The Marinid Tombs of Fez 🇲🇦

The Marinid Tombs are a set of ruined monumental tombs on a hill above and north of Fes al-Bali, the old city of Fez, Morocco. They were originally a royal necropolis for the Marinid dynasty which ruled over Morocco in the 13th to 15th centuries. The tombs are attributed to the 14th century, during the Marinid dynasty, hence their name. The site is a popular lookout point over the historic city of Fez. The Marinids conquered Fez in 1250 (CE) and turned it into their capital, eventually cementing this status by building a new fortified palace-city, Fes el-Jdid, in 1276 alongside the existing old city (Fes el-Bali). The Marinids established a fortified palace on the hill to the north of Fes el-Bali known as al-Qula (today also known as the “Hill of the Marinids”). The palace also included a mosque and a bathhouse. The Marinid Tombs are a testament to the rich history of Morocco and the architectural prowess of the Marinid dynasty. #christmastrip