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University of al-Karaouine

The University of al-Karaouine or al-Qarawiyyin is a university located in Fes, Morocco. The al-Karaouine mosque was founded by Fatima al-Fihri in 859 with an associated school, or madrasa, which subsequently became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the historic Muslim world. It was incorporated into Morocco's modern state university system in 1963.

Located at 34.0644, -4.97333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Madrassas, Universities in Morocco, Islamic universities and colleges, Educational institutions established in the 9th century, 859 establishments, Buildings and structures in Fes, Almoravid dynasty, Moroccan architecture, Berber architecture, Arabic architecture, 1130s architecture, Mosques in Morocco, University of al-Karaouine

Fes el Bali

Fes el Bali is not to be confused with the newer and smaller medina, Fes Jdid, which was founded by the Marinid dynasty in 1276. Fes el Bali (English: Old fes) is the oldest and walled part of Fes, Morocco. Fes el Bali was originally founded as the capital of the Idrisid Dynasty in between 789 and 808 AD. Besides being famous for having the oldest university in the world Fes el Bali, with a total population of 156 000, is also believed to be the biggest car-free urban area in the world.

Located at 34.0611, -4.97778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Fes, World Heritage Sites in Morocco, Idrisid dynasty, Archaeological sites in Morocco, Moroccan Zaydis

Fes Jdid

Fes Jdid is one of the 3 parts of Fes, Morocco. It was founded by the Marinids in 1276 as an extension to Fes el Bali.

Located at 34.0553, -4.99028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Fes

Ibn Danan Synagogue (Fes)

The Ibn Danan Synagogue, is a synagogue in Fes, Morocco, dating from the 17th century.

Located at 34.0523, -4.9922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Synagogues in Morocco, 17th-century synagogues, Buildings and structures in Fes

Bou Inania Madrasa

The Madrasa Bou Inania (also Bu Inaniya, المدرسة أبو عنانية بفاس) is a madrasa in Fes, Morocco, founded in AD 1351–56 by the Abu Inan Faris, who also founded the Madrasa Bou Inania in Meknes. It is widely acknowledged as an excellent example of Marinid architecture. The name "Bou Inania" comes from the first part of the sultan's name "Abou Inan". The madrasa functioned both as an educational institute and as a congregational mosque. This is the only madrasa in Fes with a minaret.

Located at 34.0619, -4.98278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Madrassas, Moroccan madrasas, Berber architecture, Moorish architecture, Moroccan architecture, Mosques in Morocco, Buildings and structures in Fes, 1350s architecture, Moroccan culture

Dar al-Magana

Dar al-Magana (Arabic for "clockhouse") is a house in Fes, Morocco, built by the Marinid Sultan Abu Inan Faris which holds a weight-powered water clock. The muwaqqit Abou al-Hassan Ibn Ali Ahmed Tlemsani was responsible for building the clock, which was finished on 6 May 1357. The Dar al-Magana is opposite the Bou Inania Madrasa and connected to this school. The clock consists of 13 windows and platforms carrying brass bowls.

Located at 34.0622, -4.9824 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Morocco, Clocks, 1350s architecture

Al-Attarine Madrasa

The Al-Attarine Madrasa is a madrasa in Fes, Morocco, near the Al-Qarawiyyin. It was built by the Marinid sultan Uthman II Abu Said (r. 1310-1331) in 1323-5. The madrasa takes its name from the Souk al-Attarine, the spice and perfume market.

Located at 34.065, -4.97333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Madrassas, Moroccan madrasas, Buildings and structures in Fes, 1320s architecture