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Fes

Morocco's medieval heart, with a vast walled medina, tanneries and old madrasas.

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About Fes

In short

  • Fes el Bali medina
  • Chouara tannery
  • Bou Inania Madrasa
  • Al Attarine Madrasa
  • Royal Palace gates

At a glance

Country
Morocco
Region
Africa
Local time
GMT
Time difference
6 hours behind Dhaka5 hours behind in January
Currency
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages
Arabic
Main airport
  • FEZFes Saïss International Airport
Flight time
About 3.5 hoursFrom London
Best time to visit
March to May and September to November
Deals
13 deals

Fes el Bali, the old walled medina of Fes, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the largest car free urban areas in the world. Its lanes lead to craft quarters, fountains and the Chouara tannery, where hides are dyed in stone vats.

The Bou Inania and Al Attarine madrasas show fine tile and cedar work, and Al Qarawiyyin, founded in the ninth century, is one of the oldest seats of learning still in use.

A local guide helps on a first visit. Spring and autumn are the best seasons.

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When to go

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  • Hotel

    Royal Mansour Marrakech

    A palace of private riads, each on three floors, set inside the medina walls with large gardens.

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    Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay Resort

    A beachfront resort set in gardens on Agadir's bay, with pools and a spa.

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    La Mamounia

    A palace hotel just inside the medina walls, set in large historic gardens with an outdoor pool.

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