Funduq al-Najjariyyin
Funduq al-Najjariyyin, Historic inn and wood crafts museum in Medina of Fez, Morocco.
The Funduq al-Najjariyyin features three floors arranged around a central courtyard with galleries decorated in intricate tilework and carved cedar wood patterns.
Built in 1711 under Sultan Ismail Ibn Sharif, this structure served as lodging for merchants and craftsmen before becoming a police station during French colonial rule.
The museum displays traditional Moroccan wooden artifacts, including doors, musical instruments, and religious items that represent both Andalusian and Amazigh influences.
Located in Al-Najjariyyin square near the Nejjarine Fountain, the museum opens daily with guided tours available in multiple languages for visitors.
The building contains an original metal scale from its trading era and maintains a functioning public fountain that continues to supply water to local residents.
Location: Fez
Part of: Medina of Fez
GPS coordinates: 34.06486,-4.97586
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:33
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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