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Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes
The blue-tiled 1913 gateway forming the main western entrance to the Fes el-Bali medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Fes-Meknes, Morocco · Africa
Fes is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Fès al Bali, 51km from Volubilis.
Fes is a major city located in Fes-Meknes, Morocco. With a population of 1,191,905, it is one of the largest urban centers in Africa.
On a road trip, Fes sits in Morocco, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Casablanca time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fes to your route.
The Siege of Fez was a military operation carried out by Moroccan resistance fighters under the leadership of Sherif Muhammad al-Hijami and Sidi Raho between 25 May and 2 June 1912, against the city of Fez and occupying French troops, in reaction to the Treaty of Fez. The operation consisted of a blockade of the cityRead more
along with occasional direct offensives within the city walls.
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Fes is located in Fes-Meknes, Morocco, Africa. The coordinates are 34.0331 latitude, -5.0003 longitude.
Fes has a population of approximately 1,191,905 people, making it a major city in Morocco.
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Royal Gendarmerie (outside cities): 177.
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landmark
The blue-tiled 1913 gateway forming the main western entrance to the Fes el-Bali medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
4 km · about 5 min drive
ancient ruins
The best-preserved Roman ruins in North Africa, featuring impressive mosaics, a triumphal arch, and a basilica in a scenic setting near Meknes, Morocco.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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