Sidi Amara
Sidi Amara is a cemetery in Fez, Middle Atlas. Sidi Amara is situated nearby to the quarter New Fes, as well as near the neighborhood Mellah of Fez.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Bou Inania Madrasa and Royal Palace.
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 1½ km east of Sidi Amara.
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 1¼ km southeast of Sidi Amara.
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 1½ km east of Sidi Amara.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include New Fes and Mellah of Fez.
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.
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.
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.
Sidi Amara
- Type: Cemetery
- Category: burial
- Location: Fez, Fez-Meknes, Middle Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
34.06416° or 34° 3′ 51″ northLongitude
-5.00032° or 5° 0′ 1″ westElevation
417 metres (1,368 feet)Open location code
8C6P3X7X+MVGeoNames ID
10984858
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