Monuments to visit Middle Atlas

In the northeast district of Volubilis, the homes of the rich patricians, including that of the house of Venus, were located. Around the main patio, we find the bedrooms and reception rooms. It is not possible to enter the interior, as the corridors are paved with mosaics reminiscent of Berber carpets, but a platform outside allows you to contemplate several mosaics. The two most beautiful and well preserved masterpieces are undoubtedly the paved representations of Diana and Acteon, as well as the magnificent mosaic of Hylas removed by the nymphs.

Stretching from the triumphal arch to the gate of Tangier, Decumanus maximus, the main street of the city, are a wide paved path of 400 m, bordered by the houses of the richest inhabitants.

The carpenter and cabinetmaker sector (nejjarine in Arabic) is certainly one of the most beautiful urban and architectural complexes in Fez. With its 17th century fountain decorated with zelliges, Nejjarine Square offers a pleasant stop after a long stroll. At the bottom of the square, the Nejjarine foundouk, which was in use until the beginning of the 20th century, is worth a visit. The carpenters' souk is an opportunity to appreciate the work of craftsmen carving wood. Going along the museum on the left, you reach the Sidi Moussa tannery, which is smaller than the one in Chouara.

Great mosaic where Bacchus is perfectly preserved. On the other hand, it is only Distingue's legs, and a single leg of Ariane. One of the most touching mosaics.

This vast residence, once three storeys high, is accessed through two sections of stone walls topped by a slab to form a doorway, to the left of which is engraved the inscription: Maison d'Orphée. The atrium is on the right, and the main mosaic shows Orpheus charming animals (elephant, horse) with his lyre. Unfortunately, this mosaic is not complete and part of the circle has been covered with cement. On the left as you enter, a beautiful complete mosaic representing nine dancing dolphins.

One of the best preserved mosaics, always on the left along the Decumanus.

This door, at the northern end of the medina, gives an entrance door of the medieval castle, with its crenellated towers. It offers a breathtaking view of the valley below.

Dominating the medina, this ancient fortress of the th century dates from the sultan saadien Ahmed el-Mansour. In the south of the city, shortly before the Bab Ftouh cemetery, it had a defensive role, since Fes, located between the chain of Rif and the Middle Atlas, was prey to Berber tribes scattered from the mountains. Surrounded by olive trees, Borj offers a breathtaking view of the old medina. From far away, the minarets of the mosques, many hundreds of them throughout the city, are extirpent from the unity of the colors of the medina, the whole of which surrounded by walls.

Draws its name from the two twisted columns to the Corinthian top. Inside is a large peristyle peristyle (rainwater recovery basin).

Around a large stone rectangle still remains two unfortunately damaged mosaics. Basically and better preserved, a seated néréide on a sea horse and surrounded by centaurs.

Two very well preserved mosaics: The first presents an acrobat (desultor) on horseback, and the second evokes a fishing scene.