Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II
Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II is in Fez, Fes-Meknes, and is located on Boulevard Boukhsissat. Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II is situated nearby to the bus station Fes Bab Jiaf, as well as near the castle Borj Sidi Bounafae.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Ibn Danan Synagogue and Bou Inania Madrasa.
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 420 metres southwest of Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II.
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 1 km northeast of Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II.
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 560 metres west of Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II.
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.
Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Address: Boulevard Boukhsissat, Municipalité de Méchouar Fès Jdid المشور فاس الجديد
- Category: tourism
- Location: Fez, Fes-Meknes, Middle Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
34.05455° or 34° 3′ 16″ northLongitude
-4.98767° or 4° 59′ 16″ westOpen location code
8C6Q3236+RWOpenStreetMap ID
node 4811038022OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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