Fes Jdid
فاس الجديد
The 'new city' built by the Marinid dynasty in the 13th century, with a royal palace, a Jewish quarter and wide main streets. It is more orderly and easier to navigate than the old city.
Fes el-Jdid, meaning 'New Fez,' was built in 1276 by the Marinid dynasty as a royal city and military camp on the western side of the old city, and it is part of the World Heritage site. The Grand Rue main street is lined with shops and traditional cafés. The district includes the royal palace, the Jewish quarter, the Red Mosque and the southern city gates. Its streets are wider and flatter than those of Fez el-Bali, so it is harder to get lost. A free walking tour takes about 1 to 2 hours.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mellah of Fes & Ibn Danan Synagogue
- Royal Palace of Fes (Dar al-Makhzen)
- Jnan Sbil Gardens
- Bab Bou Jeloud
- Dar Batha Museum
- Bou Inania Madrasa
- Borj Nord
- Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts