Fez-Meknes

Fes

city

Best time to visit

Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

Region

Fez-Meknes

Overview

Morocco’s spiritual and cultural capital, home to Fes el-Bali — the world’s largest car-free medina and the oldest university on earth.

Why visit

For a journey into medieval Morocco — ancient tanneries, madrasas and 9,000 alleys where little has changed in a thousand years.

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Things to see

Fes el-Bali medina

Chouara Tannery

Al-Qarawiyyin

Bou Inania Madrasa

Borj Nord

Things to do

Hire a local guide

Cooking class in a riad

Artisan workshop visit

Sunset over the medina

Culture

A center of Islamic learning, Andalusian music and master craftsmanship — leather, zellige, pottery and the famed Fassi pastilla.

Local food

Pastilla (sweet-savory pie), harira, mechoui lamb and refined Fassi tagines, plus mint tea in a riad courtyard.

How to get there

Fes-Saïss Airport (FEZ) or trains/CTM from Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier.

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Ouzoud Waterfalls

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Things to do in Fes

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Tours

Fez Full Guided Tour In Fez Private

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Fes Bou Inania Madrasa Museum Tannery Souk Medina Tour

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Fes Royal Garden Tanneries Marinid Viewpoint Old Medina

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Uncover Fes Explore Three Historic Part Local Traditions

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Fes Bou Inania Madrasa Guided Tour With Priority Access

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Fes Attarine Madrasa Museum Tannery Souk And Medina Tour

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From Fes Volubilis Moulay Idriss Meknes Full Day Trip

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