Fes: The Unmissable Medina and Imperial Treasures
Explore the heart of Morocco’s spiritual and cultural capital through Fès el-Bali, a car-free urban labyrinth dating back to the 8th century. This collection highlights the city's architectural heritage, from the intricate brass doors of the Royal Palace to the 9th-century Kairaouine Mosque and University. Discover traditional industries at the ancient leather tanneries and view the city’s sprawling skyline from the hilltop Merenid Tombs or the Borj Nord fort. Museums like Dar Batha showcase refined Moroccan craftsmanship within former palace walls, while the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II marks the sacred center of the medina.
A Medina of Fez
Fes el Bali is the oldest walled part of Fez, the second largest city of Morocco.
B Tanneries
Rather ambivalent experience - the tanneries are smelly and it can be hassling, too.
C Kairaouine Mosque & University
This 9th century mosque is not open to non-Muslims yet it is still worth stopping by and peeking through the doors.
D Royal Palace
The Royal Palace or Dar al-Makhzen is the palace of the King of Morocco in the city of Fez, Morocco.
E Dar Batha
Dar Batḥa, or Qasr al-Batḥa, is a former royal palace and present-day museum in the city of Fez, Morocco.
F Borj Nord
Borj Nord or Burj al-Shamal, Al-Burj ash-Shamali is a fort in the city of Fez, Morocco.
G Merenid Tombs
The Marinid Tombs or Merenid Tombs are a set of ruined monumental tombs on a hill above and north of Fes al-Bali, the old city of Fez,…
H Marinid Tombs
The Marinid Tombs or Merenid Tombs are a set of ruined monumental tombs on a hill above and north of Fes al-Bali, the old city of Fez,…
I Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II
The Zawiya of Moulay Idris II is a zawiya in Fez, Morocco. It contains the tomb of Idris II, who ruled Morocco from 807 to 828 and is…
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