Talaa Travel Guide

Fes

Empty street in the old medina of Fez, Morocco
Empty street in the old medina of Fez, Morocco
“Blue? It’s green!” we hear you cry! The other side is blue, but this side is green, the colour for Islam. Standing since 1913, this is the gate that represented all the Arabian Night stories. We got up at 5.30am to get shots without people. If you like this angle you need to head to the roof of the Cascade Hotel. For a few dirhams the sleepy doorman will let you in and lead you up. Seeing the sunrise over this very special city while the Mu’azzin sing out the prayer call is a must. Should you head that way, please send our love to Fes. #history #fes #morocco #babboujeloud
The blue gate is one of the main entrances into the medina in Fes.

#fes #morocco #beautiful #aroundtheworld
This alleyway in the ancient medina of Fes, was tucked away and hidden. This rainbowroad caught our eye when we just happened to look down an alley behind a half open door. The street was the brainchild of a local artist and his friend. They built photos and art into the walls, and are happy to show you
#takeahike #morocco #fes #hiddenplaces #secretspot #art

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Talaa

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

5 out of 5
5 Derb Ben Slimane Zerbtana Fes
The price is 6.519.004 ₫ per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
6.519.004 ₫
7.233.507 ₫ total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (280 reviews)
Good location, beautiful Riad, excellent staff, and wonderful restaurant

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux
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 1.443.830 ₫ per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
1.443.830 ₫
1.776.022 ₫ 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
Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

5 out of 5
Bab Ziat, Quartier Ziat, Fès Médina Fes
The price is 9.057.520 ₫ per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
9.057.520 ₫
10.188.381 ₫ total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews)
A beautifully decorated charming hotel offering an authentic Moroccan experience.

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Palais Faraj Suites & Spa
Riad Dar Hidaya Fes

Riad Dar Hidaya Fes

3 out of 5
derb el horra Fes Fès-Meknès
Stay at this spa riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Funduq Kaat Smen and Bou Inania Madrasa are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
It was a great stay, thanks to all the staff, totally recommend.

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Riad Dar Hidaya Fes
Ryad Alya

Ryad Alya

4 out of 5
8 Bis Derb El Guebbas Fes
The price is 1.578.782 ₫ per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
1.578.782 ₫
1.921.175 ₫ total
3 Feb - 4 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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around 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
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
912100420

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.

https://davenotravels.blog

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
Default Image

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
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


Talaa Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: