Fes medina tanneries, Morocco

Destination guide

Morocco's Spiritual Heart

Fes

Fes is Morocco's soul — older, deeper, more mysterious than Marrakech. Its 1,200-year-old medina is a living museum where artisans still work as their ancestors did.

About Fes

Morocco's soul

Fes is Morocco's soul — older, deeper, more mysterious than Marrakech. Its 1,200-year-old medina is a living museum where artisans still work as their ancestors did.

What to see & do

Fes highlights

01

Fes el-Bali medina

World's largest car-free urban area, UNESCO site, 9,000+ lanes.

02

Chouara tanneries

Leather dyed in stone vats.

03

Al-Qarawiyyin

Founded 859 AD, world's oldest operating university.

04

Bou Inania Madrasa

14th-century, zellige tilework.

05

The Mellah

Historic Jewish quarter.

06

Artisan quarters

Copper, weaving, pottery.

07

Borj Nord viewpoint

Sunset panorama over the medina.

Fes medina aerial view, Morocco

Plan your trip

Fes rewards travelers who slow down — a knowledgeable local guide makes all the difference.

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