Bab Segma, Fez

Name: Bab Segma
Address: Fez, Morocco

#60 among attractions in Fez

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Bab Segma was a former Marinid gate in Fes, Morocco. It was located north of Fes el-Jdid and was built in 1286 as a part of the Marinid royal gardens located there. The towers of the gate are still visible today and the name of the gate is still used as a toponym in the area. ()

Coordinates: 34°3'36"N, 4°59'33"W

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Fez Morocco

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Bab Segma – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mnebhi Palace, Bou Inania Madrasa, Ibn Danan Synagogue, Jnan Sbil Gardens.

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Palace
Mnebhi Palace, Fez
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Mosque, Vernacular architecture
Bou Inania Madrasa, Fez
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Simple 17th-century Orthodox synagogue
Ibn Danan Synagogue, Fez
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling city of Fez, Morocco, the Ibn Danan Synagogue stands as a testament to the rich Jewish heritage that has contributed to the city's diverse cultural tapestry. This historical synagogue is a significant landmark, offering a glimpse...
~1460 ftE
Garden, Park
Jnan Sbil Gardens, Fez
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Synagogue
Al Fassiyine Synagogue, Fez
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Bab al-Amer, Fez
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~1620 ftSE
Mosque
Al-Hamra Mosque, Fez
8 min walk • Nestled within the ancient city of Fez, Morocco, the Al-Hamra Mosque stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural wonder. This historic mosque, whose name means "The Red" in Arabic, has been a place of worship and a community cornerstone for centuries.
~1440 ftE
Square
Place Bou Jeloud, Fez
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Bab Semmarine, Fez
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Bab Dekkakin, Fez
4 min walk • Bab Dekkakin is an often-overlooked historical gateway located in the vibrant city of Fez, Morocco. This ancient door, whose name translates to "Gate of the Benches," is nestled within the walls of the renowned Fez el Bali, the oldest walled part of the city.
0.4 miNE
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Bab Mahrouk, Fez
11 min walk • Bab Mahrouk, also spelled Bab Mahruq, is historically the main western city gate of Fes el Bali, the old walled city of Fes, Morocco. The gate dates from 1204 and is located on the northwestern corner of Place Bou Jeloud, near the edge of Kasbah an-Nouar.

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Which popular attractions are close to Bab Segma?

Nearby attractions include Bab Dekkakin, Fez (4 min walk), Great Mosque of Fes el-Jdid, Fez (5 min walk), Moulay Abdallah Mosque, Fez (6 min walk), Place Bou Jeloud, Fez (7 min walk).

How to get to Bab Segma by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bab Segma:

Bus

Gare Routière (12 min walk)
Fes Bab Jiaf (14 min walk)

Train

Fès-Ville فاس-مدينة (30 min walk)