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Medersa Sehrij • Medersa Sehrij (D9) • Sidi Ahmed Tijani Mausoleum (C8) • Complexe Nejjarine (C7) • Nejjarine Fontain (C7) • Seffarine Square (C8) the centre of the palace and the courtyard Founded by the Merinid Situated close to the Qaraouiyne It is about one of the The Fountain extends the This is one the most interesting decorated with zellij cover 60% of the total Sultan Abou-l-Hassan Mosque, this mausoleum was most beautiful urban and funduq towards the center sites in the medina because it built in memory of the famous surface of the monument. The Museum between 1321 and 1323 saint, Sidi Ahmed Tidjani (died architectural complexes in of Nejjarine Square and is contains one of the oldest crafts is opened every day from 9:00 am until A.D, this medersa was named in 1815), founder of the most Fez. This complex, organized an important component of in Fez: copper work. Craftsmen 17:00 pm (except Tuesday). after the basin (Sehrij) at the important Islamic brotherhood around a place (Saha) consists the urban architecture of the still work copper and brass to in West Africa. The numerous Admission is charged. centre of its courtyard. Its of a foundouk (today museum Square. Built in the mid- make utensils such as teapots, African disciples of the Tijaniya • Borj Nord (B5) layout, architecture and rich Sufi order never fail to visit of the wood), of a fountain 19h century, this charming trays, goblets and pots. decoration of the interior the mausoleum to renew their and a souk. The name of fountain is the most complete This fortress now holds the facades illustrate the beauty of Arabo- commitment often coming to Fez after their complex derives from its specialization in example of a typical Fassi public fountain. • Medersa Seffarine (D8) Arms Museum, with weaponry pilgrimage to Mecca. Was raised in the year 675 of Andalusian art. One «Wadifa» is almost kept daily after the the products of joinery and from artistic The facade is fully decorated, composed from many different origins 3rd prayer of the day (Al Asr). cabinetmaking. of wooden awning, an arch adorned with the Hegir, (1276) by Sultan displayed chronologically in • Medersa Attarine (C8) polychrome Zellij mosaic tile, sides with Abou Youssouf Yaacoub. 11 rooms. Ranging from pre- Founded by sultan Abdou • Chouara Tanneries (C8) The Tanneries are one of the • Funduq Nejjarine-Wood Museum (C7) carved plaster, and a rectangular basin. It represents the first one historical items to cannons, Said Othman between great attractions of Fez medina. Museum of traditional medersa of the merinide time in hatchets to halberds pick 1323 and 1325 A.D, this They were built in the middle • Souk Henna (C7) wood-working: built in the Morocco, the minaret confers it hammers, lances and a great medersa is named after of Ages near the Oued Fez River 18th century, it served as a The «souk Henna» occupies partially the a distinguished character. collection of hand – engraved swords, the neighborhood where which provides water needed to warehouse and commercial location of the famous Maristane founded work the skins. This Tannery is Indian weapons inlaid with gold and silver, it is located, the spice the largest of the three tanneries centre of precious goods. in 1286 (Psychiatric hospital where - the • The Mellah (Fez Jdid) (G3) sellers’ (attarine) souk. The still existing in the medina and This two-story monument music therapy - was put into practice) and This is one of the oldest Jewish Malaysian Kriss daggers, Iranian helmets, courtyard is surrounded by is composed of numerous pits was magnificently restored in quoted in the work of Amine MAALOUF neighborhoods in Morocco. decorated saddles, a varied collection of filled with dye solutions of various colors. two narrow galleries decorated with zellij order to house woodworking « Léon the African » and become one of Besides the recently restored pistols, and different types of cannons. Craftsmen use plant derivatives, such as museum. Open every day from 9:00 am until (traditional tiles). tanin, and lime to treat the cow, sheep and the oldest souks of the Medina, specialized Ibn Danan Synagogue (from Open every day from 10:00 am until goat skins used to produce a variety of leather in the sale of traditional cosmetics and the XVII Century), visitors 17:00 pm except Tuesday. • Medersa Bouinaniya (D5) goods. 17:00 pm. Admission is charged. pottery items. Admission is charged. Built between 1350 and 1357 can still see the originality of A.D, Medersa Bou Inaniya is the architecture of this area • Borj Sud (B5) composed of a mosque and a with is characteristic narrow The fort was constructed on alleyways, and the balconies and large the southern heights of Fez by medersa. It is characterized by Tourist information • Regional delegation of Tourism C4 05 35 62 34 60 windows of decorative wood. One can also the saadian Sultan Ahmed El its marvelous marble columns To • Regional council of Tourism D2 05 35 94 24 92 Avenue des Alaouites with decorated capitals. The State institutions To Fez Jdid To visit the Jewish cemetery to see the white Mansour in 1582, at the same • Wilaya of the Region Fez-Boulemane C3 05 35 62 27 05 Medersa is opened e v e r y • Council of the Region Fez-Boulemane C3 05 35 62 26 53 tombstones, arbors and the panoramic view time as Borj Nord. From this • City hall C1 05 35 62 56 95 day from 9:00 am until • Police headquarters C2 05 35 65 33 16 of the surrounding hills. ideal location, visitors can get • Urbaine agency C3 05 35 65 12 36 a panoramic view of the Fez 17:00 pm (except Friday from 9:00 am • Bank Al Maghrib B3 05 35 94 95 90 • Bab Al Makina (E4) medina. until 11:00 am and from 14:00 pm until Located at the north side of 17:00 pm). Fez Jdid, Bab Makina used to AROUND FEZ Admission is charged. be the main entrance to the Fez is strategically located • Mosque/University El Quaraouiyine (C8) royal palace. It is composed of at the edge of Middle Atlas A symbol of the religious two plazas called «Mechouar», Mountains, a crossroads of and spiritual history of Fez where official ceremonies, such all four corners of Morocco, in particular and Morocco as receptions for ministers or amidst a wealth of cultural in general, the Qaraouiyine diplomats, were held. Today, and natural diversity. This is Mosque was founded in this light-filled space, with its beautiful one of the reasons that the 859 by Fatima El Fihri, a gates, is the evening setting of the sacred founders decided to build Fez religious woman from the Music Festival held in early June. in this location in the 9th century. The city of kairawan in Tunisia. surrounding countryside represents rich • Boujloud Square (E4) The building was first expanded in 955-956 cultural heritage of this region, including To At Boujloud Square, the main and again in 1135 by the Almoravid sultan several villages of great interest. Volubilis Boujloud Gate was built in Ali Ben Youssef, who restored this mosque is the most important Roman site in 1912, next to the original 12th to its current dimensions. Its minaret dates Morocco. Moulay Idriss is a picturesque century gate, and is now one from the first period. This monument town with green roofs overlooking the of the main entrances to the has many noteworthy architectural and ruins of Volubilis, founded by Moulay medina. It is composed of one decorative elements, including its mihrab, Idriss, a descendant of the Prophet, who central arch side. The exterior sumptuous Almoravid plaster cupolas, brought Islam to Morocco. Sefrou holds decorative arches, Saadian pavilions, bronze façade is decorated with green some of the most significant remnants of chandeliers transformed from church bells, zellij, with blue zellij on the inner façade. the Jewish culture in Morocco. There are and the precious Almoravid minbar. It is Walking toward the gate, looking through amazing troglodytes (cave houses) in Bhalil. one of the largest mosques in North Africa the central arch, one sees the beautiful Hôtel de ville Nothing is more exceptional than the cedar (17,000m²), and can hold up to 20,000 minaret of the Bou Inaniya Medersa and and oak forests in the regions of Azrou and people.. the Sidi Lazaz Mosque. This mosque was also the first university in Ifrane. From Fez it is also possible to visit • Bab Boujloud (D5) the world, (founded before the European the thermal springs at Sidi Hrazem and universities of Bologna, Oxford and At Boujloud Square, the main Moulay Yacoub. Sorbonne) where multidisciplinary courses Boujloud Gate was built in • Souk Attarine (C7) were offered. For many centuries it remained 1912, next to the original A market for spices and perfume one of the most important intellectual 12th century gate, and is now • Seffarine Quarter (C8) A market for copper products centers of North Africa. Student, one of the main entrances to the medina. It is composed • Pottery Quarter (E11) who could take courses from the most Located on the road to Oujda, beyond reputable teachers in education, sciences, of one central arch side. The Bab Ftouh, Aïn Nokkbi consists of many justice, grammar, theology and Islamic exterior façade is decorated cooperatives that produce and sell pottery Law. Starting from the 14th century, with green zellij, with blue zellij on the and ceramic items. It is possible for visitors the university acquired a library of more inner façade. Walking toward the gate, to visit the workshops. than 30000 volumes, including 10.000 looking through the central arch, one sees SPORTS: manuscripts.
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