The most beautiful and ancient historical monuments in the Moroccan city of Fez

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Fez often occupies prestigious positions among the best cities that are recommended to be visited in the world, among the most beautiful romantic places, and among the best cities for alternative living and others.. This is due to the city's heritage, historical status and social life in it.

This is a group of the best tourist places in Fez

Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque

It is considered one of the oldest mosques in North Africa and one of the largest places of worship in Morocco, as it can accommodate 20 thousand worshipers, and is one of the most important historical monuments in the city of Fez because of its roots in history. It was built in the year 857 AD by Muslims coming from the city of Kairouan, and it is also It houses a library that is one of the oldest in the world.

Andalus Mosque

It is also one of the oldest mosques in Morocco, where its construction dates back to the Idrisid state, and it was built by Maryam Al-Fihri in the year 860 AD, a year after the start of the construction works of the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque, which was built by her sister Fatima Al-Fihriyeh, and its silo is very similar to the silo of the Qarawiyyin, and the mosque is located near a group of other historical landmarks arouse interest.

old City

The old city of Fez is known as "Fez Al-Bali", and it is the neighborhoods in which the visitor enjoys walking on foot between its streets full of popular life, markets and historical monuments.

North Tower

This fort is located north of "Fez Al-Bali" and was built in the year 1582 by the Saadian state to be one of the most important and largest observation points in Fez. Today it houses the Museum of Traditional Weapons and includes a number of rare pieces.

Attarin School

In turn, it is an old school dating back to the year 1325 AD when it was built by Sultan Abu Saeed Othman. This school is located north of the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and is famous for its beautiful decoration, rich in stone carvings, mosaics and wood carvings.

Bouanania School

It was built between 1350 and 1357 AD and bore its name from its founder, Sultan Abu Anan Al-Marini, and it is among the famous religious buildings in the city in addition to being an educational institution that houses students and encourages the work of beautiful wood carvings, and by going up to the roof of the school you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city.

Adeel Palace

The palace was built in the late 17th century by a merchant during the reign of Sultan Moulay Abdallah. It is a distinguished landmark located among a number of houses and palaces owned by the emirs of Fez and its notables, and highlights its excellence in engineering beauty.