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Mosques in Fez

Mosques in Fez are an integral part of the city and people’s daily life. They are not only places of worship but also masterpieces of the Moroccan architecture. In the Andalus quarter of the medina, a beautiful mosque was built at the same time as the Kairaouine. In 818 many people fleeing the riots of Córdoba left al-Andalus and took refuge in Morocco. Having settled on the right bank of the Wadi Fez, these new inhabitants would soon participate in the construction of a huge mosque that would bear their name. 

Al-Hamra mosque in Fez comes from 1350, though recently renovated. It is in wonderful condition and it reflects a window into the 14th century construction of the Marinid period. 

Front door of the Al-Andalus Mosque in Fez Medina
Front door of the Al-Andalus Mosque in Fez Medina
Locals gathering in front of the mosque's main gate
Locals gathering in front of the mosque's main gate
Wood work above main door - Mosques in Fez
Wood work above main door - Mosques in Fez
Decorated details of the main door
Decorated details of the main door
A street sign for Mosque Al-Nouar in Fez
A street sign for Mosque Al-Nouar in Fez
Minaret of the Chrabliyine Mosque
A white minaret of the Jamai Al-Hamra - Mosques in Fez
A white minaret of the Jamai Al-Hamra - Mosques in Fez
Exterior of the Jamai Al-Hamra
Exterior of the Jamai Al-Hamra
A sign beside the mosque (The Al-Hambra Mosque)
A sign beside the mosque (The Al-Hambra Mosque)
Main door of the al-Hamra Mosque
Main door of the al-Hamra Mosque

Bab Boujloud Mosque stands on the opposite side of the famous Gate of Boujloud. It is beautiful mosque with an entrance facing the bab. There are few small doors on the side of the mosque as well. Chrabliyine Mosque is from the Marinid period in Fez, built in 1342. The area around the mosque is known as Chrabliyine.

Jamai Boujloud Fes at night - Mosques in Fez
Swallows nesting above the main door of the Boujloud Mosque
Swallows nesting above the main door of the Boujloud Mosque
Tall minaret of the Jamai Boujloud
A medium height minaret of the Jamai Boujloud
A side door of the Boujloud Mosque
The Boujloud Gate and the Mosque with same name
The Boujloud Gate and the Mosque with same name
Behind wood structures, a minaret of the Chrabliyine Mosque rises
Behind wood structures, a minaret of the Chrabliyine Mosque rises
A sign beside the main door of the Chrabliyine Mosque
A sign beside the main door of the Chrabliyine Mosque
Main door of the Chrabliyine - Mosques in Fez
Main door of the Chrabliyine - Mosques in Fez
Wood work above the main entrance
Wood work above the main entrance
Ablution area of the Chrabliyine - Mosques in Fez
Ablution area of the Chrabliyine - Mosques in Fez