Bab Boujeloud (Blue Gate), Fes (must see)
Enclosed within imposing walls, the large Pacha el-Baghdadi Square serves as a link between the medina and F猫s el-Jedid. On one side of it stands Bab Boujeloud, a meeting place with a great concentration of caf茅s and stalls. With its distinctive polychrome-tiled facades in blue (the traditional color of Fes) on the outside and green (symbolizing Islam) facing the Medina, it's a pretty unmistakable sight.
Constructed in 1913 in the Moorish style, this fine monumental structure consists of three symmetrical horseshoe arches. Despite being a millennium younger than the surrounding medina, dating back to the French protectorate era, it is considered the primary and most aesthetically pleasing entry point into F猫s el-Bali. Interestingly, the gate locks from the outside, which may have been a measure implemented by French authorities to keep the unruly old city bottled up at night.
As the use of heavy artillery evolved, the fortified gates of F猫s transitioned from practical defense mechanisms to ornamental structures, enhancing the city's prestige and facilitating the collection of city taxes. From this entranceway, visitors can catch a glimpse of the minaret of the Bou Inania Medersa to the left, and enjoy the car-free surroundings.
Constructed in 1913 in the Moorish style, this fine monumental structure consists of three symmetrical horseshoe arches. Despite being a millennium younger than the surrounding medina, dating back to the French protectorate era, it is considered the primary and most aesthetically pleasing entry point into F猫s el-Bali. Interestingly, the gate locks from the outside, which may have been a measure implemented by French authorities to keep the unruly old city bottled up at night.
As the use of heavy artillery evolved, the fortified gates of F猫s transitioned from practical defense mechanisms to ornamental structures, enhancing the city's prestige and facilitating the collection of city taxes. From this entranceway, visitors can catch a glimpse of the minaret of the Bou Inania Medersa to the left, and enjoy the car-free surroundings.
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Sight Name: Bab Boujeloud (Blue Gate)
Sight Location: Fes, Morocco (See walking tours in Fes)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Fes, Morocco (See walking tours in Fes)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Fes, Morocco
Create Your Own Walk in Fes
Creating your own self-guided walk in Fes is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Fes New Town Walking Tour
Created by the French in the early 20th century, Ville Nouvelle (New Town) is a relatively modern central district of Fez. A far cry from the sensory overload provided by the old Medina, this neighborhood was originally designed to accommodate foreigners and affluent Moroccans only.
Still, Fez's Ville Nouvelle is as much 'real' Morocco as any donkey-packed lane in the old city.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Still, Fez's Ville Nouvelle is as much 'real' Morocco as any donkey-packed lane in the old city.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Fes Old Town Walking Tour
North and west of the fabled Atlas Mountains of North Africa is the ancient city of Fes, or Fez. It is centered on the Fes River.
In the year 789 Idris I founded the city and the Idrisid dynasty. The city was two settlements on either side of the river. In the 11th century, Sultan Yusuf ibn Tashfin established Almoravid rule. He united the settlements into Fes el-Bali. The Almoravids were... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
In the year 789 Idris I founded the city and the Idrisid dynasty. The city was two settlements on either side of the river. In the 11th century, Sultan Yusuf ibn Tashfin established Almoravid rule. He united the settlements into Fes el-Bali. The Almoravids were... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles