This paper refers to a few observations on development of historic preservation in the Medina of Fes, Morocco. The historic preservation originated with the cultural property preservation law promulgated by Lyautey under the French protectorate. Since the independence of Morocco, the Ministry of Culture has been in charge of the administration of the cultural properties protection. But with a view to be designated as World Heritage, practical management in the Medina of Fes shifted to the Ministry of Interior in 1970's. The Ministry of Interior established ADER for density decreasing and rehabilitation of Fes-Medina in 1989. Today ADER performs an important role in the historic preservation of Fes.
