Souk Ain hijaj
Souk Ain hijaj is a marketplace in Fez, Fes-Meknes. Souk Ain hijaj is situated nearby to the government office Imprimerie Ezzahrae, as well as near Isti graphique.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Batha Museum and Ibn Danan Synagogue.
Batha Museum
Museum
Photo: Henry Zbyszynski, CC BY 2.0.
Dar Batḥa, or Qasr al-Batḥa, is a former royal palace and present-day museum in Fez, Morocco. The palace was commissioned by the Alawi sultan Hassan I in the late 19th century and finished under his successor Abdelaziz. Batha Museum is situated 4 km north of Souk Ain hijaj.
Ibn Danan Synagogue
Synagogue
Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0.
The Ibn Danan Synagogue is a synagogue located in the Mellah of Fez, Morocco. The first synagogue on the site was built in the 17th century but the building has been destroyed, partially or completely, and restored on several occasions. Ibn Danan Synagogue is situated 3½ km northwest of Souk Ain hijaj.
Royal Palace
Castle
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 4 km northwest of Souk Ain hijaj.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mellah of Fez and New Fes.
Mellah of Fez
Neighborhood
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 3½ km northwest of Souk Ain hijaj.
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. New Fes is situated 4 km northwest of Souk Ain hijaj.
Fes el Bali
Suburb
Photo: Uspn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 4 km north of Souk Ain hijaj.
Souk Ain hijaj
- Type: Marketplace
- Address: Fez
- Location: Fez, Fes-Meknes, Middle Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
34.02562° or 34° 1′ 32″ northLongitude
-4.97252° or 4° 58′ 21″ westOpen location code
8C6Q22GG+6XOpenStreetMap ID
node 2018232653OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=marketplace
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Souk Ain hijaj from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Imprimerie Ezzahrae and Isti graphique.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Laiterie and Local Fermé.
Middle Atlas: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Meknes, Ifrane, Taza, and Moulay Idriss.
Curious Marketplaces to Discover
Uncover intriguing marketplaces from every corner of the globe.