Medina of Fez Travel Guide

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.
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
Friendly feline above Fez's leather tannery

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Medina of Fez

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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (605 reviews)
A very beautiful and charming Riad. Staff service was impeccable - very customer oriented and friendly they easily helped with arranging travel to/from the train station and for arranging a guide to tour us around the Medina. Breakfast was delicious. Clean comfortable rooms and quiet setting. Highly ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 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 10.864.517 ₫ per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
10.864.517 ₫
12.012.796 ₫ total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury B&B in Fes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (285 reviews)
Great Riad in Fez.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux
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 3.212.871 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
3.212.871 ₫
3.716.755 ₫ total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (281 reviews)
The staff were absolutely kind and professional and kind.The property is also beautiful and steps to shopping and dining…an over all gem!

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Riad Fes Maya
Riad Jamaï

Riad Jamaï

4 out of 5
31 oued lahriki sidi boujida Fes Medina
The price is 1.120.479 ₫ per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
1.120.479 ₫
1.396.864 ₫ total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Chouara ...
9/10 Wonderful! (218 reviews)
Very nice building and reasonable location

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Riad Jamaï
Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

5 out of 5
Bab Ziat, Quartier Ziat, Fès Médina Fes
The price is 8.811.947 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
8.811.947 ₫
9.915.910 ₫ total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Fes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (233 reviews)
Outstanding stay

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Palais Faraj Suites & Spa
Riad Al Ansari

Riad Al Ansari

4 out of 5
21 derb el miter Fes Fez-Meknès
Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Funduq Kaat Smen and Water Clock ...
10/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
Lovely clean quiet comfortable Riad with very welcoming staff . Great location from which to explore the old medina. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Riad Al Ansari
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Other neighbourhoods around Medina of Fez

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
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

Though El Ayoun may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate.

El Ayoun
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Ain Azlitan

Ain Azlitan might not have many top sights, but Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ain Azlitan
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Fes El Bali

4/5(47 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
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
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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