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 Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

5 out of 5
5 Derb Ben Slimane Zerbtana Fes
The price is NT$7,887 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
NT$7,887
NT$8,751 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
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Good location, beautiful Riad, excellent staff, and wonderful restaurant

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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 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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The price is NT$3,511 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (273 reviews)
The staff at Riad Maya—Salma, Hamid and Ayman—were amazing!! So welcoming, plus gave us all the attention we could ever expect—they made us feel very special. The Riad is very beautiful and in a great location—a calm oasis of tranquility after a crazy day in the Medina. The food (and wine) is wonderful, ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/1

Riad Fes Maya
Riad Jamaï

Riad Jamaï

4 out of 5
31 oued lahriki sidi boujida Fes Medina
The price is NT$1,220 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
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Feb 5 - Feb 6
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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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (215 reviews)
Very nice building and reasonable location

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Riad Jamaï
Riad Alassala Fes

Riad Alassala Fes

3.5 out of 5
11 Derb El-Hamia Douh Fes
The price is NT$1,754 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
Great place to stay! Everyone was kind and the riad was very beautiful. Our room was on the third floor and had its own little enclosed terrace overlooking the courtyard. The room had everything except for a phone, but they do have a Whatsapp that you can use to communicate with reception so that ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/22

Riad Alassala Fes
Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

5 out of 5
Bab Ziat, Quartier Ziat, Fès Médina Fes
The price is NT$10,971 per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
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NT$12,341 total
Feb 21 - Feb 22
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews)
A beautifully decorated charming hotel offering an authentic Moroccan experience.

Reviewed on 2025/11/6

Palais Faraj Suites & Spa
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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, Bou Inania Madrasa 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, Bou Inania Madrasa 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 Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate 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 Bou Inania 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 Chouara Tannery and Bou Inania Madrasa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

R'habet Zbib


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