Place Florence (Florence Square), Fes
Located strategically in the New Town of Fes, the tree-planted Florence Square holds a prominent position thanks to its main urban axis—a spacious boulevard with a central island that facilitates significant pedestrian traffic. This symbolic spot holds special significance for the people of Fes, drawing inspiration from the iconic Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence, Italy, evident in its octagonal shape.
To the south of the square stands the Art Deco-style Bank al-Maghrib building, designed by architect René Canu, who combined a series of wide arches complemented by a symmetrical arrangement of rectangular windows. Adjacent to this, on the east side of Avenue Hassan II, is the Central Post Office building. Further southwest of the post office lies the Court of Appeals building, erected between 1934 and 1936 by architects Adrien Laforgue and Antoine Marchisio.
To the south of the square stands the Art Deco-style Bank al-Maghrib building, designed by architect René Canu, who combined a series of wide arches complemented by a symmetrical arrangement of rectangular windows. Adjacent to this, on the east side of Avenue Hassan II, is the Central Post Office building. Further southwest of the post office lies the Court of Appeals building, erected between 1934 and 1936 by architects Adrien Laforgue and Antoine Marchisio.
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Sight Name: Place Florence (Florence Square)
Sight Location: Fes, Morocco (See walking tours in Fes)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Fes, Morocco (See walking tours in Fes)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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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