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
Free
Chouara tanneries from the terraces
The mint sprig they hand you is not optional.
© Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.0
Free
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 $9
Bleu Star Hostel
Dorm bed · per night · Located in the heart of Fes, Blue Star Hostel offers a comfortable and convenient stay, just 1.8 km from the Royal Palace Fes and 700 meters from the historic Karaouiyne.
from $22
Dar el Mizan
Private room · per night
from $23
KASBAH Guests Travel Fes
Private room · per night
from $12
Moroccan Dream Hostel
Dorm bed · per night
Trips that take it in
Africa · 9 days · 3 nights in Fes
The Medina Line
Marrakesh → Fes → Chefchaouen
$136
plus flights · Dec 2026 dates