Fez

Fez, Morocco’s oldest imperial city, stands as a living testament to medieval Islamic civilization. Founded in the 8th century, this UNESCO World Heritage site is home to the world’s largest car-free urban area and the oldest operating university on Earth, Al Quaraouiyine. The city’s heart lies in its mesmerizing medina, Fes el Bali, where nearly 10,000 winding alleyways create a labyrinthine maze filled with bustling souks, ornate mosques, and traditional artisan workshops still operating as they have for centuries.