New Fes

Fes Jdid or Fes el-Jdid is one of the three parts of Fez, the second largest city of . It was founded by the Marinids in 1276 as an extension of and as a royal citadel and capital.
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  • Type: Quarter with 22,500 residents
  • Description: municipality in Fès-Meknès, Morocco
  • Also known as: Djedid”, “Fès Djedid”, “Fes Jdid”, and “Mechouar Fes Jdid

Places of Interest

Highlights include Royal Palace and Ibn Danan Synagogue.

Castle
The or Dar al-Makhzen is the palace of the King of Morocco in the city of , . Its original foundation dates back to the foundation of Fes el-Jdid, the royal citadel of the Marinid dynasty, in 1276 CE.

Synagogue
Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0.
The is a synagogue located in the of . The first synagogue on the site was built in the 17th century but the building has been destroyed, partially or completely, and restored on several occasions.

Park
The , also known as the Bou Jeloud Gardens, is public garden in , , located between Fes el-Jdid and , the two sections of the old medina.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mellah of Fez and Fes el Bali.

Neighborhood
The is the historic Jewish quarter of , . It is located in Fes el-Jdid, the part of Fez which contains the Royal Palace, and is believed to date from the mid-15th century.

Suburb
is the oldest part of . It is one of the three main districts of Fez, along with Fes Jdid and the French-created Ville Nouvelle.

New Fes

Latitude
34.05593° or 34° 3′ 21″ north
Longitude
-4.99083° or 4° 59′ 27″ west
Population
22,500
Elevation
376 metres (1,234 feet)
Open location code
8C6Q3245+9M
Open­Street­Map ID
node 11210212272
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
2548878
Wiki­data ID
Q5445622
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