Dar Mahres
Dar Mahres is a locality in Fez, Fes-Meknes. Dar Mahres is situated nearby to the area Bled Ouislane, as well as near the locality Bled Lhaut.Places of Interest
Highlights include Bou Inania Madrasa and Bab Ftouh.
Bou Inania Madrasa
University
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The Bou Inania Madrasa or Bu 'Inaniya Madrasa is a madrasa in Fez, Morocco, built in 1350–55 by the Marinid sultan Abu Inan Faris. It is the only madrasa in Morocco which also functioned as a congregational mosque. Bou Inania Madrasa is situated 3 km northwest of Dar Mahres.
Bab Ftouh
City gate
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Bab Ftouh is the main southeastern gate of Fes el-Bali, the old walled city of Fes, Morocco.
Bab Bou Jeloud
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Bab Bou Jeloud is an ornate city gate in Fes el Bali, the old city of Fez, Morocco. The current gate was built by the French colonial administration in 1913 to serve as the grand entrance to the old city. Bab Bou Jeloud is situated 3 km northwest of Dar Mahres.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fes el Bali and Mellah of Fez.
Fes el Bali
Suburb
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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 2½ km northwest of Dar Mahres.
Mellah of Fez
Neighborhood
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The Mellah of Fez is the historic Jewish quarter of Fez, Morocco. 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. Mellah of Fez is situated 3 km northwest of Dar Mahres.
New Fes
Quarter
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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 3 km northwest of Dar Mahres.
Dar Mahres
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Douar Mahres”
- Location: Fez, Fes-Meknes, Middle Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
34.04197° or 34° 2′ 31″ northLongitude
-4.96173° or 4° 57′ 42″ westElevation
375 metres (1,230 feet)Open location code
8C6Q22RQ+Q8GeoNames ID
2552653
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