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! ;)
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Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

5 out of 5
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Riad Mazar Fes

Riad Mazar Fes

4.5 out of 5
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Riad Fes Maya

Riad Fes Maya

4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Ben Mohammed El Alaoui N°12 Fes Derb Debbagh Bourjouaa
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Riad Jamaï

Riad Jamaï

4 out of 5
31 oued lahriki sidi boujida Fes Medina
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Very nice building and reasonable location

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Riad Alassala Fes

Riad Alassala Fes

3.5 out of 5
11 Derb El-Hamia Douh Fes
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Riad Al Ansari

Riad Al Ansari

4 out of 5
21 derb el miter Fes Fez-Meknès
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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, Dar Batha Museum and Blue Gate 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, Dar Batha Museum and Blue Gate are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Ayoun
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Qasbah En Nouar

Qasbah En Nouar might not have many top sights, but Blue Gate and Place Bou Jeloud are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Qasbah En Nouar
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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 Dar Batha Museum 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 Chouara Tannery and Dar Batha Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

R'habet Zbib


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