El Ayoun Travel Guide

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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Top hotels in El Ayoun

Riad Mazar Fes

Riad Mazar Fes

4.5 out of 5
Rue 2 N°12 Arset Bennis Douh Medina Fes Fes Boulmane
Stay at this luxury guesthouse in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (593 reviews)
Impeccable hospitality and beautiful attention to architectural and design detail. Exceptionally well maintained refuge. At the edge of the medina rather than inside it, which makes it accessible by car/taxi (a very big plus).

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Riad Mazar Fes
Riad Alassala Fes

Riad Alassala Fes

3.5 out of 5
11 Derb El-Hamia Douh Fes
The price is 1.440.743 ₫ per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
1.440.743 ₫
1.772.225 ₫ total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Glaoui ...
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 22 Jan 2026

Riad Alassala Fes
Ryad Alya

Ryad Alya

4 out of 5
8 Bis Derb El Guebbas Fes
The price is 1.577.333 ₫ per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
1.577.333 ₫
1.919.412 ₫ total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
Staff welcoming was the best part of that , clean room and service was good too ❤️🫶♥️

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Ryad Alya
Riad Braya

Riad Braya

5 out of 5
7 Derb El Hamia Douh Batha Fès
The price is 2.116.729 ₫ per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
2.116.729 ₫
2.590.802 ₫ total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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! (256 reviews)
The staff were amazing, welcoming and kind. Breakfast was very good. Fresh fruit salad, pastries, yoghurt, different types of bread freshly squeezed orange juice and coffee. Room nice and a good location. Great shower and very very clean. But the best thing was the kindness of the staff

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Riad Braya
Riad El Yacout

Riad El Yacout

4 out of 5
9 Derb Guebbas Batha Fes
The price is 3.465.090 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
3.465.090 ₫
3.982.180 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa riad in Fes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
A must see, best Riad in the medina
The service was impeccable! Marcos went above & beyond to make our stay not only enjoyable, but that he made us feel like family (checking on our desires & anticipating our every need). He assisted with moving our bags into our room when we arrived & left. All of the staff was extremely responsive ...

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

Riad El Yacout
Hôtel Riad la clé de Fes

Hôtel Riad la clé de Fes

4 out of 5
21 Derb El Guebbas Douh Fes
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Glaoui Palace and Dar Batha Museum are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
If you’re looking for easy access to the old city this is a convenient location. We were able to walk every where. There’s so much to do and see at all times. The location was very safe, clean, spacious and comfortable. Character is endless in the beautifully restored and maintained riad. It felt ...

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Hôtel Riad la clé de Fes
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Other neighbourhoods around El Ayoun

Empty street in the old medina of Fez, Morocco

Talaa

While visiting Talaa, you might make a stop by sights like Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate.

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

If you're spending some time in Medina of Fez, Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate are top sights worth seeing.

Medina of Fez
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Fes El Bali

4/5(46 area reviews)

Fes El Bali is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bou Inania Madrasa 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 Bou Inania Madrasa, 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! ;)
#lifeatexpedia #fes #morocco #medina #lights

Dar Tazi

While visiting Dar Tazi, you might make a stop by sights like Sidi Moussa Tannery and Talisman Art Gallery.

Dar Tazi
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Qasbah En Nouar

When in Qasbah En Nouar, you can plan a visit to Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Qasbah En Nouar


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