Borj Nord Museum
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Must go sights in fes. Panoramic scenery of the Médina and surroundings are impressive and unforgettable. You might feel how passion for manufacturing weapon developed science technology and artifacts. The bus stop is in front of the museum. The bus #20 will take you from the station bank al maghrib, 5 minutes walk from Fes train station, to museum in 15 to 20 minutes. Other option is getting on the bus #10 at Egypt street which is 5 minutes walk from Fes train station and gettig off at Bab Mahfouk near blue gate. You can walk up the local winding hilly trail just beside the station routiere principale. There is a taxi point for grand taxi and the trail starts just righthand side. You will see the locals climbing up and down the trail. Takes 15 to 20 minutes on foot.
Isaku KoteraIsaku Kotera
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Built in 1582 this Borj was one of a handful of protective walled structures built around the Medina to protect it from invaders. The structure is incredibly well persevered and now houses a collection of arms (swords, guns, cannons armor, etc.) that were predominantly made in the region. Admission is 10 each for adults. Warning, there are lots of signs but none in English. I highly recommend the audio tour if you don't speak French or Arabic. Also, this is not a museum young children are likely to enjoy. My favorite part of the tour was the amazing view from the top (it is also where the bathrooms are located).
Ken WearyKen Weary
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This castle is worth of visit, because the panoramic view to the old Medina and surrounding, I suggest the visitors had better start the tour early in the morning that's gonna make a gorgeous day! In the exhibition we saw a serial weapons display through the major war-period of times in Morocco. What a complicated feeling to learn that people has invested so much efforts and dedicated their live to destroy one another.
Angela M.HAngela M.H
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Borj Nord is a fort in the city of Fez, Morocco. It was first established in 1582 by the Saadi dynasty, modeled after the Portuguese Forts in the 16th century. It is among the largest defense structures around the city of Fez and one of the few to incorporate European-style changes in military architecture in the gunpowder age. Today, the fort is open to public as the Museum of Arms.
Ilyas ElaissaouiIlyas Elaissaoui
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20/30 mins walk from Blue Gate to get to the museum of the weapons surrounding the Fez Medina. It collects weapons from all over the world, in particular Europe (Italy, Spain, England, etc.) and Africa/Middle East, displaying their evolution. 30mins/1hour visit. No photos allowed, from the terrace only. A way to get out from Medina's caos.
Luca DaneseLuca Danese
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Lots of interesting weapons and armor to see. All the writing and descriptions are in French and Arabic, but the audio guide is in English. We just walked around and enjoyed the sights. There are nice private bathrooms and there are amazing views from the rooftop as well. Overall an interesting place to spend an hour or two.
Matt ClarkeMatt Clarke
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Borj Nord or Burj al-Shamal, Al-Burj ash-Shamali is a fort in the city of Fez, Morocco. It was first established in 1582 by the Saadi dynasty, modeled after the Portuguese forts in the 16th century.
attractions: Bab Boujloud, Marinid Tombs, Hotel Les Merinides, Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts, Hammam Mernissi & Spa, Tanneries de Fes, Henna Souk and pottery, Bou Inania Madrasa, Dar Batha Museum of Islamic Arts, Médina de Fès, restaurants: Cafe Clock, The Ruined Garden, Le Tarbouche, Barbecue Alarbi Fes, Fondouk Bazaar, Chez Hakim, Culture Box, Chez Rachid, DAR HAMMAD, Sunshine restaurant coffee
