Funduq al-Najjariyyin
Funduq al-Najjariyyin, Historic inn and wood crafts museum in Medina of Fez, Morocco.
Funduq al-Najjariyyin is a historic inn and wood crafts museum in the Medina of Fez with three floors arranged around a central courtyard. The galleries feature intricate tilework and carved cedar patterns that decorate the walls and ceilings.
The building was constructed in 1711 under Sultan Ismail Ibn Sharif and served as lodging for merchants and craftsmen. It later became a police station during French colonial rule before being transformed into a museum.
The building displays traditional Moroccan woodwork throughout its rooms, shaped by Andalusian and Amazigh influences. Visitors see doors, musical instruments, and religious objects that reflect the craft heritage of this region.
The building sits on Al-Najjariyyin square next to the Nejjarine Fountain, making it easy to locate. Guided tours are available in multiple languages, and you should visit during posted opening hours.
The building preserves an original scale from its trading era that visitors can still view. The site also has a working public fountain that continues to supply water to local residents today.
Location: Fez
Part of: Medina of Fez
GPS coordinates: 34.06486,-4.97586
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.
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