TECHNICAL AND LANDSCAPE STUDY FOR THE REHABILITATION OF A HISTORIC MOSQUE IN FEZ

Morocco, known for the diversity of its landscapes and its religious heritage, is distinguished by the presence of approximately 52,000 mosques spread throughout the kingdom. The architectural aspect of Moroccan mosques is marked by a fusion of Islamic art and Arab, Amazigh and Andalusian styles. This cultural fusion makes the mosque a timeless artwork distinguished by slender minarets and colourful zelliges. In addition, the structures of the mosques and their green spaces form a special combination linking spirituality with the environment to offer a greater sense of tranquillity to their visitors. Over time, mosques are exposed to major deterioration, requiring rehabilitation studies for their preservation. For this reason, the aim of this research is the rehabilitation of a historic mosque located in Fez. The study began with a visual diagnosis, followed by an expertise performed using sclerometric auscultation and coring. The results obtained show that the mosque suffers from structural failures and degraded green spaces. In the light of these observations, the mosque will require renovation works and structural consolidation, taking into account the ecological transition.