Things to do in Fez
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1What to do in Fez
Browse the city
Explore Fez
Attractions
- Al Batha Museum of Islamic Arts
- Al-Attarine Madrasa
- Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque & University
- Bab Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate)
- Borj Nord & Arms Museum
- Bou Inania Madrasa
- C.T. Obripark
- Chouara Tannery
- Fez Mellah
- Ifrane National Park
- Jnan Sbil Gardens
- Meknes & Volubilis Day Trip
- Merinid Tombs
- Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts
- Royal Palace of Fez
Restaurants
- Bistro Laaroussa
- Café Clock
- Dar Aicha
- Dar Hammad
- Dar Roumana
- Eden at Palais Amani
- Fez Café (Le Jardin des Biehn)
- Fondouk Bazaar
- Ishq
- L'Amandier
- La Maison Bleue
- Lamsat Omi
- MB Restaurant Lounge
- Mezzanine
- Nur
- Palais Bab Sahra
- Palais de Fès (Dar Tazi)
- Restaurant Dar Hatim
- Restaurant La Morille (Dar Diafa)
- Restaurant Numéro 7
- Riad Fès — Rooftop & Restaurant
- Riad Rcif Restaurant
- The Ruined Garden
About Fez
The spiritual heart — a medieval medina frozen in amber. Expect UNESCO medina mazes, tanneries, centuries-old madrasas, and artisan quarters. Unmatched for craft and history — leather, pottery, brass, and Morocco's oldest university.
Why Fez
Unmatched for craft and history — leather, pottery, brass, and Morocco's oldest university.
Where to go in Fez
Pick your base, each neighborhood has its own vibe.
- Fes el-Bali (Old Medina)
- Fes el-Jdid
- Ville Nouvelle
- Batha
Best time
March – May · October – November
Cool mornings, warm afternoons. Summer can be scorching; winter nights are chilly.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers- Mix a guided tour with a free-roam day. Our Fez picks cover culture, food, adventure, and wellness, choose a category above to focus your plan.
From the journal
Read about Fez
- ArticlesJul 20, 2026
Fez Medina Guide: How to Explore Fes el-Bali Without Getting Lost
A practical guide to Fes el-Bali, the UNESCO-listed Fez medina: Bou Inania, al-Qarawiyyin, the Chouara tannery, where to eat, how to navigate the slope, and whether you need a guide.
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Best Restaurants in Fez (2026): Where to Eat in Morocco's Culinary Capital
The 14 best restaurants in Fez for 2026, from Najat Kaanache's 10-course tasting menu at Nur and MICHELIN Key-listed Gayza to family-run Dar Hatim. With prices, opening hours, licensed venues and how to find them in the car-free medina.
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Day Trips from Fez: Chefchaouen, Volubilis and the Middle Atlas
Three day trips from Fez compared: Chefchaouen (195 km, 3.5–4 hours each way), UNESCO Volubilis with imperial Meknes (95 km), and the Middle Atlas cedar forest with Ifrane (65 km). Real distances, what each private trip includes, and how to choose.
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