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- Karaouine Mosque
Karaouine Mosque
Non-Muslims may not enter this huge mosque, in the heart of the
Fes El Bali (Medina), which has been a centre of Islamic learning
for more than a thousand years, but often the doors stand open and
it is certainly worth taking a look inside. The mosque is
surrounded by numerous madrasas (Islamic schools), many of which
are open to the public. The most famous of these is the Attarin
Madrasa, built in the early 14th century, which features a
beautiful bronze door and elegant courtyard with some impressive
marble, alabaster and cedar wood decoration.
Information & Facts
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Language
Arabic is the official language, but eight other
languages are also spoken including Berber, French and Spanish.
English is generally understood in the tourist areas, but French is
the most widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), which is
divided into 100 centimes. ATMs are available in the larger towns,
but can be unreliable; currency can be exchanged at banks or
official bureaux de changes, which are also widespread in major
towns. Dirhams cannot be obtained or exchanged outside Morocco and
receipts must be retained as proof of legal currency exchange, as
well as in order to re-exchange money when departing. Major credit
cards are accepted in the larger shops, hotels and restaurants.
Travellers cheques can be used in tourist areas, but are not
prevalent; they are best taken in Euros or Pounds Stirling.