Fes
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.- …has about 1,150,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 400 metres (1,310 feet)
- …is also known as “Fez”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Bou Inania Madrasa and Bab Bou Jeloud.
Bab Bou Jeloud
Bab Bou Jeloud is an ornate city gate in Fes el Bali, the old city of Fez, Morocco.
Batha Museum
Dar Batḥa, or Qasr al-Batḥa, is a former royal palace and present-day museum in Fez, Morocco.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fes el Bali and New Fes.
New Fes
Fes Jdid or Fes el-Jdid is one of the three parts of Fez, the second largest city of Morocco.
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Latitude
34.0315° or 34° 1′ 53″ north
Longitude
-4.9889° or 4° 59′ 20″ west
Open location code
8C6Q22J6+HF
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to French—“Fes” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Hay Ellidou and Ville Nouvelle.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hôpital el Ghassani and Fort Juge.
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