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Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque

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Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque

Fes, Morocco
Best timeOct–May
Set inFes, Morocco
In season~73°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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45–99°F
CurrencyMAD
LanguageArabic
TimezoneUTC+01:00
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Aug. Go in Jun for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 81%
WarmestJul · 99°F
WettestMar
Best windowOct–May
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The University of al-Qarawiyyin, also written Al-Karaouine or Al Quaraouiyine, is a university located in Fez, Morocco. It was founded as a mosque by Fatima al-Fihri in 857–859 and subsequently became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Islamic Golden Age. It was incorporated into Morocco's modern state university system in 1963 and officially renamed "University of Al Quaraouiyine" two years later.

Best time to visit

Aim for Oct–May, the 8 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Rabat
107 mi away
Gorham's Cave
144 mi away
Mohammed V Square
155 mi away
Old Medina
155 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque?

The best time to visit Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque is October–May, in Fes, Morocco.

Where is Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque?

Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque is in Fes, Morocco.

What is Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque known for?

The University of al-Qarawiyyin, also written Al-Karaouine or Al Quaraouiyine, is a university located in Fez, Morocco. It was founded as a mosque by Fatima al-Fihri in 857–859 and subsequently became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Islamic Golden Age. It was incorporated into Morocco's modern state university system in 1963 and officially renamed "University of Al Quaraouiyine" two years later.

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