Fez (Arabic: فاس) is a city in northern inland Morocco and the second largest city in Morocco. Founded in the 9th century, Fez reached its height in the 13th to 14th centuries when it replaced Marrakesh as the capital of the kingdom.
The medina of Fez (فاس البالي,) is listed as a World Heritage Site and is the world's oldest urban pedestrian zone.
Fes is hot in the daytime, so most shops are open at night. These shops mainly sell Moroccan products such as this traditional pastry made from flour and butter.
These colorful things are actually Nougat (Persian: نوقا). Choumeizai tries and finds it too sweet, so he doesn't buy any.
Many legends exist around nougat's origins. Early recipes of white nougat, probably borrowed from Central Asia or Persia, were found in a Middle Eastern book in Baghdad the 10th century.
Morocco produces high-quality dates which are sweet and large, suitable for souvenirs.
Fez porcelain is famous all over the world, fired in traditional methods, and it is also a good Moroccan souvenir.
Bab Bou Jeloud (باب بوجلود) was built by the French colonial administration in 1913 to serve as the grand entrance to the old city. There are many shops around here, so it is packed with tourists.
