If you go to Fez, then you will not be able to miss this historical monument: the Burj Nord. Discover more about this fort of the sixteenth century and remember to rent a car when you arrive in Fez to visit it.
To the north of the city of Fez, is one of the most impressive historical monuments in the region. This is the North Burj, a fort built in 1582, under the order of the Saadian sultan Ahmed Al-Mansur. Inspired by the Portuguese fortresses of the same period, Fort Burj Nord has a square plan and has four bastions with protruding angles (bastions called "spearhead.") as well as a terrace built to withstand the fire of the guns.
A museum of weapons
Fort Burj North is now home to the Museum of Arms. This museum chronologically exhibits all kinds of weapons and military instruments used from the Stone Age to the twentieth century. The North Burj is open every day except Tuesday. And the price of an entrance fee is 10 MAD.
The little advice of your rental agency in Morocco: Rent an automatic car to go to the Burj Nord and to fully enjoy the city of Fez.
Practical information
The North Burj is a historic fort that today hosts the Museum of Arms. This one is open every day except Tuesday and it is very easy to access. However, it is recommended to rent a car in Fez to go to the Burj Nord and, in general, to get around easily.
Access map: Burj Nord to Fez
Getting there: Car rental Fez city or Car rental Fez airport (our car rental agencies in Fez)
