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Borj Sud

A sight in Fes, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Borj Sud in Fes
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Why go

Restored 1582 Saadian fort on the hill south of the medina, now a fortifications museum with sweeping old-city views.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Fes, alongside 6 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is The Ruined Garden, 1.1 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    The Ruined Garden

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

    Food · 1.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque

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

    Sight · 1.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Al-Attarine Madrasa

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

    Sight · 1.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts

    Restored fondouk with carved cedar work and a rooftop cafe.

    Sight · 1.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Chouara Tannery

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

    Sight · 1.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Bou Inania Madrasa

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

    Sight · 1.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Borj Sud 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

Another curated sight 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 Borj Sud itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

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

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Borj Sud, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
323H+MV9, Av. Borj S, Fès, Morocco
Coordinates
34.05417, -4.97028
Destination
Fes, Morocco

Borj Sud: quick answers

How much time do you need at Borj Sud?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Borj Sud. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Borj Sud?

Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Walk up from Bab Jdid; go late afternoon for the light and calls to prayer.

Is Borj Sud free?

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

Where is Borj Sud?

Borj Sud is at 323H+MV9, Av. Borj S, Fès, Morocco. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Borj Sud?

Borj Sud appears on Morocco Imperial Cities, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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