Fes el Bali, Morocco

Welcome to Fes el Bali, the oldest walled part of Fez, Morocco. Founded as the capital of the Idrisid dynasty between 789 and 808 AD, this historic city has a rich and fascinating history that has shaped its unique character. UNESCO listed Fes el Bali, along with Fes Jdid, as a World Heritage Site in 1981 under the name Medina of Fez. The World Heritage Site includes Fes el Balis urban fabric and walls as well as a buffer zone outside of the walls that is intended to preserve the visual integrity of the location. Fes el Bali is, along with Fes Jdid and the French-created Ville Nouvelle or