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Fes Al Bali Travel Guide
Fes el Bali is the oldest and walled part of Fes, Morocco. It was founded by the Idrisid Idris II. The Bali term came in contrast with Fes Jdid (English Language: New Fes) which was built by the Marinids in 1276.
Fes el Bali is the larger of the two medinas of Fes and is believed to be the largest contiguous carfree urban area in the world by population. Fes el Bali was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.
The medina is still surrounded by its original defensive walls, which are penetrated at irregular intervals by a massive gate, known as a "bab." Bab Boujaloud provides access to a newer area of the medina, with somewhat wider streets than the rest. The wide street just beyond the gate runs for less than 100 meters before tapering down to just a few meters. This is the center for budget tourists, and most of the hotels are located just within the gate. There are also several cafes and restaurants, small stores, and a bakery (that serves delicious bread!). The gate is one of the most intricately decorated in Fes. A minaret can be seen in the distance.
Each of the many neighborhoods in Fes-al-Bali is separated from the next by some form of gate. In some cases, these gates are elemental, consisting of only a heavy balk of timber across the street. This delineates the boundaries of a neighborhood.
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