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Article: Carry me back to old Morocco; SUN SEA SAND - Fez is the new Marrakech if you want a taste of the exotic that's just three hours away - just make sure you don't get lost in the maze.
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- The Evening Standard (London, England)
- Article date:
- October 11, 2005
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Byline: DAISY FINER
IF you've been to Morocco before, and in particular Marrakech, Fez is a step back in time to the essential essence of the country. Resolutely ancient, it remains the most complete mediaeval city of the Arab world, the cultural and spiritual heart of Morocco, and the jewel of Spanish-Arabic civilisation.
New direct flights are finally opening Fez up to tourism, but it still retains an unspoilt charm. The city is divided into three clear areas.
There is the French-built Ville Nouvelle, with its cafes and bookshops; the Fez es Djedid, established in the 13th century but confusingly known as 'the new city'; and the Fez El Beldi, ...
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