The fortresses of Fez

Kasbah Chrarda:

Kasbah Chrarda « the Chrarda fortress » is a huge square-shaped fortress surrounded by a high crenellated wall with numerous guard towers. It was built by Sultan Moulay Rachid during the 17th century, in order to lodge first the Chrarga tribes, then the Oudaya and later on the Chrarda whose sole mission was to ensure civil security in the city.

Nowadays, the Kasbah is parted into two parts; that on the Bab Sagma side there is Ibn Khaldun high school and Qarawiyine University, whereas on the other side, there is Ibn Al Khatib public hospital.