Fes Jdid

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: Town with 26,100 residents
  • Also known as: “Mechouar Fes Jdid” and “Méchouar Fès Jdid ⵎⵛⵡⵕ ⴼⴰⵙ ⴰⵎⴰⵢⵏⵓ المشور فاس الجديد”
  • Address: Méchouar Fès Jdid ⵎⵛⵡⵕ ⴼⴰⵙ ⴰⵎⴰⵢⵏⵓ المشور فاس الجديد

Places of Interest

Highlights: Bou Inania Madrasa and Bab Bou Jeloud.

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The or Bu 'Inaniya Madrasa…

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is an ornate in , the old city of Fez, Morocco.

Museum
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Dar Batḥa, or Qasr al-Batḥa, is a former royal palace and present-day museum in .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fes el Bali and Mellah.

Suburb
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is the oldest part of .

Neighborhood
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The of Fez is the historic Jewish quarter of , .

Fes Jdid

Latitude
34.0561° or 34° 3′ 22″ north
Longitude
-4.994° or 4° 59′ 38″ west
Population
26,100
Elevation
380 metres (1,247 feet)
Open location code
8C6Q3244+CC
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2184888141
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­town
Geo­Names ID
6546342
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Spanish—“Fes Jdid” goes by many names.

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Moulay Abdellah and Sidi Ahmed Chaoui.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Royal Palace and Bab Al Qsar.

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