MOSQUEMARKETSMOSQUEHAMMAMGrande Mosquée
( Offline map Google map ) Not far from Bab er-Rih is the Grande Mosquée, which the Almohads
began building in 1135; the Merenids added to it in the 13th century. Non-Muslims are not
allowed to enter, and it’s difficult to get much of an impression from the outside of the building.
From here the main thoroughfare wriggles its way southeast to the far end of the medina. Keep
your eye out for occasional examples of richly decorated doorways and windows high up in the
walls, guarded by old, carved cedar screens.
Souqs
( Offline map Google map ) The souqs and qissariat start around the Mosquée du Marché,
offering mats and carpets woven by the Beni Ouarain tribe in the surrounding mountains. It’s a
great chance to observe the workings of a Berber market.
Andalous Mosque
( Offline map Google map ) At the end of the main street, close to the mechouar, is this mosque
that was constructed in the 12th century.
Hammam
( Place Aharrach; Dh10; men 5am-noon & 7pm-midnight, women noon-7pm) A good
hammam to visit to scrub away the cares of the road.
Sleeping
Taza has only a handful of hotels, and the amount of business they do can be gauged by the
general readiness to offer discounts of up to 25% if you stay more than a night.