Tourism in Fes
Tourism in Morocco Fez, Fez is the second largest city in Morocco in terms of population because it contains archaeological features that indicate its civilization through ancient Islamic times. the scientist.
The most famous tourist places in Fez
Tourism in Fez is a destination for thousands of tourists from all over the world because of its wonderful tourist attractions. In this article, we will mention the most important tourist places in Fez, which are:
Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque
Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque or Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque is a mosque in the Moroccan city of Fez, which is located specifically in the far north-east of Morocco. “The construction of the mosque was started on the first of Ramadan 245 AH corresponding to (November 30, 859 AD) with the study of the Idrisi monarch Yahya I, and that Umm al-Banin Fatima al-Fihri is the who volunteered to build it and remained fasting until the construction work was completed and arrived in the mosque, thank God.” I donated everything I inherited to build the mosque. The people of the city and its rulers were expanding and renovating the mosque and carrying out its affairs. The Zenati princes, with the help of the Umayyads of Andalusia, added about 3 thousand square meters to the mosque, and after them the Almoravids made another expansion. The wide square minaret in the mosque is still standing until now, from the day of the expansion of the Zenati emirs, workers of Abd al-Rahman al-Nasir, over the city. This minaret is the oldest square minaret in the Maghreb. The Almoravids made additions to the mosque and changed the shape of the mosque, which was characterized by simplicity in its architecture, decoration and construction, but they preserved its general features. And there was mastery by the architects in making domes, placing arches, and engraving verses of the Qur’an and supplications. The most prominent thing left by the Almoravids in the mosque is the pulpit, which is still standing today. After the Almoravids, the Almohads installed the great chandelier that adorns the Fassi Mosque to this day. The mosque was given more attention in the field of necessary facilities, so it was decorated with many chandeliers and sun and sand clocks. The mosque was added to the judge’s cabin, the spacious mihrab, the bookcase and the Qur’an. the design of the architectural mosque in general is the Andalusian architectural design.
Dar Al Batha Museum
The Batha Museum or Dar Al Batha is a Moroccan museum in the city of Fez. Sultan Moulay Abdel Aziz completed the construction of this palace in 1897 AD, completing what his father, Moulay Hassan, had begun. It is a summer residence intended for royal receptions, and it was converted in 1915 AD into a regional museum of arts and customs.
The museum covers an area of about a hectare and contains about 6000 various museum pieces including manuscripts, astrolabes, copper, wood, and gypsum pieces, in addition to marbles, coins, ornaments, clothing, textiles, ceramics, and ceramics.
Wooden Arts and Crafts Museum
The Carpenters Museum is one of the most famous buildings in the Moroccan city of Fez. It is located in the Nejjarine Square in the heart of the old city center. It is also located near the Henna market. It was declared a national monument in 1916, and as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The museum was built in the eighteenth century, as the building was previously a hotel for foreigners visiting the city, and its restoration was part of the preservation program of the old city, and today it is a three-storey wooden crafts museum.
Bouanania school
Madrasa Bouanania is a Quranic school, located in the center of the old city of Meknes. It was built by the Marinid Sultan Abu al-Hassan and completed by his son Abu Inan (1350-1358) to bear this building’s name. The decorative lines of the madrasa are made of plaster and wood, and it is one of the most beautiful schools in Morocco. The Madrasa is the perfect place to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the old city. Madrasa Bouanania is an elegant building with a rectangular design. Its door is bordered by a canopy over a dome that gives access to a vestibule open to the courtyard. The walls of this courtyard covered with zellij, carvings, stucco work and exquisite cedar wood carvings A fine example of Moorish decoration. On the first floor are the student rooms. The school has a particularly wonderful decoration for its mosaics, painted plaster and carved wood.
The door of my father's soldiers
The Abi El Guind Gate is one of the old gates that remain intact. It was built as part of the defensive wall that surrounded the old city of Fez, in 1913 AD. The most visited archaeological site in the city.
Moulay Idriss corner
The zaouia of Moulay Idriss II is a zaouia (a shrine and religious complex) in Fez, Morocco. It is dedicated to the mausoleum of Idris II (or Moulay Idris II when adding his honorific title), who ruled Morocco from 807 AD to 828 AD and is considered the main founder of Fez. It is among the prominent historical monuments located in the heart of the ancient city of Fez (Al-Bali), the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Fez and considered one of the holiest shrines in Morocco.
Fez city walls
Fez El-Bali is one of the three parts of the city of Fez in Morocco and is considered one of the oldest parts of the old city of Fez.
North Tower
Like its counterpart on the southern hills (Burj Sud), the northern tower was built by Sultan Ahmed al-Mansur in the late 16th century to monitor the deserted inhabitants of Fez. Sitting on a level with the Merinid Tombs, it offers one of the best amenities in Fez, but in 2016 it was also opened as the National Museum of Arms. Highlights include elaborately decorated swords and knives, traditional leather-powder barrels, and exquisite antique portraits. Banners in French and Arabic. Photography is not allowed.
Mr. Harazem
Sidi Harazem is a privileged suburb of Fez. The district of Sidi Harazem is located in the southeast of the city and includes many small communities scattered in the area. The town of Sidi Harazem belongs to the Prefecture of Fez, and the commune of Sidi Harazem has 5,133 inhabitants (2004 census).
Protector of the eye of God
The new Hama is tempted to visit, as it is visited by domestic tourists from all parts of the country, especially from coastal cities such as Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca... where they find physical and psychological comfort, and this Hama is located in a wonderful natural space, but it does not have cafes and restaurants At the required level, sanitary facilities are lacking, and hygiene is also noted.
And the new Hama includes two wings: one for men and another for women, and each suite contains a spacious swimming pool and important equipment such as a medical room, a mosque for prayer, water sprinklers, a tap for fresh water and health facilities…
Moulay Yacoub swimming pool
Hammat Moulay Yacoub is a world-renowned thermal plant in the Moulay Yacoub province in Morocco. Hamat Moulay Yacoub is located in the middle of a series of hills close to the Rif mountain range and about twenty kilometers from the city of Fez.
Hamma Moulay Yacoub is considered the first modern hama in Morocco with international specifications after a new medical and mineral station was established in it in the late eighties of the last century and includes several modern facilities of swimming pools, bathtubs, bathrooms and medical dressage rooms.
Some medical and laboratory analyzes conducted by Moroccan and foreign experts have proven that the water of Moulay Yacoub, which originates from a depth of about 1200 m from the ground and reaches a temperature of 54 degrees when it reaches the surface, contains several chemical elements such as sulfur and salt and important physical properties of natural radioactivity, which It makes it very effective in treating skin diseases and some types of rheumatism. For this reason, Al-Hama comes to a large number of local and foreign residents for treatment and relaxation, which made its fame go beyond local to global.
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