The University of al-Qarawiyyin is widely recognized as the oldest university in the world. Founded as a mosque in 859 AD by Fatima al-Fihri, it was later added to Morocco's university system in 1963.

The pavilion by House of Wisdom (HoW) at SIBF has created a special tribute to Morocco's Al-Qarawiyyin University, which is recognised by Unesco and the Guinness World Records “as the oldest ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Opened in 1359 C.E., Khizanat al Qarawiyyin holds the title of the oldest library in the world. This ancient library has held priceless history and knowledge for ages. Founded by a ...

From Al Qarawiyyin University to Morocco’s first embassy in Spain Mohamed Ben Othman was born in Meknes in the middle of the 18th century. He was the descendent of a distinguished family as his ...