The Great Mosque of New Fez

Fez, Morocco

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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The Great Mosque of Fes el-Jdid, the principal Friday mosque of the Marinid-era royal citadel in Fez, Morocco, was founded around 1276 during the establishment of the city itself, making it the oldest mosque in this quarter. Built in Moorish and Islamic architectural traditions using brick and wood, the structure follows the characteristic North African mosque plan, comprising a hypostyle prayer hall, an internal courtyard, and an ornate minaret. Though possibly redecorated in subsequent periods, the mosque remains largely unchanged from its medieval foundations. Its annexes include a mausoleum with several tombs, one traditionally attributed to Sultan Abu Inan, though lacking confirming inscriptions. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it stands as a significant monument to Marinid-period Islamic architecture.