Marinid Tombs Travel Guide: Top Sights in Morocco, Tours & Travel

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Marinid Tombs- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Morocco; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Marinid Tombs, located on a hill overlooking the historic medina of Fes al-Bali, offer a glimpse into the legacy of the Marinid dynasty, which ruled Morocco from the 13th to the 15th century. Established in the 14th century, these royal tombs reflect the dynasty's architectural ambition and cultural reverence. Two prominent mausoleums, once adorned with green-tiled pyramidal roofs, stand as the most recognizable remnants, alongside intricate craftsmanship that hints at their former grandeur. Inspired by Islamic funerary traditions, the tombs' design links Morocco to broader Islamic architectural trends.

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Attractions in Fes

Medina of Fez

4.6

Chouara Tannery

4.2

Bou Inania Madrasa

4.4

Bab Bou Jeloud

4.6

Al Attarine Madrasa

4.8

Royal Palace of Fez

Dar Batha Museum

3.8

Bab Makina Plaza

Reviews of Marinid Tombs

Dhwani J.

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-31

I thoroughly enjoyed the view from here of the whole medina of Fes as well as a huge maqbara. It was free of cost to enter and there are no posters or information that I saw regarding these tombs. A beautiful spot to go watch the sunrise/sunset as well. We drove here but I would also recommend a short hike from the Borj Nord Museum.
Miles Macdonald

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-27

Nice walk up here from the Medina. Great views south across the city of Fes and north towards the hills. The tombs date back to the 14th century and were used as a necropolis for the Marinid dynasty who ruled in Morocco between the 13th & 15th centuries.
K C

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-30

Some truly amazing views from the top. Takes about 30 minutes to get there once you're out of the Medina. Good to see some restoration work going on too. Make sure you take plenty of water with you. It's such a shame there is so much litter and hardly any bins, think I saw one on the way.
Emily Lawrence

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-06

ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING STROLL WITH MESMERIZING VIEWS FROM OLD MEDINA. ENCOUNTERED A TRULY REMARKABLE MAN SELLING HIS WARES. HE LIVES IN A WHITE HOUSE IN THE HILLS. HIS WARMTH AND KINDNESS WERE EXCEPTIONAL. NOT ONCE DID HE PUSH US TO MAKE A PURCHASE; INSTEAD, HE SHARED STORIES ABOUT THE CITY'S CHANGES AND NEVER SOUGHT ANY FINANCIAL. I DIDN’T GET A PHOTO OF HIM, BUT I DID CAPTURE A MOMENT OF HIM WALKING – A FLEETING GLIMPSE OF GENUINE GOODNESS. IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE, CONSIDER SUPPORTING HIM – A GENUINE GEM AMONG THE LOCALS.
Jake Jackson

4
Reviewed: 2024-02-14

Beautiful view of the city. Well worth the walk to get out of the city for a bit.