The Marinid Tombs or Merenid Tombs are a set of ruined monumental tombs on a hill above and north of Fes al-Bali, the old city of Fez, Morocco. They were originally a royal necropolis for the Marinid dynasty which ruled over Morocco in the 13th to 15th centuries.

Under the Merinids (13th to 15th centuries), a new town (Fez Jedid) was founded (in 1276) to the west of the ancient one (Fez El-Bali). It contains the royal palace, the army headquarters, fortifications and residential areas.

Jan 26, 2020 · A stirring panorama of Old Fez awaits you at the ruins of a royal necropolis from the Marinid Dynasty (13th to 15th centuries). Ousting the Almohad Dynasty, the Marinids took over the city in 1250 and soon established the new fortified palace city of Fes el-Jdid beside the old city, Fes el-Bali.

Jun 29, 2022 · When the Marinid tribes conquered Fez and made it their capital in 1250, the city was endowed with a medley of massive buildings and monuments. At one point, this medieval construction boom also included a series of tombs atop a hill on the outskirts of town.

Dec 10, 2014 · The tombs that loom above the city of Fez are one of the many structures built by the Merenids during their rule. Although little remains of their original decorations and not a lot is known about who exactly is buried there, this mystery only serves to entice more and more visitors each year.

Oct 21, 2010 · Crumbling necropolis set high above Fez. Looming above the northern walls of the Fez Medina are the skeletal remains of the Merenid Tombs. Built in the 14th century, the tombs were once the...

These 14th-century tombs are in a dramatic, advanced state of ruin. The real draw is the spectacular views over Fez and the mountains to the north. At dusk, locals gather to watch the lights come on and hear the muezzin's prayer calls echo around the valley.

The Fortifications of Fez (also spelled Fes) comprise a complex circuit of ramparts and gates surrounding Fes el-Bali and Fes el-Jdid, two urban agglomerations that compose the old "medina" of Fes, Morocco.

Mar 5, 2014 · Head through the door that requires four cube bits and you'll reach limestone ruins with ivy. There's one cube bit on top of the large structure and there are several doorways leading to smaller...

Journey into the heart of medieval Morocco with an immersive stay in Fez, where ancient crafts and timeless traditions come alive. Master the arts of the medina through hands-on workshops with local artisans – weaving textiles, shaping pottery, crafting bronze plates, carving wood, and creating traditional drums.