The spiritual heart · Medinas & imperial cities

Fès

Fès el-Bali is a maze of thousands of alleys, artisans' workshops and the famous Chouara tannery. It is home to Al Quaraouiyine, founded in 859 and often called the world's oldest university.

Must-see places

• Fès el-Bali medina
• Chouara tannery
• Al Quaraouiyine and Bou Inania madrasa
• View from the Merinid tombs

Things to do

• Pottery and zellige workshop
• Cooking class
• Traditional hammam
• Street-food tasting
• Andalusian music evening

Travel time

• From Casablanca: about 3 h by car
• From Chefchaouen: about 3 h 30 by car

Nearby destinations

• MeknèsThe imperial city
• IfraneThe little Switzerland
• ChefchaouenThe blue pearl
• Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)The Sahara dunes