Rows of stone vats at a traditional tannery in Fes

Fes is the oldest of Morocco’s imperial cities. Its old town, Fes el-Bali, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world: narrow alleys, workshops, madrasas and souks that you can only explore on foot.

In the medina

The medina is best seen with a guide, because the alleys are easy to get lost in. The sights most visitors come for are the souks, the old madrasas and the tanneries, where leather is still dyed in rows of stone vats. Fes is also known for its leather, ceramics and metalwork.

Fes in our tours

  • 3 day, 4 day and 5 day tours from Marrakech to Fes, with a night in the Sahara at Merzouga. The longer versions cross the Middle Atlas with its cedar forests; the 5 day tour also stops at Azrou and Ifrane. The 3 day tour also runs in the other direction, from Fes to Marrakech.
  • 11 day and 15 day Grand Morocco tours, each with a guided walk through the Fes medina.

To add more nights in Fes, describe your plan on the Customized Trips page or contact us.

Destination
Fes
Population
1 million
Language
Arabic, Frensh, English
Currency
Morrocan Dirhams