Oued Aïn Chkef
Oued Aïn Chkef is a stream in Fez-Meknes, Morocco. Oued Aïn Chkef is situated nearby to the locality Hay El Qods, as well as near Hay Amal.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Bou Inania Madrasa and Royal Palace.
Bou Inania Madrasa
University
Photo: Uspn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 4 km northeast of Oued Aïn Chkef.
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 2½ km northeast of Oued Aïn Chkef.
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 2½ km northeast of Oued Aïn Chkef.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fez and Mellah of Fez.
Fez
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Fez is a city in Morocco famous for being home to the world's oldest university, dating to 859, and the world's oldest continuously-operating library, dating to 1359.
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 2½ km northeast of Oued Aïn Chkef.
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 3 km northeast of Oued Aïn Chkef.
Oued Aïn Chkef
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Oued Ain Chkef”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Fez-Meknes, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
34.03471° or 34° 2′ 5″ northLongitude
-5.00813° or 5° 0′ 29″ westElevation
406 metres (1,332 feet)Open location code
8C6P2XMR+VPGeoNames ID
2560904
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