Fes El Bali

Fes

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The Chouara Tannery of Fez, Morocco dates back to the 11th century, it operates much the same way it has since its inception. In this photo a young man dyes the hides of cows, sheep, goats, and camels inside of stone vessels. The solution that they use to clean and soften the skins is a mixtures of cow urine, pigeon feces, quicklime, salt, and water. #history
Courier inside medina in Fes, Morocco
The Medina of Fes El Bali is the biggest Medina in Morocco and it´s full of life! Madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains are everywhere! But, be careful, this Medina is also the most labyrinthine, so my advice is to have a local and official guide with you, especially if you have no much time to visit the city because you´ll probably get lost more than once! ;) #lifeatexpedia #fes #morocco #medina #lights

Popular places to visit

Hallway of zaouia of Sidi Ahmed Tijani, Fes, Morocco

Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani

After visiting Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fes. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani
Courier inside medina in Fes, Morocco

Seffarine Square

Learn about the local history of Fes when you spend time at Seffarine Square. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Seffarine Square

Blue Gate

You can learn about the history of Fes with a trip to Blue Gate. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Blue Gate

Place Bou Jeloud

You can find out about the history of Fes with a trip to Place Bou Jeloud. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Place Bou Jeloud

University of Al Quaraouiyine

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Al Quaraouiyine during your trip to Fes. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

University of Al Quaraouiyine

Chouara Tannery

You can do some window-shopping at Chouara Tannery during your trip to Fes. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Chouara Tannery

Things to do

Chefcahouen the Bluen Town

Day Trip to Chefchaouen "the Blue Town " From Fes

HK$231
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Chefchaouen "the Blue Town " From Fes
From Fes: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Full-Day Trip

From Fes: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Full-Day Trip

HK$196
per adult
From Fes: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Full-Day Trip
Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fez

Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fez (Shared Group Tour)

HK$153
per adult
Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fez (Shared Group Tour)
From Fez: Chefchaouen Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

From Fez: Chefchaouen Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

HK$170
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Fez: Chefchaouen Day Trip with Hotel Pickup
Day Trip chefchaouen with The Group

Full Day Tour The Blue City , CHEFCHAOUEN on small-group

HK$185
per adult
Full Day Tour The Blue City , CHEFCHAOUEN on small-group
Fes: Full-Day Trip to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and Meknes

From Fes: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, & Meknes Full-Day Trip

HK$136
per adult
From Fes: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, & Meknes Full-Day Trip
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Top hotels in Fes El Bali

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

5 out of 5
5 Derb Ben Slimane Zerbtana Fes
The price is HK$2,658 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$2,658
HK$2,948 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury B&B in Fes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (283 reviews)
It is gorgeous!

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux
Riad Mazar Fes

Riad Mazar Fes

4.5 out of 5
Rue 2 N°12 Arset Bennis Douh Medina Fes Fes Boulmane
Stay at this luxury guesthouse in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (595 reviews)
素晴らしい美術品のコレクションがあり、とても美しいリアドでした。

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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Riad Mazar Fes
Riad Fes Maya

Riad Fes Maya

4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Ben Mohammed El Alaoui N°12 Fes Derb Debbagh Bourjouaa
The price is HK$790 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
HK$790
HK$931 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (276 reviews)
Great room and hotel in general. It was a beautiful building. Staff and food were fantastic. Location is good

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Riad Fes Maya
Riad Jamaï

Riad Jamaï

4 out of 5
31 oued lahriki sidi boujida Fes Medina
The price is HK$298 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$298
HK$378 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Chouara ...
9/10 Wonderful! (217 reviews)
Very nice building and reasonable location

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Riad Jamaï
Riad Alassala Fes

Riad Alassala Fes

3.5 out of 5
11 Derb El-Hamia Douh Fes
The price is HK$811 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
HK$811
HK$949 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Glaoui ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, ambience peaceful

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Riad Alassala Fes
Ryad Mabrouka

Ryad Mabrouka

3.5 out of 5
Derb El Miter N 25 Talaa Kbira Fes
The price is HK$775 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$775
HK$892 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Water Clock and Bou Inania Madrasa are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Exquisitely decorated Riad. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. It was a beautiful place.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Ryad Mabrouka
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Other neighbourhoods around Fes El Bali

The Medina of Fes El Bali is the biggest Medina in Morocco and it´s full of life! Madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains are everywhere! But, be careful, this Medina is also the most labyrinthine, so my advice is to have a local and official guide with you, especially if you have no much time to visit the city because you´ll probably get lost more than once! ;) #lifeatexpedia #fes #morocco #medina #lights

Dar Tazi

While visiting Dar Tazi, you might make a stop by sights like Funduq al-Najjarin and Sidi Moussa Tannery.

Dar Tazi
This beautiful wooden fretwork separates the reading room from the book stacks, which we did not have access to. You might notice that the design mirrors the fretwork on the outside of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. https://davenotravels.blog

R'habet Zbib

When in R'habet Zbib, you can plan a visit to Saffarin Madrasa and Chouara Tannery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

R'habet Zbib
An iconic sight for sure, the tanneries of Fes was absolutely interesting to take in. As well as the smell, which wasn't as bad as I anticipated - and they gave us a bundle of mint to smell if it got too bad. :) Here you can see all the different colors of leather dyed...and dried...and here you will find the biggest selections and best prices for leather products at the surrounding leather shops that have a veranda to see the men at work below. Yes, yes I did acquire a bag while I was there - and it has Berber carpet on it too - double score! :)

El Ayoun

Though El Ayoun may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dar Batha Museum and Blue Gate.

El Ayoun
Passed an old cemetery. Resting tombs #instone

Zekkak Er Roumane

While visiting Zekkak Er Roumane, you might make a stop by sights like Bab Guissa and Henna Souk.

Zekkak Er Roumane
Empty street in the old medina of Fez, Morocco

Talaa

While visiting Talaa, you might make a stop by sights like Blue Gate and Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation.

Talaa
View inside of old medina in Fes, a traditional and old tannery with workers working making methods of leather in the city Fes, Morocco, in april of 2019.

Medina of Fez

If you're spending some time in Medina of Fez, Blue Gate and Place Bou Jeloud are top sights worth seeing.

Medina of Fez

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