Bab Riafa (Gate of the Rifians), Fes
This gate is situated in the southern wall of the walled corridor constructed by Moulay Hassan in the 19th century to connect Fes el-Jdid with Fes el-Bali. While it could be associated with Fes el-Jdid, its precise location places it within this walled corridor.
Formerly, the site housed a garrison post or small kasbah that accommodated troops from the Rif mountain region in northern Morocco, hence the name "Gate of the Rifians". Today, a modern gateway stands at the location, allowing passage for a main road, Avenue de l'UNESCO.
Nearby, one can find the Jnan Sbil Gardens and the Royal Palace.
Formerly, the site housed a garrison post or small kasbah that accommodated troops from the Rif mountain region in northern Morocco, hence the name "Gate of the Rifians". Today, a modern gateway stands at the location, allowing passage for a main road, Avenue de l'UNESCO.
Nearby, one can find the Jnan Sbil Gardens and the Royal Palace.
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Sight Name: Bab Riafa (Gate of the Rifians)
Sight Location: Fes, Morocco (See walking tours in Fes)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Fes, Morocco (See walking tours in Fes)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Fes, Morocco
Create Your Own Walk in Fes
Creating your own self-guided walk in Fes is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Fes New Town Walking Tour
Created by the French in the early 20th century, Ville Nouvelle (New Town) is a relatively modern central district of Fez. A far cry from the sensory overload provided by the old Medina, this neighborhood was originally designed to accommodate foreigners and affluent Moroccans only.
Still, Fez's Ville Nouvelle is as much 'real' Morocco as any donkey-packed lane in the old city.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Still, Fez's Ville Nouvelle is as much 'real' Morocco as any donkey-packed lane in the old city.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Fes Old Town Walking Tour
North and west of the fabled Atlas Mountains of North Africa is the ancient city of Fes, or Fez. It is centered on the Fes River.
In the year 789 Idris I founded the city and the Idrisid dynasty. The city was two settlements on either side of the river. In the 11th century, Sultan Yusuf ibn Tashfin established Almoravid rule. He united the settlements into Fes el-Bali. The Almoravids were... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
In the year 789 Idris I founded the city and the Idrisid dynasty. The city was two settlements on either side of the river. In the 11th century, Sultan Yusuf ibn Tashfin established Almoravid rule. He united the settlements into Fes el-Bali. The Almoravids were... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles