Fez

a city of northern Morocco. It is the capital of Fez, the most northerly province, once an independent kingdom. The capital is situated somewhat less than one hundred miles from the Atlantic. Among the Arabs Fez is a city of peculiar sanctity, ranking second only to Mecca. It contains over one hundred mosques. The city is also a seat of Moslem learning. Women are treated with more consideration than in some Arabian towns. There are a number of public baths. The city is beautified by numerous palm trees. It is the seat of a considerable caravan traffic with the oases of the Sahara. It is noted for manufactures of morocco, red fez caps, and silk shawls. The present population is about 140,000. See Timbuctoo