Fez City GatesThere are several gates allowing entry to the ancient town of
Fez: Bab Bou Jeloud, the western gate has bright decorations and
hotels and cafes grouped around it; Bab Er Rsif is the central
gate, opening onto the square in front of the mosque of the same
name; Bab el-Ftouh is the southeast gate giving onto the
cemeteries; and Bab Guissa, the north gate, lies on the hillside
close to the Merenid tombs vantage point. The principal entrance
for tourists is the Bab Bou Jeloud, which was constructed in the
modern era in 1913 but appears deceptively older with its tiled
facade. |