The most important landmarks of the city of Fez

Royal palace

The copper gates of the Royal Palace (English: Royal Palace) surround the mosaics, colored with impressive geometric shapes, in addition to cedar wood, which is represented by stunning sculptures, and although the entrance to the palace, which lies within an estimated area of ​​800,000 square meters, is not open to the public, it is considered an example of The splendor of modern restoration.

Nord Tower

The Borj Nord in Fez is considered one of the best places for observation, knowing that it was built in the late sixteenth century by Sultan Ahmed Al Mansour, but it was converted into a national arms museum in 2016 AD, and it includes many The most notable items are: decorated guns, swords, old photos, and other monuments. It should be noted that photographing in this museum is not permitted.

Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque

The Quaraouiyine Mosque is considered the most famous in Fez, and it is also an important center for Islamic learning, in addition to being one of the largest centers of worship in Africa, where it can accommodate about 20,000 worshipers during the times designated for prayer, and it is worth noting that this mosque Founded in 859 AD, it is home to the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, which is believed to be the oldest university still in its educational process, and although the mosque is dedicated to Muslims only, the library in it – which is considered one of the oldest libraries in the world – has been opened to the public In 2016, it includes a ninth century version of the Noble Qur’an.

School of perfumers

The School of Perfumers (Al-Attarine Madrasa) was built by the sultan of the Morandan Abi Saeed Othman II in the period between the years (1323 – 1325 AD), and it means: The School of Perfumes, due to its location at the entrance to the spice market, and the perfumes in Fez, it is worth noting This school represents a magnet for tourists, as its simple rooms contrast with its curved rectangular square and prayer hall, in addition to the places for students to reside, knowing that its square is a great example of Marinian crafts, as it contains mosaics within great engineering shapes, and the Arabic calligraphy, And the marble that forms m Its columns, carved wood skillfully, and tiled floors, and other parameters that are designed to detail.