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First constructed in the 12th century, the haunting city walls have been in various states of renovation. Accessing the main entry point, the Bab er-Rih (Gate of the Wind) leads up to a beautiful panoramic view of the Djebel Tazzeka hills. Through the center of town, walk the main street that connects the medina’s four principal mosques—the Grande Mosquée, the Sidi Azouz mosque, the Mosquée du Marché, and the Andalous Mosque.
With its perforated cupola, the Grand Mosque is a historically significant UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dating from the 12th century, the mosque, founded by Sultan Abd el-Moumen, is possibly the oldest Almohad structure in existence and believed to predate the mosque at Tin Mal. Of architectural importance are the mosque's inscribed three-ton chandelier and intricately designed windows and doorways.
Entrance to the mosque is restricted to Muslims only.
Set around the Mosquée du Marché, or Market Mosque, Taza's untouristy souks and the covered stalls of the kissaria are worth exploring. Look out for the shaggy cream-wool rugs with black geometric markings made by the Beni Ourain tribe.
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