Ksar Essaoud
Ksar Essaoud is a fort in Moulay-Yacoub, Fez-Meknes. Ksar Essaoud is situated nearby to the suburb Fes el Bali, as well as near the quarter New Fes.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Bab Ftouh.
Bab Ftouh
City gate
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Bab Ftouh is the main southeastern gate of Fes el-Bali, the old walled city of Fes, Morocco. Bab Ftouh is situated 3½ km west of Ksar Essaoud.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fes el Bali and New Fes.
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 west of Ksar Essaoud.
New Fes
Quarter
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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 6 km west of Ksar Essaoud.
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 6 km west of Ksar Essaoud.
Ksar Essaoud
- Type: Fort
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Moulay-Yacoub, Fez-Meknes, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
34.066° or 34° 3′ 58″ northLongitude
-4.92581° or 4° 55′ 33″ westElevation
216 metres (709 feet)Open location code
8C6Q338F+CMGeoNames ID
10993085
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