Zawiya of Moulay Idris II, Religious shrine in the Medina of Fez, Morocco
The Zaouia Moulay Idriss II features a tall minaret, green-tiled pyramidal roof, and white marble fountain within its central courtyard complex.
The shrine gained renewed importance in 1437 when workers discovered the remains of Idris II during restoration work of the religious complex.
The mausoleum holds daily prayer sessions and hosts the annual Mouloud celebration, marking Prophet Muhammad's birthday with traditional ceremonies.
The shrine remains open 24 hours daily, though access to the tomb area and internal spaces is reserved exclusively for Muslim visitors.
Wooden barriers surrounding the complex mark traditional boundaries that historically prevented Christians, Jews, and pack animals from entering the sacred area.
Location: Fez
Inception: 1440
Part of: Medina of Fez
GPS coordinates: 34.06485,-4.97472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
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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