Fez, Morocco
Moroccan cultural heritage site
Borj Sud is a fort on the hills above Fes el-Bali to the south, facing its twin, Borj Nord, across the valley. The Saadian sultan Ahmad al-Mansur built it around 1582, modelled on Portuguese forts of the day, as part of a ring of forts and bastions around Fez, intended as much to watch over the restless old city as to defend it, and so placed to command the whole medina. The interior is not open, but it is one of the best viewpoints in Fez: from the hillside in front of it the entire old city lies below, thousands of packed rooftops, the minarets of the Qarawiyyin and the Andalusian Mosque, and across the valley Borj Nord and the Marinid Tombs. A large open-air prayer ground used for the two Eid prayers lies beside it. The view differs from the northern one: morning light is better here, and it is quieter, with fewer visitors.
Walk up from Bab Ftouh, a short but steep climb, or take a taxi. Morning is best, when the sun lights the city from the east. Fifteen to thirty minutes is enough. Avoid going alone late in the day, and bring water.
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