Borj Nord in Taza

If you want to see the city from above, the best time to do this is the sunset, when the city has variety of red, orange and yellow. Unfortunately, the fortress is closed in that time, but there is the plato with the great viewpoint. You can reach the Marinid Tombs from the plato via the path under the hotel.

10DH, can’t take pictures inside

Very nice place with friendly staff

Very cool fort with an impressive weapon museum inside with warfare related objects from all over the world. the view from the forts walls is also great. Definitely recommendable to visit

Awesome view. Visit price is cheap, and they have a lot of history there, which clear explanations. English is not the main language here. When we arrived, the museum manager didnt know any English

Nice arms museum with a fairly large collection of weapons from various time periods. Very nice panoramic views of Fes from the terrace.No pictures (cameras or cell phonesare allowed within the museum (Im not sure how strictly they enforce this, however there are security cameras throughout the exhibits). In addition, most of the exhibit descriptions are in French and Arabic. Very few are in English. I didnt do the audio tour so I cannot comment on that.10 MAD per person entrance fee as of March 2022.Overall, the museum fell short of expectations due to the restrictions on photography and limited exhibit descriptions, but you cant really go wrong for the price.

Nice surprise in this fortress, this museum is very well maintained and complete. Only 10DH for entrance well worth it

The fort was built in 1582 by the powerful Saadi sultan Ahmad al-Mansour. The Saadians, whose capital was Marrakesh, had faced notable resistance to their rule in Fez and the fort is one of several that they built around the city. They were intended to keep the restless population of Fes el-Bali (the old cityunder control as much as to defend the city from external attacks. Accordingly, the forts were built in commanding positions overlooking the city, from which their canons could easily bombard the city if desired. Along with Borj Nord, the other forts built at this time were: Borj Sud, facing Borj Nord across the valley on a hilltop overlooking Fez from the south; Kasbah Tamdert, a citadel guarding Bab Ftouh to the south-east; and the Borj Sheikh Ahmed, one of three bastions built along the east and south walls of Fes el-Jdid and the one closest to Fes el-Bali. The Saadians built Borj Nord, Borj Sud, and the new bastions of Fes el-Jdid to emulate Portuguese military architecture; a consequence of their wars to oust the Portuguese from Morocco. Their construction was probably helped by the labor and expertise of European prisoners captured in the famous Battle of the Three Kings in 1578. These are the first and arguably only fortresses in Fez designed for the new age of gunpowder.The large corner bastions of the fort (giving it a star-like appearance from aboveare believed to have been added later during the Alaouite period. The original fort would have been more compact and almost cubic in appearance, similar to the Borj Sud which still retains its original form.

Excellent view of the Medina. The arms museum is okay, but once in the museum go upstairs to the terrace for fantastic vista. The photo opportunities without going in are great too, however the entrance fee is quite cheap - 20 dh adults, 3 dh kids when we went

Arrived at 2pm on a Friday but gates were locked. Security guard said they might open in another 20 minutes but hard to know for sure with the language barrier. If you come up for the views you can get the same from the Marinid Tombs up the street.

The museum collection was not as extensive and the staff was creepy as they follow you around.The view was nice from the top.

Great view of the city :)

Easy walk up the hill and a lovely view across the old city and the valley beyond. We opted not to go into the museum, but it’s an impressive building from the outside!

This is a cool museum. They dont allow pictures in the museum. It would be hard to take pictures anyway, as the lighting is very low. There is a bathroom here and it is decent. The view from the top is pretty amazing. Overall, I would say its part of the history of Fes and you need to go and see it.

This Bastille sits above the Old Medina of Fez and today it is a museum of weapons. The museum was interesting to wander around and it had great views of the city below. I highly recommend coming here for a bird eye view of the city.

Full of historical finds and weapons. Very good place to visit but photos are forbidden

This is an Amazing place we have to visit in Morocco at least once in a lifetime.

A big collection of weapons on display throughout history, quite interesting and a good way to spend an hour or so out of the heat. The English audioguide is very hard going - very thickly accented and difficult to listen to - so we ended up giving up on it early on. Entry is 10MAD per adult, and an extra 10MAD per person for the audioguide.Great views from the rooftop!

Only in French and Arabic. Nice museum and not too expansive, worth a visit if you are into history weapons etc... Also great views from the top

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 dont 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).

The views are better than the museum. Stay outside and don’t pay the price to visit the inside.

If youre into weapons or war at all, youve got to check out this museum. Its housed in a legit old fort and full of sabers, knives, arrows, cannons, pistols, blunderbusses, etc. Its 10 Morrocan Dhm (about $1). Be warned the exhibits are all in French and Arabic, so get the audio guide if you need English explanation. Be sure to hit up the rooftop for the incredible view.

Costs 10dhm to get in, equivalent to €1. Interesting museum, unfortunately not translated into English, but it didnt really matter. The views from the top of fes is fantastic. Well worth the visit.

Went for the views, the collection was a nice surprise

Wontherful a place for see best panoramic in fes

From the place, you can oversee the city of FES. And there is a museum of arms but all the narrations insides are all in French or Arabic. If there is English narrations, I will have more understanding to the arms.

I was pleasantly surprised by this arm’s museum - it was actually one of the best collections of any type that I experienced in Morocco. The antique weapons are glorious - feels like an oxymoron writing this - but they are beautiful inlaid with ivory and jewels - masterpieces! Great view from the top of the complex and small bookshop .

Ruins of the ancient fort that one can actually walk in and around. Pleasant, quiet green space. Great views of the medina.

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 thats 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.

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 Medinas caos.

Weaponry museum, the revolutionary of weapon throughout the history, with audio guidance. Duration about 90 minutes. English included. In the end of the tour you will find yourself at the top of the fort with a nice view on the city.

Nice Museum! Great view! Entry costs 10DH thats $1. The thing that stroke me most is the great display of weapons in chronological order of invention. So you can see how much effort has been made to come to what is here today. There is a cafe upstairs and you have access to the roof which gives some amazing views of the city.

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.

What a find! A Moroccan arms and armaments museum full of amazing artefacts. Also lots of things from Europe and the Middle East. Very well set out. Unfortunately no English introductions, but well worth a visit. View of Fes from the roof was spectacular. Very helpful staff.

Old fortresses overlooking the old city of Fes. Great views from the top and a weapons museum with a very good collection inside. Takes about 15-20 minutes on foot from the Blue gate.

Interesting museum with a wide variety of historic weaponry on display. Small entry fee which is definitely worth it. Beautiful views of Fez from the roof of the building. Would need at least a couple of hours in this fantastic place. Taxis are available outside and charge a reasonable amount to the medina.

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.

Interesting collection of weapons, we took the audio guide and spent a great deal of time in the museum, nice view from the terrace, unfortunately the caffe was not open.

Great collection of historical weapons, and information about the history of weapons manufacturing in Morrocco.

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.

Entrance fee is only 10 dirham. Good collection of weapons, unfortunately no English description. The place is well maintained and theres not too many visitor. Remember to go up the rooftop for birds eyes view of the medina and the surrounding area. The walkway leading to this museum also offer a great view of the medina.

You can see a very beautiful view here! Which is the spot you may see while fes. But you only can get up here by 🚶‍♀️ walking, but I think after all fes you already got used to that !

Well preserved facade, providing a good photo opportunity. Large collection of weapons including revolvers, sabers and rifles. The terrace will give you a bird-eye view over the city. Good spot for sunset photography.

The north Borj, a powerful fortress from the Saadian period, contains an interesting arms collection, showing the evolution of Moroccan weapons throughout the ages. From the terrace there is a magnificent view overlooking Fes.

Historic collection of weapons and armament. Well maintained, beautiful castle. There is a cafe on the roof. View of the city from the top is amazing. Recomended for tourists in Fes.

The place is closed... nice view of the city from the ruins around it watch out for dogs though. but yeah not pleased that on Tuesday the 15th of August at 15:00 it was locked shut for no apparent reason.

its better to come here by taxi but you can also can walk from the madinathe view from here to the madina is very nice

Museum staff was 25 minutes late and unfriendly. The museum was interesting with lots of antique fire weapons. Also there is a nice view from the roof of the castle.

Amazing museum where weapons and other artifacts are classified according to centuries. The war scenarios are also very interesting. The top gives a beautiful view of the city of Fes!

Well worth a visit. History of weapons and a armoury museum with great views of the city. 10dh entry and 10dh for audio guide.Go upstairs to the roof of the fort and you will get the best view of the Medina ever