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World's Oldest University in Morocco

The University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Fes, Morocco, founded in 859 AD, is the world's oldest continually operating university.

Morocco is home to the world's oldest continually operating university. Established in 859 AD, the University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Fes predates many famous European institutions.

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• atlasobscura.com
• ebsco.com
• getoutnabout.com
• independentpress.cc
• en.wikipedia.org

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