Fez is a city in northeastern Morocco often considered the cultural capital of the country. It is mainly renowned for the fortified medina of Fez El Bali, with medieval Marinid architecture, lively souks and old-fashioned atmosphere. The medina is home to religious schools such as the 14th-century Bou Inania and Al Attarine madrasahs, both decorated with carved cedar panels and delicate mosaics.