El Glaoui Palace, Fez, Aristocratic palace in Medina district, Fez, Morocco.
El Glaoui Palace features a central courtyard with rectangular pool, surrounded by rooms decorated with zellige tiles and carved wooden ceilings.
The palace belonged to Madani Glaoui, who acquired it after supporting Sultan Abd al-Hafid during the Hafidiya civil war in early 1900s.
The palace incorporates traditional Moroccan architectural elements with intricate tile work, detailed plaster moldings, and decorated wooden structures.
Located outside the medina in a quiet street, the palace charges 25 dirhams per person for entry and offers guided tours.
El Glaoui Palace was the first building in Morocco to incorporate electric lighting and heating systems during its construction period.
Location: Fez
Part of: Medina of Fez
GPS coordinates: 34.05917,-4.97928
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:05
Fes displays Morocco's history through its architecture, mosques, and crafts. The city contains one of the world's oldest universities, traditional tanneries, and notable religious schools. Blue gates, palaces, museums, and fortresses define the urban landscape. The Jewish quarters and synagogues add to the city's cultural heritage.
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