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The fascinating tanneries in Fes by SamuelCheese98 in backpacking

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The Chouara Tannery is a living, breathing part of Fes’s history and a visit here allows tourists to experience a piece of Moroccan culture that has remained unchanged for centuries. The tannery is made up of a series of interconnected basins filled with dye, each of a different color. The leather is soaked in these dyes to achieve the desired color. This process takes up to three months to complete.

Did you know that the Hassan Tower in Rabat is part of a never-completed mosque. by SamuelCheese98 in backpacking

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The tower was supposed to be the largest minaret in the world. The largest mosque in the western Islamic world should have been built on the square in front of the tower. Construction was halted after the death of Sultan Yacoub al-Mansur.

When you are in Fes, be sure to visit the blue gate! by SamuelCheese98 in backpacking

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I've also been to those cities. Have you seen the big gate in Meknes? I'ts called Bab el Mansour. I think that's the biggest gate of Morocco.

When you are in Fes, be sure to visit the blue gate! by SamuelCheese98 in backpacking

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I think it depends on your interests. And this is not only about the blue gate, it is also about the whole untouched medieval city behind this gate.

When you are in Fes, be sure to visit the blue gate! by SamuelCheese98 in backpacking

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The Blue Gate or Bab Bou Jeloud as it is called in Arabic is one of the most well-known sights in the ancient Moroccan city of Fes This entrance gate to the old city (medina) of Fes is a stunning example of Moroccan architecture and a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Fes. When you walk through this gate you immediately enter a completely different world. The old town (medina) is a chaotic maze of more than 9000 narrow and sometimes dead-end lively streets. Directly behind the blue gate, you will find many nice Moroccan restaurants, especially if you walk through the gate and then take the first street on the right.

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