Tthe push and flurry Morocco's second largest city with a population of around 1.2 million - is invigorating. Its medina is a highly atmospheric warren packed with artisanal shops; restaurants from palatial to humble; hammams (bathhouses where you can get an energetic rubdown); mosques and madrassas (Islamic schools); tombs and mausoleums; gardens; and photogenic tanneries (leather slippers and other products are a typical Fez specialty). Actually, it's not a bad idea to hire an experienced local guide to help you navigate this sometimes confusing maze.

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