Fes Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Fes is the oldest of Morocco's imperial cities. A must-visit attraction is the traditional leather tannery located in the old medina.

Incredible Fes 🇲🇦

Went to this amazing place in the summer and fell in love. People are super welcoming and nice. Definitely gonna come back #morocco

The Imperial City of Fes

Enter the medieval city through the monumental door Bab Bou Jeloud, decorated with mosaic, enamel-filled and resplendent to the sun. Here find yourself absorbed in a world where traditional methods have been preserved: the artisans work with skill using original tools, the women cook bread in the public oven, the weavers work on looms, and donkeys are the only means of transport permitted inside the medina.

Ain lwali is 14 km from the center of Fès.

It is a wild Cold Spring Water. I really loved it. You must drive there or get a private Taxi. no public bus is passing by..

Appreciate the traditional leather-making craft in the ancient city of Fez

The Chouara Tannery in the ancient city of Fez, Morocco, is the most famous leather workshop in the city. As the most representative leather-making center in Morocco, it attracts travelers and art lovers from all over the world. This ancient tannery showcases Morocco's long-standing leather craft tradition, not only exuding a strong historical atmosphere, but also taking people into a magical and fascinating world of leather. Here, the traditional leather craft is passed down from generation to generation by skilled craftsmen, preserving hundreds of years of history and techniques. The traditional manufacturing process has been continued for thousands of years and has hardly been changed by modernization. It is very worth visiting just for its tradition. Stepping into the Chouara Tannery, you are greeted by dazzling colored leather, neatly arranged and sun-dried, like a brilliant and colorful scroll. Viewers can experience the entire process of making leather. In addition to watching the production process, the Chouara Tannery also offers a series of handmade leather goods for tourists to choose from. From gorgeous saddlery to exquisite bags, from traditional Moroccan shoes to finely carved leather relics, it is also a good place to choose souvenirs.

Fes has to watch the world's second-largest Tannery~~ (the world's first in India, the world's third in Turkey) visitors can't go to the leather dyeing house to visit, can only see workers from the roof of the surrounding stores They dip the leather process. Under the leadership of the local brother, we walked into a leather workshop. He specially grabbed a mint leaf for everyone to ease the pungent smell of "smelly egg", and then began to climb the stairs. Let us explain the process of leather production.

Fez, the birthplace of Moroccan handmade art, is famous for its leather production. The hand-made craftsmanship, the dyeing raw materials are pure natural, and the colorful dyeing tanks are like a complete drawing board. It would be a pity if you don't go to the leather workshop. Fes used to be divided according to different industries, so the tannery dyeing workshops also gathered in one place, through the labyrinth of twists and turns, when the more and more pungent smell came, the handmade leather workshop also almost there. The boss will send a mint leaf to each person, so that everyone can put it in front of the nose to reduce the odor of the leather, otherwise it is difficult to breathe. Fist Now, the Fiss dye house still uses the ancient method of dyeing - in order to make the leather present the color of natural plants, retaining the traditional hand-made leather and natural drying. Soak in lime water and soften the skin. The leather is then placed in a dyeing tank and dyed with pure natural materials such as plants and ore. After repeated treading and washing and drying, it takes several months to complete a bright color leather.

National Leather's leather dyeing tank is a popular attraction in Fes. If you want to see this attraction, you need to go through the leather shop to the top floor terrace. There is no charge for the leather shop. You will need to visit the store at that time. Go shopping, take time to listen to them selling their handmade carpets, its really nice to see, and people with a uniform style of home decoration can take a back home. From the top floor, you can see hundreds of thousands of large stone sarcophagi distributed in the middle of high-rise residential areas, some of which have been cleaned and empty, only a small part is still working, and the increasingly developed printing and dyeing technology Sooner or later, this manual operation will be replaced. It is a pity that if this skill disappears one day. Colorful dyes are natural colors. Pigeon dung, cow urine and animal fat are mixed together to heat the leather. Workers put the leather in the dyeing tank or take it out of the dyeing tank. How can we endure this smell, the smell of the leather shop is a bit big, the boss handed me a mint branch, and the smell of the mint branch will be much weaker. standing on the top floor, looking at the bright daylight, the old city is so real in the sun, the minaret in the distance is ringing in prayer, echoing in the ancient city, long and meaningful. like this exotic country, this is the taste of travel.

Fes El Bali

#celebratewithtrip It is also known as Fes El Bali, a walled city founded between 779 and 808 by the Idrisid dynasty. The ancient walled medina with narrow, car-free streets, only bikes is enabled to navigate through some part of the medina and ornamented entryways like Bab Guissa and the Blue Gate. Some populations still live inside the medina, there are residential homes, and some have converted their house to Raid or Dar ( Guesthouses). Souk vendors specialize in perfumes, spices, lamps, leathers and many more. Money exchange, religious school, mosque, university in the charming walled city. Dining choice ranges from street kebabs to stylish gourmet restaurants. Fes El Bali was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name Medina of Fez in 1981 and widely regarded as the best preserved medina in the Arab World.

Life is a wilderness, I had a great time in Morocco

I didn't choose a Chinese travel agency, but directly contacted a local guide, who was superb. The room he booked for me was also very good, and he was a nice person. It was worth the time I spent selecting. Firstly, about my overall feelings, I can only say that I don't regret going there at all. The Morocco I experienced was sincere. There will be people in Marrakech trying to solicit customers, but most of them will stop bothering you after being rejected. You will indeed be asked for money for taking photos and carrying luggage, just be careful. There's no need to overreact, but it's always right to be cautious about safety. The guide in Chefchaouen seemed to have walked out of the Arabian Nights, and he was quite interesting. Also in Chefchaouen, when I had a sore throat and went to the pharmacy, a local guy ran around to help me find an open pharmacy, worrying that I might have an emergency. I liked Fez. Walking through the blue gate of Bou Jeloud, you enter an ancient royal city full of vitality; Casablanca is a soft green, I insisted on picking up two stones from the Atlantic Ocean. In terms of food, apart from the tagine, there is nothing else, bring snacks and vitamins, because there are no vegetables, your mouth will crack. For shoes, a pair of sports shoes, a pair for the desert, remember to bring slippers. Morocco·Africa

The shining Royal Palace of Fez 🇲🇦

The Royal Palace of Fez is a palace complex located in Fes, Morocco. It was founded by the Marinid sultan Abu Yusuf Ya’qub in 1276 and served as the new royal residence and center of government for Morocco under Marinid rule. The palace is located in Fes el-Jdid ("New Fes"), the fortified royal district founded by the Marinid sultans in 1276. Today it covers 80 hectares, taking up much of the city’s area. The vast grounds are home to multiple private structures, patios, and gardens, but historically also included administrative offices and government tribunals. The palace is a striking example of Arabic architecture and is decorated with intricate carvings. The exterior of the Royal Palace in Fes is a sight to behold. The pink and white facade is adorned with intricate tile work and the main gates are highly ornate. The palace is not open to the public, but visitors can admire its beauty from the outside and stroll through the adjacent gardens. #christmastrip

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The beauty of Al-Attarine Madrasa 🇲🇦

The Al-Attarine Madrasa, also known as Medersa al-Attarine, is a stunning madrasa located in Fes, Morocco, near the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque. Constructed between 1323 and 1325 by the Marinid sultan Uthman II Abu Said, this architectural gem takes its name from the adjacent Souk al-Attarine, the spice and perfume market. The madrasa’s rich and harmonious decoration and its efficient use of limited space make it one of the highest achievements of Marinid architecture. Its exquisite courtyard, adorned with traditional Marinid patterns, stands as a testament to the intellectual and artistic legacy of medieval Morocco. A place where scholars once gathered, it continues to captivate visitors with its timeless beauty. #christmastrip

Fes Town Tour

#celebratewithtrip After breakfast, a local guide will bring me around Fes and walk at the medina. We headed to the Bab L'Makhzen, which is the palace door to the Royal Palace for a quick photo and explanation of the art work, the gate is located in Rue Bou Ksissat, Fes. Borj Sud known as the southern tower located in Av.Borj S, is a fort in the city of Fes, first established around 1582, overlooking the old city. The school of mosaic and pottery, followed by the walk around the medina. Al Attarine Madrasa located in Rue Talaa Kebira inside the medina, built in the 14th century was known as passionate patrons of madrasas, centers of religious learning. The university of Al-Karaouine ( under restoration, so view from a silk shop terrace ) was founded in 859 and is considered by UNESCO and the Guinness Book of World Records to be the oldest continually operating university in the world.