MOROCCO: Top 8 Things To Do in Fes

1. Medersa Bou Inania

There are two Medersa Bou Inanias, this one in Fes, and another in Meknes. This location in Fes is the more popular of the two and can sometimes be crowded with tourists, but it’s still an impressive 700 year old site that’s considered considered an excellent example of Merenid architecture. See more HERE.

01 | The central courtyard

2. Bab Boujloud

There are several gates that you can enter the medina through, but this is the most famous of them all, and is one of the symbols of the city. There are also several great restaurants just inside.

02 | Bab Boujloud (The Blue Gate)

3. Wandering the Medina

No trip to Fes would be complete without getting lost in the medina. There are now tourist routes that you can follow to keep from getting too lost, but you’ll have to keep an eye out for the signs. Or, if you have a smartphone, download an offline mobile app like MapsWithMe so you can navigate more easily. See more HERE.

03a | A fountain in the medina

03b | A man with his mule in the medina

4. Street Foods

Eating food from street vendors can be a bit risky in some parts of the world where hygiene standards are lacking during food preparation. But if you go in the morning, you can find several street vendors near Bab Boujloud selling delicious Moroccan breakfast items like meloui, beghrir, and msemen. See more HERE.

04 | Meloui, beghrir, and msemen for sale

5. Jardin Jnane S’bile

This public garden is outside of the medina, and can require a bit of a long walk to get to, but it’s well worth it to see the beautiful flowers. It’s also great for escaping the heat! See more HERE.

05 | Jardin Jnane S’Bile, near the main entrance

6. Shopping in the Souks

Many people find the sellers in Fes to be pushy and at times unpleasant, but shopping in Fes should still be on your to-do list in this city because of the great deals you can get (if you know how to haggle) and the range of things to buy. While you’re here, make sure to snag some of the painted blue pottery that Fes is famous for. Tip: before haggling on an item, make sure to check with several sellers to get an idea of what prices are like. Another tip is to either go in the morning, or at the very end of the day. The very end of the day worked out very well for me since several sellers had had a very slow day of sales and were desperate to make another sale, so I was able to get prices much lower than usual. However, if you try this after a good day of sales, you’re unlikely to snag a bargain since they’ve already made enough money for that day. See more HERE.

06 | No shortage of things to buy here!

7. Musee Dar Batha

The Dar Batha was once a palace that now houses exhibits of Moroccan arts and crafts. It’s on the way to and from Jardin Jnane S’bile and is another great place to get out of the heat. See more HERE.

07 | Courtyard of the Musee Dar Batha

8. Medersa el Attarine

This medersa isn’t quite as famous as the Bou Inania, but it’s still a great place to check out. And because it isn’t as famous, it’s also much less crowded so you can get some great photos without having to wait for crowds of people to move out of the way. See more HERE.

08a | Central courtyard of Medersa el Attarine (click for more)

08b | Medersa El Attarine (click for more)