Facelift helps Morocco’s Old City of Fez lure tourists
By AFP
04 June 2019 |
3:00 pm
In recent times the imperial city of Fez has been overlooked by tourists in favour of Marrakesh, but now Morocco's 'spiritual' capital is bustling with visitors thanks to major renovations and low-cost flights.
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