Bab Bou Jeloud
باب بوجلود
The most famous gate of the old city of Fes, blue on the outside and green on the inside, covered in mosaic tiles. It is the iconic entrance to the medina.
باب بوجلود was built in 1913 during the French protectorate period, in the traditional Moorish horseshoe-arch style. The outer face is covered in blue glazed tiles, with blue symbolizing Fes, while the inner face toward the old city is green, symbolizing Islam. Through the arch you can see the المدرسة البوعنانية and the minaret of another mosque, the most classic composition in Fes. Just inside the gate, Talaa Kebira and Talaa Seghira begin, and the surrounding area is packed with restaurants, cafés, and snack stalls, making it a convenient meeting point for exploring the old city. Outside, Boujloud Square and gardens offer a place to rest, and the Jnan Sbil Garden is within a 10-minute walk. Entry is free. A red petit taxi from the new town to the gate costs about 10 to 15 dirhams, so ask the driver to use the meter. Self-styled guides often approach visitors near the gate. Decline firmly when you don’t need one.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bou Inania Madrasa
- Dar Batha Museum
- Jnan Sbil Gardens
- Borj Nord
- Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts
- Fes Jdid
- Marinid Tombs
- Zawiya of Moulay Idris II