The oldest of Morocco's imperial cities, and a medina of nine thousand lanes with no cars in any of them. The world's oldest university is still working inside it.
Free things to do
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Chouara tanneries from the terraces
The mint sprig they hand you is not optional.
© Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.0
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The medina, from Bab Bou Jeloud
Nine thousand lanes and no cars in any of them. Start at the blue gate and head downhill.
Free
Borj Nord viewpoint at sunset
The whole medina below from an old Saadian fort, with the call to prayer going up from all of it at once.
Where to stay
from $15
Riad Verus
Dorm bed · per night
from $24
Moroccan Dream Hostel
Private room · per night
from $23
Hostel Speakeasy Fes
Private room · per night
from $16
BackHome Fez
Dorm bed · per night
Trips that take it in
Africa · 9 days · 3 nights in Fes
The Medina Line
Marrakesh → Fes → Chefchaouen
$188
plus flights · Jan 2027 dates