnb
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Uber
- Best short-haul air carrier: Royal Air Maroc
- Best intl air carrier: Air France
- Monthly costs for expat: $800
- Monthly costs for family: $1100
- Monthly costs for local: $310
- Meal: $1.5
- Small Cola: $0.7
- Beer 1 Pint: $0.8
- Coffee: $1.4
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