vendredi 13 février 2009

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Located in the Sais Plain, Fes is a town of tradition and culture. Its historic center is a UNESCO world site. Come and discover its wonders at the heart of the broad medina.

Since the Middle Ages, the Fes medina doesn’t seem to have changed. As soon as you enter its small streets, you dive into a universe that will astonish you by its traditions and its intense activity, rhymed by the muzzin voice.

At that point, you just start being surprised!

Fes is one of the Moroccan wonders and its region is full of marvellous sites and sceneries. In Fès, many artistic and cultural events are organised all year long. Here are a few examples.

Excursions in Fès and its whereabouts:

- Fès Guided Tour to discover its souks and its prestigious historic monuments
- Meknès, an imperial town, the Spiritual Center of Moulay Idriss and Volubilis, an impressive Roman City
-The Moyen Atlas Berber towns and cities as well as the Bhalil pre-islamic caves
-The cedar wood forest with its monkeys, its lakes and its waterfalls nearby Ifrane.
-Tazeka Natural Park

Cultural Events and festivals:
-The World Sacred Music Festival in June
-The Jazz Festival in September
-The Culinary Arts Festival in April

Places to exercise and relax:
-The Fès Royal Golf: a 18 hole golf course on 70 ha lined with olive trees and surrounded by the Atlas range covered with snow.
- Riding Schools allowing you to discover the hinterland by horse
-The Moulay Yacoub Spa, famous for its sulphurous waters or else the Sidi Harazem site with its spring water.