All Places in Fes

The Medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the world's largest car-free urban areas, featuring over 9,000 winding alleys, bustling souks, ancient mosques, vibrant markets, and traditional artisan workshops.

Bou Inania Madrasa, built in the 14th century, is a theological college showcasing Marinid architecture with intricate stucco work, zellig tiles, and wooden carvings, open to non-Muslims.

Bab Bou Jeloud, also known as the Blue Gate of Fez, is a famous triple-arch gate built by French colonists in 1913, adorned with blue mosaics on the outside and green mosaics on the inside, serving as the entrance to Fez Medina.

Al-Attarine Madrasa, built in the early 14th century, is known for its exquisite courtyard with a central fountain, carved wooden arches, and zellig tile work, located near the spice and perfume market.

The Marinid Tombs, perched on a hill overlooking Fez, are ancient ruins from the 13th and 14th centuries, offering panoramic views of the Medina and surrounding countryside.

One of the oldest leather tanneries in the world, Chouara Tannery has been operating for over a thousand years using ancient methods. Visitors can view the process from rooftop lookouts, observing the dyeing of hides using natural ingredients.

Dar al-Makhzen, or the Royal Palace, features magnificent brass doors and intricate mosaic work, symbolizing the city's grandeur and royal heritage, located near the Jewish quarter.

Souk el Henna is a traditional market in the Medina, specializing in henna, spices, and natural cosmetics, offering unique souvenirs and a vibrant atmosphere.

Volubilis is an ancient Roman city with ruins and intricate mosaics dating back to the 3rd Century BC, showcasing the Roman Empire's control of trade routes and resources in the region.

moule Idris is a picturesque town set on two hills, one of Morocco's most important pilgrimage sites, offering stunning views and a charming atmosphere.

The Middle Atlas Mountains are a stunning mountain range to journey through.

A magnificent Islamic college and one of the most visited sites in Fes, showcasing exquisite Marinid architecture and elaborate decoration.

An ancient Roman city near Fes, often visited on day trips along with Moulay Idriss and Meknes.

A town near Fes, often visited on day trips along with Volubilis and Meknes.

Meknes has been around since the 11th century and became the capital of Morocco in the late 17th century. It's a UNESCO site because of its historical importance and well-preserved monuments

The airport serving Fes, offering arrival transfers to hotels.

A city known as the 'Blue City' with picturesque streets filled with blue houses.

A desert reachable via a 3-day tour from Fes to Marrakech.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's largest car-free urban areas, filled with shops, markets, mosques, and madrasas.

The world's oldest continuously operating university, founded in 859, known for its Andalucian art and Kufich calligraphy.

The old Jewish Quarter of Fes, established in 1438, showcasing traces of its rich history with unique houses and synagogues.

A restored 17th-century synagogue located in the Mellah, the historic Jewish quarter of Fes.

Royal gardens built in the 19th century and opened to the public in 1917, offering a refreshing space with leafy trees, fountains, and ponds.

Bustling markets in Fes where you can find traditional Moroccan goods like carpets, pottery, and spices, and where bargaining is common.

A stunning example of Moroccan architecture built in the 13th century, featuring golden gates with intricate wood and tile designs.

Ancient Medina connected with Babujaloud where you can wander the narrow streets, take in the colorful markets, and enjoy local food at the nearby cafes

Main street in Mela lined with unique houses featuring open balconies.

One part of the old Medina that connects with Jan Spill garden.

Built in 1670, it offers a unique look at Fess's Islamic architecture, with its simple design and austere look built to house over 200 students.

An old fortress on a hill where you can see more than 5,000 weapons from Morocco and around the world.

Museum located in a former royal palace, featuring over 6,000 items including carpets, carved wood, old coins and detailed tile work.

Offers stunning views with forest, caves, and clear freshwater pools.

One of Fes's largest parks offering wide open spaces with walking and running trails, perfect for a peaceful escape from the city.

Place to visit a traditional Moroccan hamom for a unique and relaxing experience.

A Fez courtyard where the video creator enjoyed a local, homestyle breakfast, including preserved beef and eggs.

A riad in Fez where the video creator stayed and experienced an elaborate home-cooked Moroccan feast, including classic Moroccan salads and a lamb shank platter.

A tannery in Fes, known for its traditional leather dyeing process that has been used for hundreds of years.

The largest Islamic medieval city in the world, where life goes on mostly as it has for hundreds of years, with about 9,000 streets to explore.

A beautiful traditional Riad with a spa in the heart of Fes, recommended for its charm and character, and where the cooking class was held.

One of the most iconic landmarks in Fes and the main entrance to the old medina, recognizable by its blue and green tiles.

The old Jewish quarter in Fes, characterized by different architecture with buildings having balconies overlooking the street.

One of the holiest shrines in Morocco, where Moulay Idriss II, the founder of Fes, is buried.

A highly recommended place to stay in Fez.

The oldest walled part of Fez, consisting of over 9000 narrow alleyways, recommended for a guided tour.

The bustling center of the city's leather industry since the medieval era, offering iconic bird's eye views of the dying pits from surrounding leather stores.

A mosque near Chefchaouen, best known as a place to watch the sunset.

Washing stations located in Chefchaouen.

A museum located in Chefchaouen.

Fes el-Bali is known as the world's oldest and most well-preserved medieval old town, located in Fez, Morocco.

Fondouk Bazaar is a place to take a break from the Medina, order teas and coffee, and have a snack.

The Ruined Garden is a restaurant set in a ruined building with gardens, serving traditional Moroccan meals like lamb tajine.

The tanneries in Fez offer a glimpse into the traditional leather production process, where animal hides are treated and transformed into leather.

The Blue Gate of Fez, also known as Bab Bou Jeloud, is a famous triple-arch gate built by French colonists in 1913, adorned with blue mosaics on the outside and green mosaics on the inside, serving as the entrance to Fez Medina.

The Royal Palace of Fez, once the main home of the Sultan and still used by the King of Morocco, is a 195-acre complex with high walls and an impressive main entrance that visitors can view from the outside.

The Fez Mellah, established in 1438, was Morocco's first walled Jewish quarter, designed to separate and protect the Jewish community, featuring a distinct architectural style.

The Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts, housed in a restored 18th-century fondouk, displays tools, prayer beads, chests, and musical instruments.

The Medina of Fez (Fes El-Bali) is a UNESCO-listed maze of streets, shops, and souks dating back to the 9th century, surrounded by 13th-century walls and gates, offering an introduction to the city's culture and crafts.

Mule Idris is a hilltop town with whitewashed buildings surrounded by green mountains and olive groves, and is one of Morocco's most important pilgrimage sites.

The al-atarine madrasa, built in the 14th century, is one of the most beautiful Islamic colleges in Fez, showcasing medieval Moroccan craftsmanship with mosaic tiles, plaster work, and carved cedar.

The tanneries of Fes are where skilled artisans dye leather using ancient techniques passed down through generations.

Bab Bou Jeloud gate is known for its arresting cobalt blue archway with mosaic tiles, marking the entrance to the Medina.

Moulay Idriss is a charming town located near Fes, suitable for a day trip.

The Chaouwara Tanneries, built in the 11th century, is the largest leather workshop in the city and a constant hive of activity in the Medina.

A lush and peaceful garden oasis in the heart of Fez, replanted in the 2000s with a large pond, water gardens, and geometric beds.

A museum of wooden arts and crafts located in a restored 18th-century building, displaying fine woodwork and tools, and offering views from the upper terrace.

The Kairaouine Mosque is Morocco's second-largest and one of Africa's largest mosques, with a green triangular-shaped roof.

The Marinid Tombs are the remains of an ancient 14th-century Acropolis offering views of the Fes Medina.

Borj Nord is an ancient Fortress operating as an arms museum since 2016.

The chaor tanneries is the largest leather workshop in the City.

Dar Hayati is a highly recommended riad in Fes, known for its comfortable rooftop seating, impressive views, hearty breakfasts, and convenient location within walking distance of mini marts and restaurants near the Blue Gate.

Originally established as a mosque, Al Qaraouiyne University is the oldest continuously run university in the world; non-Muslim visitors cannot enter the grounds, but can view the courtyard from rug shops.

La Medersa Al-Attarine is an Islamic school near Al Qaraouiyne University, notable for its stunning tile work, intricate wood carvings, and beautifully painted ceilings.

La Mêdersa Bou Inania is an Islamic school founded in 1351, known for its exquisite craftsmanship and intricate decoration, considered a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture.

Jbel Zalagh is a prominent hill offering great hiking opportunities and views of the sunset or sunrise over Fes. It also features the ruins of Marinid tombs.

Fez El Bali Medina, the oldest walled part of Fes, is one of the most extensive and best-preserved historic towns in the Arab Muslim world, characterized by narrow streets, local shops, and a car-free zone.

A traditional riad located in the heart of the Medina, offering a cozy and clean room with a balcony over the pool and a rooftop with sunrise views.

Considered the oldest university in the world and an important spiritual and learning center of the Islamic Golden Age, though only Muslims can access the religious building.

A restaurant serving traditional home-cooking recipes, offering a culinary experience with a variety of appetizers and barbecue meat.

A luxurious hotel where the video creator enjoyed a hamam treatment at Leelah Spa and rooftop views.

A spa at the Karawan Riad, known for its excellent hamam BDI package with excellent service.

A small restaurant where the video creators had dinner, enjoying complimentary soup and large portions of tasty food.

The largest and one of the oldest tanneries in Fes, where leather is manually produced using traditional methods in stone vats filled with natural dyes.

A river next to which some buildings have been restored, making it lovely to walk along the bank.

A 14th-century building that housed a weight-powered water clock with a peculiar function.

A local restaurant with a lovely rooftop overlooking the Medina, serving tasty food including chicken Tajin and chicken pastilla.

An impressive monumental gate to the Medina, part of one of the main medieval kasbahs of Fes.

Located in the southwest corner of the Mellah, containing thousands of tombs painted in bright white.

Golden and ornate gates of the Royal Palace, which is not open to the public but still used by the King of Morocco.

A stunning marvel of Islamic architecture and one of the oldest places of higher education in the world.

Also known as the Blue Gate, Bab Boujloud is an exquisite example of vibrant Moroccan design and the Great Western Gateway to Fes el Bali.

A restaurant in Fez where you can experience authentic Moroccan cuisine by indulging in delicious local dishes.

A restaurant in Fez where you can experience authentic Moroccan cuisine by indulging in delicious local dishes.

A museum showcasing a diverse collection of Moroccan arts and crafts, providing a glimpse into the fascinating history of Fez.

A fort perched on a hilltop across the valley, offering a wonderful panorama of Fez.