Cercle de Fès-Banlieue
Cercle de Fès-Banlieue is a locality in Fes-Meknes, Morocco. Cercle de Fès-Banlieue is situated nearby to the locality Hay Zouhayi, as well as near Douar Hoteliert.Places of Interest
Highlights include Ibn Danan Synagogue and Royal Palace.
Ibn Danan Synagogue
Synagogue
Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0.
The Ibn Danan Synagogue is a synagogue located in the Mellah of Fez, Morocco. 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. Ibn Danan Synagogue is situated 4 km north of Cercle de Fès-Banlieue.
Royal Palace
Castle
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The Royal Palace or Dar al-Makhzen is the palace of the King of Morocco in the city of Fez, Morocco. Its original foundation dates back to the foundation of Fes el-Jdid, the royal citadel of the Marinid dynasty, in 1276 CE. Royal Palace is situated 4½ km north of Cercle de Fès-Banlieue.
Bab Semmarine
Monument
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Bab Semmarine is the monumental southern gate of Fes el-Jdid, a part of the old city of Fez, Morocco. Bab Semmarine is situated 4½ km north of Cercle de Fès-Banlieue.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fez and Fes el Bali.
Fez
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Fez is a city in Morocco that is famous for being home to the world's oldest university, dating to 859, and the world's oldest continuously-operating library, dating to 1359.
Fes el Bali
Suburb
Photo: Uspn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Fes el Bali is the oldest part of Fez, Morocco. It is one of the three main districts of Fez, along with Fes Jdid and the French-created Ville Nouvelle. Fes el Bali is situated 6 km northeast of Cercle de Fès-Banlieue.
New Fes
Quarter
Photo: Robert Prazeres, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Fes Jdid or Fes el-Jdid is one of the three parts of Fez, the second largest city of Morocco. It was founded by the Marinids in 1276 as an extension of Fes el Bali and as a royal citadel and capital. New Fes is situated 4½ km north of Cercle de Fès-Banlieue.
Cercle de Fès-Banlieue
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Cercle de Fes-Banlieue”
- Location: Fes-Meknes, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
34.0167° or 34° 1′ northLongitude
-5° or 5° westElevation
417 metres (1,368 feet)Open location code
8C6Q2282+M2GeoNames ID
2548879
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