It is the second largest city in Morocco after Casablanca, with a population of 1,112,072 people, according to the 2014 census, and the largest city in the Fez-Meknes region. The city of Fez was founded in 182 AH/January 4, 789 (1235 years ago), by Idris II, who made it the capital of the Idrisid state in Morocco. In 2008, the city celebrated its 1,200th birthday. Fez is divided into 3 sections: Fez El Bali, which is the old city built in the 8th century AD, Fez El Jadid, which was built in the thirteenth century AD, and the modern city, which was built during the French colonial period.
Thanks to its historical and tourist status, Fez has become one of the cities that is constantly present in the rankings of the best tourist cities to visit, according to international sites specialized in tourism and travel.