Quick Reference Summary
- Library Tradition Origin: Idrisid dynasty, late 2nd century AH / 8th century CE
- First Major Center: Fez, built around Qarawiyyin and Andalusian Mosques
- Paper Mills in Fez: Up to 104 at peak production
- Key Dynasties: Idrisids, Almoravids, Almohads, Marinids, Saadians, Alaouites
- Famous Stolen Library: Zaydani Library, seized 1612 CE, now Escorial Collection in Spain
- Key Modern Library: Hassania Library, Rabat
- Transition to Print: Late 19th century CE
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