Medina of Fez in Morocco cover photo - 54139495

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Founded in the 9th century and home to the oldest university in the world, Fez reached its height in the 13thâ€“14th centuries under the Marinids, when it replaced Marrakesh as the capital of the kingdom. The urban fabric and the principal monuments in the medina â€“ madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains - date from this period. Although the political capital of Morocco was transferred to Rabat in 1912, Fez has retained its status as the country's cultural and spiritual centre.

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