Bab el-Semarine, City gate in Medina of Fez, Morocco.
Bab el-Semarine features stone walls with geometric patterns and inscriptions that mark a main entrance to the Medina of Fez.
The gate has maintained its position as a vital entry point to Fez's Medina since the medieval period, directing flows of merchants and residents.
Local artisans maintain workshops near the gate, producing traditional crafts using methods passed down through generations of Moroccan craftspeople.
Visitors can reach the gate by following the main pedestrian path through the Medina, with numerous signs indicating its direction from central locations.
The name Bab el-Semarine translates to Gate of the Herbs, referencing the historical trade of spices and medicinal plants in this section.
Location: Fez
Part of: Medina of Fez
GPS coordinates: 34.05417,-4.99000
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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