Medina of Fez

Fes

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.
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.
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

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Riad Mazar Fes

Riad Mazar Fes

4.5 out of 5
Rue 2 N°12 Arset Bennis Douh Medina Fes Fes Boulmane
Book a stay at this luxury guesthouse in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
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Incroyable construction 1892 rénové avec soins pendant cinq ans attention aux détails incroyables. Un bijou d’architecture. Accueille tres sympathiques sans pression. Très bien situé. Notre riade préférée!

Reviewed on 4 March 2026

Riad Mazar Fes
Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

5 out of 5
5 Derb Ben Slimane Zerbtana Fes
The price is AED 1,247 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
AED 1,247
AED 1,380 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury B&B in Fes. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (285 reviews)
Great Riad in Fez.

Reviewed on 4 March 2026

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux
Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

4.5 out of 5
33 Derb Miter Talaa Kebira Ain Zliten Fes
Book a stay at this luxury riad in Fes. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Funduq Kaat Smen and Water Clock are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
The staff here are wonderful. They helped us arrange anything we needed in terms of food and rides. They also gave us room upgrades for every member of our party which was a nice suprise. The only downside was one of the bottom floor rooms had live roaches.

Reviewed on 27 February 2026

Riad Maison Bleue And Spa
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 AED 382 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 382
AED 448 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (278 reviews)
I spent three nights in this hotel, which was first built in the 14th century (I was told). I appreciate the room upgrade they offered. The upgraded room (a suite) is located on the 1st floor. It is a huge, very clean room with a flight of stairs inside. Both the dressing room and the bathroom/toilet ...

Reviewed on 4 March 2026

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Riad Jamaï

Riad Jamaï

4 out of 5
31 oued lahriki sidi boujida Fes Medina
The price is AED 148 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
AED 148
AED 187 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Chouara ...
9/10 Wonderful! (217 reviews)
Very nice building and reasonable location

Reviewed on 19 December 2025

Riad Jamaï
Riad Alassala Fes

Riad Alassala Fes

3.5 out of 5
11 Derb El-Hamia Douh Fes
The price is AED 413 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
AED 413
AED 480 total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Glaoui ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
This was my second trip to this wonderful Riad. It is beautiful and friendly. My home base in Fes!

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

Riad Alassala Fes
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Other neighborhoods around Medina of Fez

Empty street in the old medina of Fez, Morocco

Talaa

If you're spending some time in Talaa, Blue Gate and Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation are top sights worth seeing.

Talaa
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

While El Ayoun isn't home to many top sights, Blue Gate and Place Bou Jeloud are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Ayoun
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Ain Azlitan

While Ain Azlitan might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Blue Gate and Place Bou Jeloud.

Ain Azlitan
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Fes El Bali

4.5/5(257 area reviews)

Travelers come to Fes El Bali for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Saffarin Madrasa and Chouara Tannery while you're in town.

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

If you're spending some time in Dar Tazi, Sidi Moussa Tannery and Talisman Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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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


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