Sidi Harazem Thermal Center

Sidi Harazem Thermal Center is a historic thermal spa and mineral water resort 15 kilometers east of Fez in the Fès-Meknès region of Morocco, where bicarbonate-sodium mineral springs have been valued since the medieval Islamic period when the site was associated with the 11th-century Sufi saint Sidi Harazem, patron of the city of Fez, whose blessing was believed to infuse the waters with baraka (divine grace). The mineral water of Sidi Harazem, bottled commercially and sold throughout Morocco, is one of North Africa's most widely consumed mineral waters, and the thermal center combining traditional Moroccan hammam culture with mineral bathing draws visitors from across the country seeking both relaxation and the spiritual blessing associated with the saint's presence. The proximity to Fez — the medieval medina of which is UNESCO-listed as one of the world's most complete and best-preserved historic cities and an incomparable repository of Islamic art, architecture, and craftsmanship — makes Sidi Harazem Thermal Center an indispensable complement to any exploration of Morocco's imperial heritage.