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Dar Batha Museum
This Hispano-Moorish palace dating from the end of the XIXth century houses some admirable collections of traditional art from Fez. Sculpted wood, wrought iron, sculpted plaster or decorative materials that are in fact works of art in their own right. Embroidery, carpets, jewelry and coins compete with one another to attract the visitor's attention.
But the museum's centerpiece is to be found in the pottery room. The most beautiful of all Moroccan ceramic objects were made by Fez craftsmen. Specialists in this technique since the Xth century, they invented the famous "Fez blue" obtained by the use of cobalt. On a background of white enamel or highlighted in color, the stylized floral motifs interweave in a manner that is as sophisticated as it is harmonious.
Not to be missed: the astrolabes. These astronomical instruments created and perfected by learned Arabs, with all the mystery of a talisman and all the beauty of a jewel.
Borj-Nord Museum
This old XVIth century fortress close to the ramparts remains true to its military tradition since it has been transformed into the Weapons Museum. The collections have been built up mainly as a result of royal donations and include a number of rare pieces. Weapons specialists will appreciate the development of techniques while art lovers will be impressed by the splendor of the objects.
Live the golden age of weaponry: everything is on display here, from the pre-historic axe to the modern rifle. And every civilization is represented: Indian, European or Asiatic. However, the finest exhibits are undoubtedly Moroccan:the daggers encrusted with stones or the rifles with their inlaid butts - and there can be no question as to the most imposing piece of all - its size and weight speak volumes! A cannon 5 meters long and weighing 12 tons, used during the Battle of the Three Kings.
