Bou Jeloud Mosque

The Bou Jeloud Mosque features horseshoe arches, a central fountain in the square courtyard, and rows of brick columns supporting the hypostyle prayer hall.

Built during the Almohad period between 1184 and 1199 CE under Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, the mosque stands on the former site of an Almoravid kasbah.

The mosque serves as a central gathering point for Sunni Muslim worshippers, offering daily prayers and religious education within the medieval walls of Fez.

Visitors must wear appropriate clothing covering shoulders and knees, remove shoes before entering, and avoid visiting during prayer times displayed at the entrance.

The minaret contains the first known foundation inscription from the Marinid dynasty on any monument, added during their rule of Fez in 1248.

Location: Fez

Founders: Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur

Architectural style: Islamic architecture

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 34.06106,-4.98458

Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:47