Historic Sites of Fez
Fez contains one of the world's best-preserved medieval cities, characterized by its UNESCO-listed Medina and Marinid-era architecture. This collection highlights the city’s defensive history through 16th-century Saadian forts like Borj Nord and Borj Sud, its religious heritage at the 14th-century Madrasa al-Attarine, and its intricate urban design seen in the zellij-tiled Nejjarine Fountain and the massive gates of the historic city walls.
A Medina of Fez
Fes el Bali is the oldest walled part of Fez, the second largest city of Morocco.
B Royal Palace
The Royal Palace or Dar al-Makhzen is the palace of the King of Morocco in the city of Fez, Morocco.
C Borj Nord
Borj Nord or Burj al-Shamal, Al-Burj ash-Shamali is a fort in the city of Fez, Morocco.
Borj Sud
Another fortress built to watch over Fez. It is less visited than Borj Nord yet it is well worth visiting for its breath-taking views.
Borj Sud
A 16th-century military tower commissioned by Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur. It stands on the hills south of Fes el Bali, providing a strategic vantage point overlooking the entire Medina.
F Seqqaïa Nejarine
An 18th-century public fountain decorated with traditional zellij tilework and carved cedar wood. It is a central feature of the Nejjarine Square, located near the historic woodworkers' caravanserai.
G Madrasa al-Attarine mdrst altaryn
A 14th-century Islamic college commissioned by the Marinid Sultan Abu Said Uthman II. It is celebrated for its elaborate marble craftsmanship, intricate stucco carvings, and mosaic tilework.
Bab Sidi Boujida
A historic gate located on the eastern edge of the Medina walls, providing access to the Sidi Boujida district and its traditional cemetery.
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An eastern gate of the Fes el Bali fortifications, historically serving as an entrance to the Medina's residential quarters and nearby tanneries.
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