Fès

Fez el-Bali Medina

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest car-free urban area in the world, with more than 9,000 lanes.

Bab Boujloud

The famous blue and green gate marking the monumental entrance to the medina, decorated with traditional zellij.

Al Quaraouiyine University

Founded in the 9th century, it is considered the oldest continuously operating university in the world.

Chouara Tanneries

The most famous traditional tanneries in Morocco, where leather is still dyed by hand in age-old vats.

Bou Inania Madrasa

A masterpiece of Marinid architecture, renowned for the delicacy of its carved wood, plaster and zellij.

Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts

Set in a restored former caravanserai, this museum traces the traditional art of woodworking.

Medina souks

A vast network of souks organised by guild, from spices to copperware, fabrics and leather goods.

The Mellah

Fez's old Jewish quarter, recognisable by its ornate wooden-balcony façades, unique among Moroccan medinas.

Marinid Tombs

Ruins perched on a hill offering one of the finest viewpoints over the whole Fez medina.

Borj Nord

A 16th-century fortress now housing the arms museum, with an open view over the old town.

Dar el-Makhzen

The monumental gilded bronze gates of the Royal Palace of Fez, admired for their decorative finesse.

Fez New Town

The modern district built in the 20th century, more open, with its avenues, cafés and contemporary feel.