Bled Ben Slaqa
Bled Ben Slaqa is an area in Fes-Meknes, Morocco. Bled Ben Slaqa is situated nearby to the locality Douar Ben Slaqa Essoughsa, as well as near Douar Ben Seaga El Koobra.Places of Interest
Highlights include Bou Inania Madrasa and Bab Bou Jeloud.
Bou Inania Madrasa
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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 3½ km south of Bled Ben Slaqa.
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 3½ km south of Bled Ben Slaqa.
Al-Attarine Madrasa
Mosque
Photo: Jerzystrzelecki, CC BY 3.0.
The Al-Attarine Madrasa or Medersa al-Attarine is a madrasa in Fez, Morocco, near the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque. It was built by the Marinid sultan Uthman II Abu Said between 1323 and 1325. Al-Attarine Madrasa is situated 3 km south of Bled Ben Slaqa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fes el Bali and New Fes.
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 3½ km south of Bled Ben Slaqa.
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 4 km south of Bled Ben Slaqa.
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 4½ km south of Bled Ben Slaqa.
Bled Ben Slaqa
- Type: Area
- Also known as: “Bled Ben Slag”
- Location: Fes-Meknes, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
34.09218° or 34° 5′ 32″ northLongitude
-4.97779° or 4° 58′ 40″ westElevation
442 metres (1,450 feet)Open location code
8C6Q32RC+VVGeoNames ID
2555520
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