Fez Sightseeing


Morocco - Essaouira - Fez - Marrakech - Agadir
Fez sightseeing offers a wonderful window into the rich Islamic past. Get steeped in the beauty of Islamic religious tradition as you go sightseeing in Fez, at the significant attractions of Fez, such as:

- Andalusian Mosque, Fez, with its beautifully decorated pulpit or minbar

- Bou Inania Medersa, Fez, one of the few religious places open to non-Muslims visitors and containing magnificent woodwork

- Moulay Abdellah Quarter, Fez, housing two beautiful mosques

- Sahrij Medersa, Fez, a thriving 14th century educational center

- Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II, Fez, housing the holy remains of Moulay Idriss II, founder of Fez

- Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin), Fez, the largest mosque of North Africa

- Fes el-Jdid, Fez, or New Fez, housing the Royal Palace and Fez Mellah

- Royal Palace of Fez (Dar el Makhzen), Fez, built by the French

- Fez Mellah, Fez, the oldest Jewish quarter in Morocco

- Merenid Tombs, Fez, with its stunning view of Fez

- The Waters of Moulay Yacoub, Fez, with its warm waters having healing properties

- Bab Boujeloud, Fez, the magnificent point of entry to the medina

- Fondouk Tsetouanien, Fez, containing balconies, rugs and leather traders and testimony to the former commercial greatness of Fez

- Attarin Medersa, Fez, housing remarkable Merenid folk-art

- Fes el-Bali, Fez, or Old Fez, a World Heritage-listed site

- University of Karueein, Fez, once housed in Kairaouine Mosque and considered the world's oldest living educational institution

Sightseeing in Fez, you'll discover, is a fascinating spiritual and cultural adventure.

share this web page