Fez
Fez-Meknes · 2 days suggested
The kingdom’s spiritual capital, whose ancient UNESCO-listed medina is home to craft workshops and monuments.
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Getting to Fez
Approximate driving times from the guide’s other towns, without traffic or breaks (OSRM calculation on OpenStreetMap data, accessed 4 October 2026).
- Meknes≈ 1 h · 67 km
- Rabat≈ 2 h 30 min · 203 km
- Casablanca≈ 3 h 30 min · 300 km
- Oujda≈ 3 h 30 min · 329 km
- Chefchaouen≈ 4 h · 193 km
- Nador≈ 4 h · 315 km
Stade de Fès, proposed stadium for the 2030 World Cup : the stadium, its status and sources
Trains, coaches and car hireThings to do in Fez
All things to do-
Chouara Tannery
Dye vats seen from the surrounding terraces: an age-old craft that is still very much alive.
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Bou Inania Madrasa
Zellige tilework, carved stucco and cedar wood: a masterpiece of the Marinid era.
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Fez medina (Fes el-Bali)
A UNESCO World Heritage medina whose lanes are largely car-free: souks, fondouks, workshops and fountains. An official guide helps with orientation.
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Bab Bou Jeloud
The blue-and-green tiled gate leading into the medina: the classic starting point for a visit.
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Al-Attarine Madrasa
A 14th-century Marinid madrasa near the Qarawiyyin, with zellige, stucco and wood decoration. Opening hours and tickets: check on site.
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Nejjarine Fondouk
A former carpenters’ caravanserai turned into a museum of woodworking arts and crafts. Opening hours and tickets: check on site.
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Jnan Sbil Gardens
A historic public garden between Fes el-Bali and Fes el-Jdid: shaded paths, pools and benches for a quiet break.
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Marinid Tombs
Ruins on the hill north of the medina: the best-known panorama over Fez, especially late in the day.
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Where to stay and eat
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Riad Fes
A riad in the Fez medina, on Rue Zerbtana.
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Café Clock
A café in the Fez medina, on Derb Magana, near the Bou Inania Madrasa.
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Good to know
Checked practical tips: these are not commercial offers.
Free or low budget
Bab Bou Jeloud, the lanes of Fes el-Bali and the view from the Marinid Tombs need no ticket.
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Practical
On the World Heritage list since 1981, the medina is largely closed to cars: wear good shoes and, for a first visit, hire an official guide.
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Getting there and around
Nearest airport: Fes-Saïss Airport (FEZ), about 14 km by road; railway station: Fes railway station.
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