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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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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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (594 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 2026/1/31

Riad Mazar Fes
Riad Alassala Fes

Riad Alassala Fes

3.5 out of 5
11 Derb El-Hamia Douh Fes
The price is NT$3,277 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
NT$3,277
NT$3,832 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, ambience peaceful

Reviewed on 2026/2/14

Riad Alassala Fes
Ryad Alya

Ryad Alya

4 out of 5
8 Bis Derb El Guebbas Fes
The price is NT$1,907 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
NT$1,907
NT$2,320 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
Staff welcoming was the best part of that , clean room and service was good too ❤️🫶♥️

Reviewed on 2026/1/28

Ryad Alya
Riad Braya

Riad Braya

5 out of 5
7 Derb El Hamia Douh Batha Fès
The price is NT$2,925 per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
NT$2,925
NT$3,534 total
Feb 21 - Feb 22
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! (257 reviews)
This riad is a spectacular oasis from the busy medina, like a Faberge egg which opens up once you get in the front door. Hosts are genuine and helpful with absolute grace.

Reviewed on 2026/2/14

Riad Braya
Riad Dar Kenza

Riad Dar Kenza

3 out of 5
7 Derb Skallia El Guabbas Fes Medina Fes Fes
Fully refundable
The price is NT$1,300 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
NT$1,300
NT$1,507 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Glaoui Palace and Dar Batha Museum are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
A wonderful Riad in the Medina with beautiful tile work , restored in oct '25. Just 2 minute walk from being dropped off. Easily walk to all remote corners of the Medina (used google map). The rooms are on the 2nd floor and will have to carry bags by steps. Very clean place. Fatima was very friendly ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/12

Riad Dar Kenza
Riad El Yacout

Riad El Yacout

4 out of 5
9 Derb Guebbas Batha Fes
The price is NT$4,188 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
NT$4,188
NT$4,814 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa riad in Fes. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, very friendly people.

Reviewed on 2026/2/13

Riad El Yacout
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Talaa

If you're spending some time in Talaa, Dar Batha Museum and Blue Gate are top sights worth seeing.

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

While visiting Medina of Fez, you might make a stop by sights like Dar Batha Museum and Blue Gate.

Medina of Fez
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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
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
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

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

Dar Tazi
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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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