{"id":761,"date":"2014-06-14T06:53:16","date_gmt":"2014-06-14T13:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tracywongphoto.com\/travel\/?p=761"},"modified":"2014-06-14T09:32:13","modified_gmt":"2014-06-14T16:32:13","slug":"fez-adventures-part-iii-mosques-and-religious-institutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tracywongphoto.com\/travel\/2014\/06\/14-fez-adventures-part-iii-mosques-and-religious-institutes\/","title":{"rendered":"Fez Adventures Part III \u2022\u00a0Mosques & Religious Institutes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Religious establishments in Fes el Bali all displayed such exotic architecture!<\/h3>\n

Medersa el-Attarine<\/h4>\n

Right at the very eastern end of Talaa Kebira were two main religious attractions of Fez. The first we visited was Medersa el-Attarine, which was built in 1325. We were so fascinated by the intricate mosaics and the carved plaster walls and wooden doors.<\/p>\n

It was mesmerizing to see all the patterns, and I wish I could understand all the meanings and techniques behind the carvings. Here I’ve found a good introductory description on the beauty of Medersa el-Attarine<\/a> at the official Morocco website.<\/p>\n

With a low admission fee of Dh10 (less than 1 Euro), the Medersa el-Attarine was definitely work a visit.<\/p>\n

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Mosquee et Universite Karaouine<\/h4>\n

The University of al-Karaouine was founded in 859 and, according to UNESCO, is the oldest existing educational institute. It’s right across the street from Medersa el-Attarine and we found it right at the end of Talaa Kebira. Closed to non-Muslim visitors, we were only able to take a peek from outside.<\/p>\n

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[Tony got to pose with a Fez hat \/ tarboosh sold by a vendor outside the university, hehe.]<\/p>\n

 
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Medersa Bou Inania<\/h4>\n

Located on the west end of Talaa Kebira, right across from Caf\u00e9 Clock<\/a> (where we ate our first meal), Medersa Bou Inania served as both an institute and as a mosque. Most mosques in Morocco are closed to non-Muslims, so this was the perfect opportunity for us to look inside one!<\/p>\n

Built in 1356, the madrasa was a perfect example of Merenid architecture. The courtyard was more spacious at Medersa Bou Inania than at Medersa el-Attarine, and from within the courtyard one could see the minaret towering in the sky. There were beautiful patterns everywhere, and I couldn’t help but go a little overboard with taking photos. I love the photo of Bonnie in front of the main door!<\/p>\n

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Fez \u2022 Dar El Menia: 34.063653<\/span>, -4.980156<\/span><\/div>\n
Fez \u2022\u00a0Caf\u00e9 Clock: 34.062468<\/span>, -4.982780<\/span><\/div>\n
Fez \u2022 Sandwiches Big Mac: 34.062117<\/span>, -4.981924<\/span><\/div>\n
Fez \u2022\u00a0Boujeloud Restaurants: 34.061926<\/span>, -4.983947<\/span><\/div>\n
Fez \u2022 Medresa el-Attarine: 34.065235<\/span>, -4.973772<\/span><\/div>\n
Fez \u2022 University of al-Karaouine: 34.064915<\/span>, -4.973390<\/span><\/div>\n
Fez \u2022 Medersa Bou Inania: 34.062246<\/span>, -4.982704<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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