R'cif Square and R'cif Mosque, Fes
Though the caf茅s around the Blue Gate ("Bab Boujeloud") are always ripe with entertainment of the people-watching variety, head down to the R'cif Square to take in a truly authentic local experience, especially around sunset. Children play, women gather, and visitors can soak in the lively ambiance from the stadium-style seating.
The square's focal point is the so-called "Mosque of the Paved Road", a significant edifice with its towering minaret and imposing presence on the city's skyline. Built in the 18th century on the cliffside by the Bou Khrareb River, it serves as a landmark at the entrance to the nearby pier and the city's central markets (or "souqs").
Inside the mosque, you will find a spacious courtyard bordered by arcaded galleries, typical of Moroccan mosque architecture. At the center of the courtyard is a rectangular water basin, providing a place for ablutions, sheltered by a small pavilion. Meanwhile, the prayer hall, marked by rows of horseshoe arches, invites worshippers to engage in prayer and contemplation.
The square's focal point is the so-called "Mosque of the Paved Road", a significant edifice with its towering minaret and imposing presence on the city's skyline. Built in the 18th century on the cliffside by the Bou Khrareb River, it serves as a landmark at the entrance to the nearby pier and the city's central markets (or "souqs").
Inside the mosque, you will find a spacious courtyard bordered by arcaded galleries, typical of Moroccan mosque architecture. At the center of the courtyard is a rectangular water basin, providing a place for ablutions, sheltered by a small pavilion. Meanwhile, the prayer hall, marked by rows of horseshoe arches, invites worshippers to engage in prayer and contemplation.
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Sight Name: R'cif Square and R'cif Mosque
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
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
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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.
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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