Things to do in Fez

Why go to Fez

• Fes el-Bali Medina

  A UNESCO-listed labyrinth of 9,000+ alleys, mosques, and souks that has barely changed since the 9th century.

• Chouara Tannery

  Watch leather dyed in vivid honeycomb vats from rooftop terraces, one of the most iconic images in all of travel.

• Al-Attarine Madrasa

  Breathtaking Marinid-era tilework and carved cedar ceilings that rival any palace in the world.

• Bou Inania Madrasa

  The only madrasa in Fez open to non-Muslims for religious functions, with stunning geometric stucco and zellige.

• Merenid Tombs & North Walls

  Crumbling 14th-century hilltop ruins offering a free panoramic sunset view over the entire medina.

Good to know in Fez

• Taxis (petit taxis) are metered and extremely cheap, a cross-city ride rarely exceeds $1.50; always insist the driver uses the meter or agree on a price before entering.
• Tipping is appreciated but modest: round up taxi fares, leave $0.50-1 at cafés, and tip riad staff $1-2/day, large tips are not expected or standard.
• Do not drink tap water; bottled water is widely available for under $0.30/liter, and most riads provide it, budget accordingly and avoid ice at street stalls.
• Most mosques and active religious sites are closed to non-Muslims, but the Bou Inania and Al-Attarine madrasas charge a small entry fee (~$1-2); there are no formal free-entry days, but wandering the medina itself is always free.

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