Fez-Meknes Absolute Essentials
Explore the imperial history of Northern Morocco through the architectural landmarks of Fez and Meknes. This collection includes the 3rd-century Roman ruins of Volubilis and the monumental 18th-century Bab Mansour gate. In Fez, the car-free medina of Fes el Bali houses the 9th-century Kairaouine University and the intricate 14th-century Madrasa al-Attarine. The list also highlights the region's artisanal heritage, from the traditional Chouara Tanneries to the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts, located in a restored 18th-century caravanserai.
A Bab Mansour
Bab Mansur al-'Alj or Bab Mansour is a monumental gate in the city of Meknes, Morocco.
B Medina of Fez
Fes el Bali is the oldest walled part of Fez, the second largest city of Morocco.
C Volubilis
Volubilis is a partly-excavated Berber-Roman city in Morocco situated near the city of Meknes that may have been the capital of the Kingdom…
D Tanneries
Rather ambivalent experience - the tanneries are smelly and it can be hassling, too.
E Royal Palace
The Royal Palace or Dar al-Makhzen is the palace of the King of Morocco in the city of Fez, Morocco.
F Kairaouine Mosque & University
This 9th century mosque is not open to non-Muslims yet it is still worth stopping by and peeking through the doors.
G Dar Batha
Dar Batḥa, or Qasr al-Batḥa, is a former royal palace and present-day museum in the city of Fez, Morocco.
H Borj Nord
Borj Nord or Burj al-Shamal, Al-Burj ash-Shamali is a fort in the city of Fez, Morocco.
I Marinid Tombs
The Marinid Tombs or Merenid Tombs are a set of ruined monumental tombs on a hill above and north of Fes al-Bali, the old city of Fez,…
J Madrasa al-Attarine mdrst altaryn
Completed in 1325 by the Marinid Sultan Abu Said Uthman, this former educational institution is renowned for its elaborate zellij tilework, carved plaster, and cedar wood ornamentation.
K Al Nejjarine
Housed in a restored 18th-century caravanserai, this museum showcases traditional Moroccan woodworking within a central courtyard featuring three floors of galleries and an ornate fountain.
L Dar Jamai Museum
Museum dedicated to the Moroccan arts, crafts and traditions. The building is as much interesting as the vast collections it houses.
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