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Fes el-Bali is a living, breathing 9th-century city — no cars, 9,000 streets, and a 1,200-year-old university. It is Morocco's most profound and complex city, and the most rewarding to explore slowly.

Everything you need to know before your first visit to the Red City from navigating the medina maze to finding the best riads and avoiding common tourist traps.