3 Days in Fez — Complete Itinerary
Dar Zitoun Riad
Arrive at this 17th-century riad (11 Rue Bab Bou Jeloud) for mint tea and orientation. Navigate the labyrinthine alleys to the 12th-century Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque perimeter.
Souk el Attarine Spice Market
Explore the spice souk (Souk el Attarine, near Bab Bou Jeloud) where saffron from Taliouine and preserved lemons are sold. Watch artisans grind cumin in copper mortars.
Fes el-Bali Sunset at Bab Bou Jeloud
Stand at Bab Bou Jeloud gate (12th-century entrance) as the sun hits the blue-tiled arches. Photograph the medina's terracotta walls lit by lanterns.
Chouara Tannery
Visit the 10th-century tannery (Rue des Tanneurs) where 12,000 hides soak in vats of natural dyes. Observe workers hand-stirring with bare feet.
Al-Attarine Madrasa
Tour the 14th-century madrasa (Boulevard Al Attarine) with its intricate zellige tilework and cedar wood ceilings. Study the Quranic verses in the courtyard.
M'hammed Ait M'hammed Restaurant
Dine at this family-run spot (14 Rue el M'hammed) for lamb tagine with preserved lemons (€5.50). Eat with hands at communal tables.
Jnan Sbil Gardens
Walk through the 19th-century gardens (Rue de la Koutoubia) with citrus groves and fountains. See the 14th-century Dar al-Magana clock tower.
Museum of Moroccan Arts
See 14th-century marble fountains and Berber rugs at the museum (Rue des Marabouts). Study the 18th-century silver jewelry collection.
Place El-Hedim Night Market
Browse the night market (Place El-Hedim) for handwoven baskets (€1.50) and copper lanterns (€3). Listen to Gnawa musicians playing drums.
Local Insider Tip
Ask for "tagine" at 3 PM – restaurants serve lunch at 3, not 2, saving you 30% vs. dinner prices
About These Attractions
Verified descriptions from Wikipedia · Last checked 2026-04-12
Chouara Tannery is one of the three tanneries in the city of Fez, Morocco. It is the largest tannery in the city and one of the oldest. It is located in Fes el Bali, the oldest medina quarter of the city, near the Saffarin Madrasa along the Oued Fes. Since the inception of the ci
The Al-Attarine Madrasa or Medersa al-Attarine is a madrasa in Fez, Morocco, near the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque. It was built by the Marinid sultan Uthman II Abu Said between 1323 and 1325. The madrasa takes its name from the Souk al-Attarine, the spice and perfume market. It is consi
The Jnan Sbil Gardens, also known as the Bou Jeloud Gardens, is public garden in Fez, Morocco, located between Fes el-Jdid and Fes el-Bali, the two sections of the old medina.
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