Place details
Place nameFez
Other namesFas, Al Fas, Al-Fez, Fès, Fas
CountryAl-Magreb
Latitude34.083
Longitude-5
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
The oldest of Morocco's imperial cities and one of sacred cities of Islam. It is noted for numerous mosques including Qarawiyin Mosque, the oldest in northern Africa. It is the site of a famous university founded in 859.