Moroccan Historical & Cultural Sites

This collection spans the imperial history of Morocco, featuring the UNESCO-listed Medina of Fez and the 17th-century architecture of Meknes. Highlights include the excavated Roman ruins of Volubilis, the monumental Bab Mansour gate, and the expansive royal stables built by Sultan Moulay Ismail. The sites showcase the architectural legacies of the Merinid and Alaouite dynasties, ranging from hilltop defensive forts like Borj Nord to the intricate tilework of the Royal Palace gates.

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Bab Mansour

Bab Mansur al-'Alj or Bab Mansour is a monumental gate in the city of Meknes, Morocco.

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Medina of Fez

Fes el Bali is the oldest walled part of Fez, the second largest city of Morocco.

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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…

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Royal Palace

The Royal Palace or Dar al-Makhzen is the palace of the King of Morocco in the city of Fez, Morocco.

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Borj Nord

Borj Nord or Burj al-Shamal, Al-Burj ash-Shamali is a fort in the city of Fez, Morocco.

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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,…

Historic City of Meknes

A UNESCO World Heritage site founded in the 11th century. It flourished as Morocco's capital under Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century, characterized by its Spanish-Moorish architectural style, massive defensive walls, and grand monumental gates.