Borj Nord Arms Museum
برج الشمال
A 16th-century Saadian fortress in Fez, Morocco, converted into an armory museum in 2016, showcasing 5,000 weapons and offering prime views of the historic quarter.

📜 16th-century Moroccan fortress, converted into an armory museum in 2016.
🔍 Houses a collection of 5,000 weapons from prehistory to the 20th century.

Why Go

⚔️ Explore a vast collection of historic arms and armor.
🏰 Discover a fort modeled after 16th-century Portuguese military architecture.
panoramic views of the Fes Medina and historic quarter.
🎯 See a massive 12-ton Saadian cannon used in the 1578 Battle of Three Kings.

Why Avoid

🚫 Closed on Mondays and Fridays.

Tips

⏱️ Plan for an average visit time of 1.5 hours.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday-Sunday: 9 AM - 1 PM, 2 PM - 5 PM.

📍 Address

Avenue des Merinides, Fez, Morocco.

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