Bab Bou Jeloud - Wikipedia
Bab Bou Jeloud (also spelled Bab Boujeloud or Bab Boujloud) is an ornate city gate in Fes el Bali, the old city of Fez, Morocco. The current gate was built by the French colonial administration in 1913 to serve as the grand entrance to the old city.
Bab Bou Jeloud: The Iconic Blue Gate of Fez, Morocco
Dec 29, 2023 · Bab Bou Jeloud, also known as the Blue Gate, is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Fez, Morocco. It is the main entrance to the old city, or medina, of Fez, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest car-free urban area in the world.
The Blue Gate of Fes – Fez, Morocco - Atlas Obscura
Jun 2, 2016 · If you’ve been to Fes, Morocco, you’ll immediately recognize the Grande Porte Bab Boujeloud, also known as “The Blue Gate of Fes.” If you exit through the Bab Boujloud, however, you’ll note...
Bab Bou Jeloud, the Blue Gate in the Medina of Fez
Bab Bou Jeloud, the Blue Gate in the Medina of Fez. Surrounded by nearly 20 kilometres of ramparts, the ancient Fez Medina is one of the most interesting and picturesque places not only in Morocco, but also in North Africa.
Bab Boujloud - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
Bab Bou Jeloud is the very elaborate gate to the Medina, the souk, the market place. This Gate is not really very old, but was in fact built in 1913, to replace the much older,original Gate which dates to the 12th century.
The Blue Gate: Exploring Fes’s Old Medina - TouristInMorocco.com
Mar 20, 2023 · The Blue Gate or Bab Bou Jeloud as it is called in Arabic is one of the most well-known sights in the ancient Moroccan city of Fes. This entrance gate to the old city (medina) of Fes is a stunning example of Moroccan architecture and a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Fes.
Bab Bou Jeloud | Attractions - Lonely Planet
Bab Bou Jeloud. Medina, Fez, Morocco, Africa. What's considered the 'front door' of the medina dates only from 1913, when the French punched a hole in the city wall and erected this grand triple-arched gate, decorated with blue tiles on the outer face and green inside.
Bab Bou Jeloud - worldwanderings.net
Jan 15, 2021 · Bab Bou Jeloud. Before arriving in Fès, I was studying the map and general layout of the historic city. This one seems much larger than Chefchaoen by several magnitudes. I was thinking that if Google Maps was next to useless in Chefchaoen, it would be …
Bab Boujloud in Fez, Morocco - Journey Beyond Travel
Sep 24, 2015 · Perhaps the most famous gate in Fez (or all of Morocco), Bab Boujloud is one of the city's most iconic emblems. Find out what makes this gate so special.
Bab Bou Jeloud (Bab Boujeloud) - What To Know BEFORE You …
Craftsmen piece together hand-chiseled, brilliantly colored tiles to create elaborate geometric patterns—without representing humans or animals, as that is forbidden in Islam. The gray clay that made Fez a center for pottery also made the city famous for zellige. Bab Bou Jeloud showcases that skill.