These doors to the Royal Palace (also known as “the Golden Gates”) are an iconic feature and are popular with international and domestic tourists alike. They are located on a relatively new square, Place des Alaouites. The palace is one of the official residences of the King of Morocco and these doors are the formal entrance to it.
There are seven doors, six for public use, one designed for exclusive use by the royal family. The doors are made of bronze, inlaid with gold and silver, and are intended to convey wealth and prestige. They are decorated with geometric patterns and traditional Islamic art, and are surrounded by colorful tiles and carved cedar wood. The doors were constructed between 1969 and 1971 by then King Hassan II.
The palace interior is not open to the public, so these doors are about as much of the Royal Palace as you can see. That might offend some, but I understand the need for privacy and security.
The doors are near the Jewish Quarter if visiting that section of Fez is of interest to you.
Well worth a stop when you’re in Fes. Mornings can be very busy, as tour groups often are here at that time. Late mornings or afternoons are not as busy.
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