Aqqaouat
Aqqaouat is a cultivated area in Fez-Meknes, Morocco. Aqqaouat is situated nearby to the locality Douar Chliyeh, as well as near Hay Ain Haroune.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Bou Inania Madrasa and Bab Bou Jeloud.
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 4 km southeast of Aqqaouat.
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 4 km southeast of Aqqaouat.
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 3½ km southeast of Aqqaouat.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mellah of Fez and Fes el Bali.
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 4 km southeast of Aqqaouat.
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 4½ km southeast of Aqqaouat.
Fez
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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.
Aqqaouat
- Type: Cultivated area
- Location: Fez-Meknes, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
34.08069° or 34° 4′ 51″ northLongitude
-5.01784° or 5° 1′ 4″ westElevation
408 metres (1,339 feet)Open location code
8C6P3XJJ+7VGeoNames ID
10984824
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