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The University of Al Karaouine in Fez , Morocco was founded in 859 . Associated with the city's giant Mosque , it is recognized by the Guinness Book Of World Records as the oldest University in the world. Other transliterations of the name include '''Kairouyine''', '''Qaraouyine''', '''Quarawin''', '''Al-Qarawiyin''', '''Kairaouine''', '''Karaouine''', '''Karouine''', and '''El Qaraouiyn'''. It is over seventy years older than Al-Azhar University of Cairo , called the world's oldest by those who disagree with the Guinness Book. It is considered one of the most important centers of learning in North Africa . Among its most notable students was Moshe Ben Maimon aka Moses Maimonides, where he acquired most of his secular knowledge. SEE ALSO |
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