Al-Anouar Mosque, Fez

#40 among attractions in Fez

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The Al-Anouar Mosque, formerly also known as the Mosque of the Sheikhs, was the oldest mosque in Fes, Morocco. It was founded by Idris I at the same time as he founded the city itself, in the early 9th century. It was located slightly northeast of the current Mosque of the Andalusians, which surpassed it as the main mosque of the area. Today only remnants of the mosque have survived. ()

Coordinates: 34°3'52"N, 4°58'3"W

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Al-Anouar Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: R'cif Mosque, Mosque of the Andalusians, Bab Ftouh, Zawiya of Moulay Idris II.

~1730 ftSW
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~1810 ftSE
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0.4 miW
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~820 ftSW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Al-Anouar Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Mosque of the Andalusians, Fez (3 min walk), El-Oued Mosque, Fez (4 min walk), Place Seffarine, Fez (8 min walk), Hammam Saffarin, Fez (8 min walk).

How to get to Al-Anouar Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Al-Anouar Mosque:

Bus

Grande taxi Taza (12 min walk)
Gare Routière (29 min walk)

Train

Fès-Médina (15 min walk)