Marinid Tombs, Ancient mausoleum ruins on a hilltop in Fez, Morocco
The Marinid Tombs contain two rectangular mausoleums with fragments of carved stucco decoration and Arabic inscriptions on the remaining walls.
Built in the 14th century, these royal burial chambers marked the final resting place for members of the Marinid dynasty who ruled Morocco until 1415.
The tombs represent the architectural preferences of the Marinid period, incorporating geometric patterns and calligraphic elements typical of Islamic design.
Visitors can reach the tombs by taking a 30-minute walk from Fes El Bali or hiring a taxi, with daytime visits recommended for safety.
The elevation of the tombs provides a complete view of Fez Medina, where multiple calls to prayer create an acoustic experience across the landscape.
Location: Fez
GPS coordinates: 34.06981,-4.97941
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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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Chouara Tannery
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Zawiya of Moulay Idris II
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Al-Attarine Madrasa
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Dar al-Magana
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Funduq al-Najjariyyin
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El-Jamai Palace
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Borj Nord
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Sidi Ahmed al-Tijani Zawiya
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Chrabliyine Mosque
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Place Seffarine
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Tala'a Kebira
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Mnebhi Palace
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Seffarin Madrasa
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Bab Guissa
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Foundouk Tetouaniyine
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Cherratine Madrasa
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Riad Ba Mohamed Chergui
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Fondouk Chemaine
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Dar Adiyel
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Ain al-Kheil Mosque
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Medersa Al Mesbahia
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Funduq Sagha
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Diwan Mosque
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Borj Neffara
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Bab Guissa Mosque
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Museum of Arms of Borj Nord
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