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Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque

A sight in Fes el-Bali, free to visit and worth about 15 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque in Fes el-Bali
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Why go

Founded in 859 and among the world's oldest universities; non-Muslims view from the doors.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Fes, alongside 6 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 outdoor spot. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Al-Attarine Madrasa and Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts. At about 15 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Fes el-Bali
Price
Free
Time needed
15 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Fes, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Al-Attarine Madrasa

    Small 14th-century madrasa with some of the finest zellige tilework in Morocco.

    Sight · 0.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts

    Restored fondouk with carved cedar work and a rooftop cafe.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Chouara Tannery

    Medieval tannery with stone dye vats, viewed from leather-shop terraces.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    The Ruined Garden

    Garden restaurant in a ruined riad serving Moroccan street food and slow-cooked dishes.

    Food · 0.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Bou Inania Madrasa

    Marinid madrasa with carved stucco and cedar and a working minaret.

    Sight · 0.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Café Clock

    Multi-level cafe in a medina house, known for camel burgers and cultural events.

    Food · 0.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque is a stop on our Morocco Imperial Cities route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Fes

2 more curated sights in Fes. See the full Fes guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Fes run from 16°C in January to 38°C in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Fes from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Fes weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
327G+XMC, Fes, Morocco
Coordinates
34.06493, -4.97337
Destination
Fes, Morocco

Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque: quick answers

How much time do you need at Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque?

Plan on about 15 minutes at Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Peek through the main door into the courtyard.

Is Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque free?

Yes, we list Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque?

Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque is at 327G+XMC, Fes, Morocco, in Fes el-Bali. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque?

Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque appears on Morocco Imperial Cities, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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