Fez

Morocco

Labyrinthine medina where crafts and tradition thrive—download offline maps.

🧭 First 48 hours

Clear, quick notes to get set up fast.

IAM/Orange/inwi (eSIM available).

Cash is essential in the medina; cards at riads.

Pre-book riad pickup or take official taxis.

Walk Fes el-Bali; taxis/new town for longer hops.

Fes el-Bali (immersive riads), Fes el-Jdid (Mellah/Royal Palace), Ville Nouvelle (modern).

The medina is a maze—offline maps help; “shortcut help” may expect a tip.

Ten best-style Fez: tiled courtyards, cedar-carved madrasas, rooftop sunsets, and workshops that still hum.

The Ruined Garden — Fes el-Bali
Romantic garden plates—warm bread, slow lamb, candle glow.
Dar Roumana — Medina north
Seasonal Moroccan with French finesse in a restored riad.
Cafe Clock (food + events) — Near Bab Boujloud
Camel burger lore, cooking classes, and evening music.

Nagham Café — Overlooking Blue Gate
Terrace cappuccino with postcard views.
Made in M — Medina
Design shop meets café—great pause between souks.
Rooftop riad lounges — Across the medina
Mint tea with skyline and call-to-prayer soundtracks.

Bou Inania Madrasa — Talaa Kebira
Masterpiece of zellige and carved cedar—check opening hours.
Al Attarine Madrasa — Spice souk
Intimate courtyard geometry—photographer favorite.
Nejjarine Museum — Carpentry souk
Wood arts inside a caravanserai with rooftop views.
Jnan Sbil Garden — Medina edge
Green respite with fountains and palms.
Borj Nord (fort & panorama) — Hill above medina
Citywide overlook—best near golden hour.

Chouara Tannery terraces — Fes el-Bali
Classic leather views—bring a mint sprig; buy belts/bags after haggling.
Pottery cooperatives — Ain Nokbi
Zellige and ceramics—watch artisans cut tiles by hand.
Brass & wood souks — Attarine/Seffarine
Hammering soundtrack; trays and teapots with patina for days.

Riad Fes Spa — Medina
Polished hammam experience in a luxe riad.
Local neighborhood hammam — Various
Authentic scrub—ask your riad for women/men hours.

Volubilis & Moulay Idriss — Near Meknes
Roman mosaics plus a hillside holy town.
Meknes old city — Imperial twin
Bab Mansour gate and granaries—easy combo with Volubilis.
Ifrane & Middle Atlas — Highlands
Cedar forests and cooler air—a total contrast to the medina.