Murallas Meriníes

The Murallas Meriníes are fortification walls constructed in 1318 during the Berber Marinid dynasty's rule over the region, serving as a citadel and shelter for troops stationed outside the medieval city. Originally extending 1,500 meters, today approximately 500 meters of the western flank remain, featuring several bastions and twin towers framing the distinctive Puerta de Fez gateway. The walls are primarily constructed of clay rather than stone, reflecting their medieval origins and Berber building traditions. Declared a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1985, these monuments represent important vestiges of Ceuta's pre-Christian Islamic military period and showcase the city's layered historical defenses across different cultural eras.