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Fes was the first capital of Morocco as well as the oldest city of the country built in 809. Again in the 13th century during the reign of the Merinid dynasty, and in the 14th century, the city became the spiritual and cultural centre of traditional Morocco. Fes is also the capital of skilled-craft, specialized in pottery, copperplates, and leather. It”™s known for its monuments: Fès El Bali, the medina, El Attarin, l”™horloge, Mosqué ElQuaraouiyine Chantiers jeunesse Maroc is organizing a workcamp with collaboration with the Municipality of Fes. -- Leisure activities: Volunteers will have to setup their own programme of leisure activities. There are some hints to help you setup this programme. The volunteers will visit de Médina of Fès 1400 years old: Mérinides school, Dar El baroud, Moulay Idriss, El Quaraouiyine Mosque, Dar edbagh. Volunteers could also attends the 'son et lumières' entertainment and the surrounding touristic sites (Atlas mountains)/ We also propose swimming pool. also have to bring with you working clothes, a sleeping bag, and anything which could contribute to the good progress of the workcamp (game sets, musical instruments, cooking recipe, etc...).