El Ayoun

Fes

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! :)
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! :)
Tucked away on one of the many side streets of Fes, with an unassuming door and front is the amazing Riad Salam Fes.

A luxury riad nestled in the old medina of Fes, which is a UNESCO world heritage site, is walking distance to so much of the old medina to discover - shopping, foods, markets, restaurants.

This is where we ate breakfast in the morning. I know...hard to handle ;)

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Top hotels in El Ayoun

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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (591 reviews)
Magnifique Riad! Les hôtes ont été aux petits soins avec nous. Très propre. Nous recommandons fortement!

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Riad Mazar Fes
Riad Alassala Fes

Riad Alassala Fes

3.5 out of 5
11 Derb El-Hamia Douh Fes
The price is HK$710 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
HK$710
HK$837 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (111 reviews)
Excellent location and excellent staff, very beautiful accommodation, staff were very helpful, Fatima and Ali went out of the way to make our stay as comfortable, both provided exceptional service during our 4 night stay, recommend staying in this Riad while visiting Morocco

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Riad Alassala Fes
Riad El Yacout

Riad El Yacout

4 out of 5
9 Derb Guebbas Batha Fes
The price is HK$1,121 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
HK$1,121
HK$1,284 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa riad in Fes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
A must see, best Riad in the medina
The service was impeccable! Marcos went above & beyond to make our stay not only enjoyable, but that he made us feel like family (checking on our desires & anticipating our every need). He assisted with moving our bags into our room when we arrived & left. All of the staff was extremely responsive ...

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

Riad El Yacout
Ryad Alya

Ryad Alya

4 out of 5
8 Bis Derb El Guebbas Fes
The price is HK$470 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
HK$470
HK$573 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa riad in Fes. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Dar Batha Museum and Glaoui Palace are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (156 reviews)
The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. They treated us like a family. They greeted us with tea and delicious cookies. The information they provided to us made our trip easy. Their room was clean and comfortable. The location was convenient. The breakfast was awesome. The staff went above ...

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Ryad Alya
Riad Braya

Riad Braya

5 out of 5
7 Derb El Hamia Douh Batha Fès
The price is HK$634 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
HK$634
HK$776 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Glaoui Palace and Dar Batha Museum are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (254 reviews)
The riad others were nice and clean. It was in a very good location. Shout out to Mohammad for making us feel at home. The breakfast was one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had. They make their croissants and pastries in house which tasted amazing.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Riad Braya
Riad Layla

Riad Layla

4 out of 5
Rue 18, Medina Arsat Mabrouka Dough Fes
Stay at this spa riad in Fes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Glaoui Palace and Dar Batha Museum are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (147 reviews)
Beautiful Riad, very friendly and helpful staff, but not everyone speaks English. Our room was nice and comfortable. Good stay

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Riad Layla
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Other neighbourhoods around El Ayoun

Empty street in the old medina of Fez, Morocco

Talaa

While visiting Talaa, you might make a stop by sights like Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate.

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, Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate are top sights worth seeing.

Medina of Fez
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Fes El Bali

4/5(46 area reviews)

Fes El Bali is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bou Inania Madrasa and Chouara Tannery while you're in town.

Fes El Bali
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.

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R'habet Zbib

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

R'habet Zbib
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! ;)
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Dar Tazi

While visiting Dar Tazi, you might make a stop by sights like Sidi Moussa Tannery and Talisman Art Gallery.

Dar Tazi
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Qasbah En Nouar

When in Qasbah En Nouar, you can plan a visit to Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Qasbah En Nouar


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