It is one of the most famous and eclectic zaouia in the history of Africa and the Maghreb. It was founded by the Sufi Cheikh Sidi Ahmed Tijani (1150 AH/1737 1738) in the Blida area of the medina of Fez twenty years after the creation of the Tijanya Tariqa. The Tariqa’s (spiritual path) followers flock from about 40 countries and meet in Fez from 27 to 30 June in a forum organized by the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs.

Both the zaouia and the mosque are near Al Qaraouiyine mosque. The plain looking Tijania Zaouia, where Cheikh Sufi rests, was restored in 1302, 1307 and 1316 as well as in 1999 and 2006. By walking down Talaâ Kebira Street, you will find the house of Ibn Khaldoun who was a famous Arab historian, sociologist and philosopher.