MoroccoMay 10, 2024, by Merche Ariza Gallego

A mini-guide for Fes, Morocco

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Morocco, May 10, 2024, by Merche Ariza Gallego

A mini-guide for Fes, Morocco

Marrakesh is now familiar territory, although we have not yet completed the city at Barts Boekje. If you completely into If you are Morocco, then you want to be the cultural capital Fes definitely don't miss it on your next trip. It is the oldest city in Morocco, of which the entire medina - the historic city center - is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The famous picture of Fes is the Chouara tannery, one of three tanneries in the city and one of the oldest in the world. There is more than enough to do in this ancient city. We have listed the best tips for a first visit to Fes, for which two or three days is enough. From Fes you can easily take a direct train to Marrakesh, which stops in Meknes, Rabat and Casablanca, among others. But now first Fes in the spotlight.

Sightseeing in the medina

Sightseeing in the medina

Leave your pumps at home and put on your walking shoes, there are quite a few hilly streets in Fes. The medina has countless streets and alleys to get lost in, souks to get greedy in and a large number of cats and people zipping around on scooters.

The best tip? Start your visit to Fes with a tour guide. You've immediately seen the most important highlights and you get an overdose of information about the city (a bit more interesting than looking it up yourself on your phone), plus it's a lot of fun. We did the free walking tour from GuruWalk, a three-hour walk in which the local Abderrahime – who has a rating of 5/5 – tells you everything about the city in English. Doing!

Spend the night in Fes, Morocco

Spend the night in Fes, Morocco

Forget big hotels, you can sleep in one in Morocco riad – a traditional Moroccan house with an inner garden. Booking.com is bursting with options, making the anticipation of your trip even more fun. A (small) swimming pool is not an unnecessary luxury when temperatures are well above thirty degrees. Even with that wish, riads can be found for every budget. The big advantage of Fes is that the prices are on the low side and that breakfast is often included. You can spend the night in a riad in Fes for less than €30 per night.

The best Raids

The best Raids

  • Medina Social Club A hostel-style Riad with choices of dorms or private rooms, very budget-friendly and centrally located with a spacious roof terrace. Score of 9.0 from more than 1.000 reviews, well deserved to be on this list.
  • Riad Dar Cordoba Classic Riad in a quiet street in the center of Fes. The courtyard is the eye-catcher of the Riad, as if you imagine yourself in another world.
  • Riad Sayeda Al Hora Located in a central location with spacious rooms. The large swimming pool is the plus point of this Riad – we wouldn't say no to a refreshing dip.
  • Dar Khmissa Fes Beautiful Riad with an Instagram-worthy courtyard. The rooms are simple without too many frills.
  • Riad Le Sucrier de Fes A Riad with a romantic courtyard with a small swimming pool. This is really the kind of place where you can completely relax after the hustle and bustle of the city.
  • Riad Noumidya This is a paradise just outside the medina. You will want to stay in this Riad for the large swimming pool and the garden alone.
  • Riad Marjana suites & Spa It's like entering an Arabic palace. Beautiful spacious courtyard with swimming pool.
  • Riad Maison Bleue and Spa Your entire camera roll will soon be full of photos of the courtyard, it is that beautiful. If you want a little more luxury, you've come to the right place.

Food and drinks

Food and drinks

Nine out of ten menus say tagine, the most famous Moroccan stew with meat, fish or vegetarian. When in Morroco you must have tried at least one, just like couscous or a pastilla (a type of filo pastry filled with vegetables or meat: a Moroccan specialty). We ate the tastiest vegetarian pastilla at the restaurant Nayar and order a good tagine Dar Hammad. Do you want Moroccan food with a Western twist? Then go to Mom's Touch.

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