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Fez

facts in brief


Part of Aubin's map, 1904
Part of Aubin's map, 1904






Facts in brief:

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.

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