Kauffman Commentary

Keeping Track of Travel

Fes

The Medina

First thing today, we went up the side of a hill that overlooked the Medina. Such a nice view of the area.

Green roof, is a mosque

A medina is the historic old city—typically a maze of narrow streets surrounded by walls, filled with souks, mosques, homes, workshops, and small businesses. The medina protected those in the city and even today they serve as a community to those who live inside the Medina.

The Medina in Fes was founded between 789 and 808 AD. UNESCO describes it as one of the largest and best-preserved historic towns in the Arab-Muslim world.

Everything needed in one place in the Medina.

Hexigon, no exit

Square, will take you somewhere.

Kept meat before refrigeration.

Natural dental floss

Communal bread baker.

Cooperative baking

The Bou Inania Madrasa was built between 1350 and 1355 by the Marinid sultan Abu Inan Faris. It was both a religious school and a mosque, and it served as an important center for Islamic learning.

Stalactites over the top of the arch.

The gypsum motifs really separate Morocco from other countries. They use floral, calligraphy and geometric types to decorate beautifully. The color with the tiles and cedar finish added to the experience.

Wood museum in the Medina.