Serenely set among the gently rolling hill country of the middle Atlas mountains, at its heart is the ancient, completely walled city of Fes el Bali, and its World Heritage listed medina. The city of Fez was once the spiritual centre of Islamic North Africa and retains that status in modern Morocco. The thousands of winding streets and narrow alleys create a maze of enticing prospects. Search the souks for bargains, or explore the Medersa Bou Inania Islamic University\'s impressive 14th-century bulk and distinctly Moroccan architecture. Take in the sunset from the hillside Tombs of the Merinid Sultans. As the muezzins call from the minarets, the glistening greens and golds of the mosques\' sickle moons in the dusk capture the true timeless nature of a city where life continues much the same as it has for centuries. Direct flights from Stansted.
