Zawiya of Moulay Idris II
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The Zawiya of Moulay Idris II is a zawiya (an Islamic shrine and religious complex, also spelled zaouia) in Fez, Morocco. It contains the tomb of Idris II (or Moulay Idris II when including his sharifian title), who ruled Morocco from 807 to 828 and is considered the main founder of the city of Fez.[1][2] It is located in the heart of Fes el-Bali, the UNESCO-listed old medina of Fez, and is considered one of the holiest shrines in Morocco.[3][4] The current building experienced a major reconstruction under Moulay Ismail in the early 18th century which gave the sanctuary its overall current form, including the minaret and the mausoleum chamber with its large pyramidal roof.
Zawiya of Moulay Idris II | |
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زاوية إدريس الثاني | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Status | active |
Location | |
Location | Fes el-Bali, Fez, Morocco |
Geographic coordinates | 34°03′53.45″N 4°58′29.00″W |
Architecture | |
Type | zawiya, mosque, mausoleum |
Style | Moroccan (Moorish) |
Specifications | |
Minaret(s) | 1 |
Materials | brick, wood, stucco, ceramic tiles |