Zawiya_of_Sidi_Ahmed_al-Tijani
Zawiya of Sidi Ahmed al-Tijani
Religious site in Fez, Morocco
The Zawiya of Sidi Ahmed al-Tijani, or Zawiya Tijaniya Al Koubra, (Arabic: االزاوية التيجانية الكبرى)[1] is a zawiya, an Islamic religious complex building for education and commemoration, in Fez, Morocco. The building is located in Fes el Bali, the old medina quarter of the city. More specifically, it is situated in the Al-Blida neighborhood, close to the University of Al Quaraouiyine.[2] It is dedicated to the founder of the Tijaniyyah tariqa from the 18th century, Sheikh Ahmad al-Tijani who is buried in the site. It is among the several other zawiyas dedicated to Al-Tijani.[3] The complex is distinguishable from highly ornamented facades facing the street, and a minaret in turquoise color.[1]