Jnan Sbil Gardens, Public garden between Fes el-Jdid and Fes el-Bali, Morocco
Jnan Sbil Gardens is a large green space situated between Fes el-Jdid and Fes el-Bali, with multiple fountains, water channels, and trees throughout. The layout divides the grounds into geometric sections with open lawns alternating with densely planted areas of diverse vegetation.
A sultan commissioned the gardens in the 19th century as an extension of the royal palace, originally connecting them through a hidden underground passage. The connection was severed in the early 20th century, after which the grounds gradually opened to public use.
Local residents use the gardens as an everyday retreat from the bustle of the surrounding medina, where families gather in the shade to spend time together. The space has become a social hub where people walk, rest, and enjoy quiet moments away from the narrow streets outside.
The gardens are open daily except Mondays, giving visitors a full week of opportunities to explore the grounds. Late afternoon is the best time to visit, as cooler temperatures make walking through the space more comfortable.
Two ancient water wheels called norias still stand within the grounds, remnants of a system that once pumped water to supply the city above. These structures reveal how people historically managed water in the region through ingenious mechanical methods.
Location: Fez
GPS coordinates: 34.05828,-4.98681
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
Fes preserves centuries of Moroccan history through its streets, mosques, and workshops. The medieval old town brings together religious schools such as Medersa Bou Inania and Al-Attarine Madrasa, where students studied theology and law since the 14th century. The blue gate of Bab Bou Jeloud marks the entrance to the medina, where Rue Talaa Kebira leads through old Fes. The Kairaouine Mosque has stood at the center of the city since the 9th century and houses one of the oldest universities in the world. Museums like Dar Batha display traditional ceramics and woodwork, while the Nejjarine Museum focuses on historic wooden crafts. The city also documents military history through Borj Nord and Borj Sud, two 16th-century fortresses that once guarded the medina. The Marinid Tombs sit on a hill above the city and offer views across the rooftops of Fes. In the Jewish quarter of Mellah, synagogues like Ibn Danan recall the centuries-long presence of the Jewish community. Palaces such as Dar el Makhzen with its golden gates and traditional tanneries like Chouara show how crafts shaped the city's economy. The Jnan Sbil garden provides a quiet contrast to the dense buildings of the old town.
Dar al-Makhzen Fez
849 m
Bou Inania Madrasa
577 m
Bab Bou Jeloud
458 m
Fes Jdid
463 m
Dar al-Magana
596 m
Dar Batha
456 m
Grand Mosque of Fes el-Jdid
453 m
Al-Hamra Mosque
441 m
Ibn Danan Synagogue
768 m
Bab Mahrouk
494 m
Kasbah An-Nouar
480 m
El Glaoui Palace, Fez
701 m
Tala'a Kebira
768 m
Dar al-Makina
467 m
Abu al-Hassan Mosque
588 m
Bab Lhadid
664 m
Slat El Fassiyine Synagogue
666 m
Riad Ba Mohamed Chergui
822 m
Bab Dekkakin
422 m
Al-Beida Mosque
408 m
Bou Jeloud Mosque
371 m
Kasbah of Cherarda
632 m
Bab el-Semarine
544 m
Bab Segma
559 m
Bab Chorfa
454 m
Moulay Abdallah Mosque
686 m
Musée Batha
446 m
Dar Pacha Tazi
727 mReviews
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