2/25.- Fez, The Medina

The town of Fez has two differentiated sections: the Medina and the Ville Nouvelle. The Medina is the name given to the old towns inside the ramparts In the North of Africa. The Medina of Fez is divided in two, the old town (Fes-l-BAli ) and the new town (Fes-l-Jdid).

The old town of Fez is the biggest and oldest medieval city in Africa (and in the world, I think). Although some travel books feature maps of the old town, and that you can get free maps at the tourist office, I recommend forgetting about the maps and guides while in the Medina.

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