Royal Palace of Fez
| Dar al-Makhzen | |
|---|---|
| Native name دار المخزن (Arabic) | |
The main gates of the Royal Palace today, at Place des Alaouites | |
Interactive map of Dar al-Makhzen | |
| Type | Palace complex |
| Location | Fez, Morocco |
| Coordinates | 34°03′11″N 4°59′37″W / 34.05306°N 4.99361°W |
| Founded | 1276 |
| Founder | Yaqub ibn Abd al-Haqq |
| Rebuilt | After 1666 |
| Architectural styles | Moroccan, Islamic |
The Royal Palace or Dar al-Makhzen (Arabic: دار المخزن, lit. 'House of the Makhzen') is the palace of the King of Morocco in the city of Fez, Morocco. Its original foundation dates back to the foundation of Fes el-Jdid ("New Fez"), the royal citadel of the Marinid dynasty, in 1276 CE. Most of the palace today dates from the 'Alawi era (17th–20th centuries). The vast grounds are home to multiple private structures, patios, and gardens, but historically also included administrative offices and government tribunals. Today, the most publicly visible parts of the palace are its main entrances at the Old Mechouar (to the northeast) and the highly ornate 20th-century gates at Place des Alaouites, near the Mellah (to the southwest).