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Morocco · Fès-Meknès · 410 m
Short description of Fès
Fès (فاس) is considered the cultural and spiritual heart of Morocco and one of the country’s most historically significant cities. The city is renowned for its UNESCO-listed medina of Fès el-Bali, its maze-like alleyways, traditional artisan quarters, famous tanneries, and the historic Al-Qarawiyyin University. Amid centuries-old souks, intricate architecture, and vibrant everyday life, Fès preserves the traditions of Moroccan craftsmanship, scholarship, and spirituality. The city blends medieval heritage with a living present, offering travelers a profound insight into the history, culture, and soul of Morocco.
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Best time to visit: April – May
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- Fes el-Bali Medina (UNESCO)
- Chouara Tannery
- Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University
- Bou Inania Madrasa
- Al-Attarine Madrasa
- Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate)
- Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts
- Nejjarine Square and Fountain
- Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II
- Place Seffarine
- Fes el-Bali souks and artisan quarters
- Talaa Kebira
- Talaa Seghira
- Dar al-Magana Water Clock
- Merenid Tombs
- Merenid Tombs panoramic viewpoint
- Borj Nord and Arms Museum
- Borj Nord panoramic viewpoint
- Bab Guissa and panoramic viewpoint
- Bab Rcif
- Rcif Square
- Funduq al-Najjariyyin
- Cherratine Madrasa
- Sahrij Madrasa
- Saffarin Madrasa
- Andalusian Mosque
- Fes el-Jdid
- Royal Palace Gates (Dar al-Makhzen)
- Volubilis Archaeological Site (UNESCO)(Day trip)
- Meknes Historic City (UNESCO)(Day trip)
- Mellah of Fes
- Ibn Danan Synagogue
- Jewish Cemetery of Fes
- Bab Semmarine
- Jnan Sbil Gardens
- Dar Batha Museum
- Glaoui Palace
- Mokri Palace
- Henna Souk
- Attarine Souk
- Seffarine coppersmith quarter
- Place R'cif food market
- Borj Sud panoramic viewpoint
- Fes city walls and historic gates
- Bab Mahrouk
- Bab Ftouh
- Bab Dekkakin
- Place Bou Jeloud
- Fes pottery and zellige workshops
- Fes Festival of World Sacred Music (May)
- Moulay Yacoub hot springs(Day trip)
- Sefrou Medina(Day trip)
- Sefrou Waterfall(Day trip)
- Bhalil cave houses(Day trip)
- Moulay Idriss Zerhoun(Day trip)
- Ifrane(Day trip)
- Cèdre Gouraud and Azrou cedar forest(Day trip)