Fes El Bali Travel Guide

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The Chouara Tannery of Fez, Morocco dates back to the 11th century, it operates much the same way it has since its inception. 
In this photo a young man dyes the hides of cows, sheep, goats, and camels inside of stone vessels. The solution that they use to clean and soften the skins is a mixtures of cow urine, pigeon feces, quicklime, salt, and water. #history
Courier inside medina in Fes, Morocco
The Medina of Fes El Bali is the biggest Medina in Morocco and it´s full of life!
Madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains are everywhere! But, be careful, this Medina is also the most labyrinthine, so my advice is to have a local and official guide with you, especially if you have no much time to visit the city  because you´ll probably get lost more than once! ;)
#lifeatexpedia #fes #morocco #medina #lights

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Our pick of the best Fes El Bali Hotel Deals

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

5 out of 5
5 Derb Ben Slimane Zerbtana Fes
The price is AU$392 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$392
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury B&B in Fes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (280 reviews)
Good location, beautiful Riad, excellent staff, and wonderful restaurant

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux
Riad Mazar Fes

Riad Mazar Fes

4.5 out of 5
Rue 2 N°12 Arset Bennis Douh Medina Fes Fes Boulmane
Stay at this luxury guesthouse in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (594 reviews)
素晴らしい美術品のコレクションがあり、とても美しいリアドでした。

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Riad Mazar Fes
Riad Fes Maya

Riad Fes Maya

4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Ben Mohammed El Alaoui N°12 Fes Derb Debbagh Bourjouaa
The price is AU$177 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
AU$177
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (274 reviews)
The room and riad in general was spotless, the staff were welcoming, generous with their time and always available to go above and beyond at all times during our stay.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Riad Fes Maya
Riad Jamaï

Riad Jamaï

4 out of 5
31 oued lahriki sidi boujida Fes Medina
The price is AU$65 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$65
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Chouara ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (215 reviews)
Very nice building and reasonable location

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Riad Jamaï
Riad Alassala Fes

Riad Alassala Fes

3.5 out of 5
11 Derb El-Hamia Douh Fes
The price is AU$111 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$111
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Glaoui ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
Great place to stay! Everyone was kind and the riad was very beautiful. Our room was on the third floor and had its own little enclosed terrace overlooking the courtyard. The room had everything except for a phone, but they do have a Whatsapp that you can use to communicate with reception so that ...

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Riad Alassala Fes
Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

4.5 out of 5
33 Derb Miter Talaa Kebira Ain Zliten Fes
The price is AU$345 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$345
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury riad in Fes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Funduq Kaat Smen and Water Clock are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Beautiful property, lovely and helpful staff.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Riad Maison Bleue And Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Fes El Bali

The Medina of Fes El Bali is the biggest Medina in Morocco and it´s full of life!
Madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains are everywhere! But, be careful, this Medina is also the most labyrinthine, so my advice is to have a local and official guide with you, especially if you have no much time to visit the city  because you´ll probably get lost more than once! ;)
#lifeatexpedia #fes #morocco #medina #lights

Dar Tazi

While visiting Dar Tazi, you might make a stop by sights like Sidi Moussa Tannery and Talisman Art Gallery.

Dar Tazi
This beautiful wooden fretwork separates the reading room from the book stacks, which we did not have access to.  You might notice that the design mirrors the fretwork on the outside of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.

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R'habet Zbib

When in R'habet Zbib, you can plan a visit to Chouara Tannery and Bou Inania Madrasa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

R'habet Zbib
An iconic sight for sure, the tanneries of Fes was absolutely interesting to take in. As well as the smell, which wasn't as bad as I anticipated - and they gave us a bundle of mint to smell if it got too bad. :)

Here you can see all the different colors of leather dyed...and dried...and here you will find the biggest selections and best prices for leather products at the surrounding leather shops that have a veranda to see the men at work below.

Yes, yes I did acquire a bag while I was there - and it has Berber carpet on it too - double score! :)

El Ayoun

Though El Ayoun may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate.

El Ayoun
Passed an old cemetery.  Resting tombs 
#instone

Zekkak Er Roumane

While visiting Zekkak Er Roumane, you might make a stop by sights like Bab Guissa and Henna Souk.

Zekkak Er Roumane
Empty street in the old medina of Fez, Morocco

Talaa

While visiting Talaa, you might make a stop by sights like Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate.

Talaa
View inside of old medina in Fes, a traditional and old tannery with workers working making methods of leather in the city Fes, Morocco, in april of 2019.

Medina of Fez

If you're spending some time in Medina of Fez, Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate are top sights worth seeing.

Medina of Fez


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