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Fez

Modern name
Fez
Modern country
Morocco
From the 13th to the 15th centuries, Fez served as the capital of Morocco under the Marinid dynasty. It sits on the bank of the Fez River. It was a major trade nexus, spiritual site, and had a large Jewish community under the Marinids.
Coordinates
34.03, -5.0

The toponym Fez appears in La Sfera in the following places:

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Map of the location P061

Variant spellings of Fez in Sfera manuscripts

Variant Manuscripts
Fessa Clas2, Fo, He3, Magl2, Par2, Parm2, Ricc17
fessa Bal, Fn9, He2, Laur3, Laur5, Luc2, Marc1, Marc2, ME2, Med1, NB, Pad1, Pal8, Par1, Per2, Pnc5, Ricc15, Ricc8
FESSA Wie1
fesse Cap1
fiessa Ricc1
Ressa citta MB
sesa Magl4
Suggested citation
Beneš, Carrie. “Fez.” Gregorio Dati’s La sfera = The Globe: A Digital Edition, February 10, 2026. https://la-sfera-staging-a8db029690a6.herokuapp.com/toponyms/fez/.