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Walking tours

Fès el-Bali’s maze of doodling lanes can seem impenetrable, so hiring an official guide (hotels can recommend guides for you) can help unlock the city’s secrets. Always specify the principal sights you want to visit and make it clear if you don’t want to shop.

Culture Vultures Fez

Dig a little deeper into the culture and traditions of the medina by visiting the artisan workshops of Fès el-Bali and watching Fassi artisans at work. These tours offer a glimpse into the ancient skills and techniques of Moroccan craftwork, which have survived and continue to thrive today.

Tel: +212 535 683 375
Website: http://www.culturevulturesfez.org

Fes excursions

Volubilis

The remarkable Roman ruins of Volubilis are 85km west from Fès and thus within easy day-tripping distance of the city. This is Morocco’s top ancient site, with a cache of immaculately preserved floor mosaics in-situ, as well as a monumental columned basilica, a capitol with great views over the surrounding countryside and a grand triumphal arch.

Meknès

Morocco’s smallest Imperial City lies only 65km southwest of Fès and is an easy one hour train ride away. The medina here is petite and sedate in comparison to Fès, though the ornate gate of Bab Mansour Laleuj and the sumptuously decorated Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail are two key sights not to miss.

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City Highlight: Fès (or Fez)

Bustling markets, vibrant history, and the walled-in medina of Fès el-Bali make Fez a prime spot for adventure-seeking travellers

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Riad Fès

This sumptuous property offers rooms and suites with traditional furnishings, zellig floors, plaster-decorated walls, and exquisite Moroccan fabrics. There is an amazing rooftop bar, plunge pool, restaurant and spa plus fabulous views of the medina and Atlas Mountains. This is a fantastic place to envelop yourself in old world opulence.

Riad Tizwa

This inviting and cosy riad offers homely touches such as coffee delivered to your door each morning and breakfast served at any time of the day. There’s a large roof terrace to slouch out on after exploring the dusty souks and the staff go out of their way to help.

Dar Seffarine

Behind high walls and a discrete doorway in the oldest part of the medina is Dar Seffarine, a beautifully renovated 750-year-old riad that has been restored to its former glory. Guests here are treated like long-lost friends by the sociable owners, who host evening drinks and organise nightly dinners.

Riad Salam Fes

This gorgeously restored riad in the center of the medina offers luxury and charm at a fair price. Rooms are individualised and elegantly decorated, and the food is a must-try. Head up to the rooftop patio for a beautiful view.

Riad Maison Bleue

This elegantly restored, traditional 19th century medina mansion allows you to sleep amid opulence fit for a pasha. The rooms are scattered across four interconnecting courtyards and boast four-poster beds, antiques, and mashrabiyya (lattice-screens) details, as well as painted cedar-wood features and zellig tiling in abundance: a vision of palatial luxury.

Palais Faraj

Live in the lap of luxury at this spa-resort in the southern end of the medina. The generously sized pool, spa and hammam here are all pampering, rejuvenating treats after old city explorations and long travel days. Large rooms are regally outfitted with traditional Moroccan flourishes but also come with all mod cons.

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