Around Fez
Medieval medina · Crafts · Learning
One of the oldest imperial cities of Morocco: the vast UNESCO-listed medina of Fes el-Bali, the al-Qarawiyyin, master craftsmen and the dye pits of the tanneries.
Fes el-Bali, the old walled city, is one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1981. Within its lanes stands al-Qarawiyyin, founded in 859 and often described as one of the oldest continuously operating universities.
Crafts still shape daily life: brass, wood, ceramics and leather, with the Chouara tannery and its colourful dye pits as the best-known sight. Fes rewards slow visits and a good guide, and its cultural festivals give a reason to time a trip.
Local time zone: Africa/Casablanca
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3 days in the city
Three days of visits, markets, meals and sunsets, spread across the city.
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