Fes Things to Do

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In Fez I felt, for the first time, out of scale (it happened again, in opposite direction, 10 years later in Florida.

The Medina may seem so small as some medieval places we know in Europe, but plenty of life, in a seemingly impossible way. A maze that I can't describe - only seen and felt.

The fire consumed, some years ago, the central area of the Medina, which has been rebuilt respecting the proportions but not the look.

It's a pity. However, everything around looks the same, and the visit (always with a local guide) will justify your day. The modern part of town is also interesting, but the Medina is unique.

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I've been in Fes twice, with almost 20 years separating the trips.

The visits to the medina were accompanied by different guides, obviously, but, curiously, when entering the leather tinting area, they both used the same joke: "Chanel n.5 perfume".

It's not a beautiful show, and it is a really awful smell, but it is real, and should be seen. There is progress: in our second visit the guide distributed each one a mint branchlet, that, placed under our noses, disguised a little the strong Chanel.

Agdal Garden is a prominent tourist attraction, located south of the Royal Palace. This amazing garden occupies a spacious area and houses the magnificent 12th century Tank of Health, huge orchards, a vast lagoon, as well as wondrful small pools.

Located in the southern Fes, one of the most beautiful fountains in Morocco, visitors will discover a Stunning fountain constructed in a circular design. The fountain is breath-taking and one of the key landmarks of Fes.

Located straight across the street from the Bou Inania Medersa, the water clock is a really outstanding and unique attraction. The clock accurately represents the ancient water clocks of our world and the mystery that surrounds the geniuses who constructed them.

Dar Batha Palace is a prominent city landmark and one of the main tourist attractions in the region. Located near the Dar el-Batha Museum, this amazing attraction consists of a luxurious palace, gorgeous gardens, as well as a museum dedicated to Moroccan arts and traditions.

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Café Clock:

Is situated in the beginning of Talaa Kbira Street, near the fine Medersa Bou Inania. This pleasant café is located in a 250-year-old courtyard house. The café provides traditional Moroccan cooking, delicious drinks, as well as the local Bohemian experience.

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Fes is the third largest city in Morocco and has a population of just over one million people. It is divided into 3 sections one of which is Fes el Bali - the old walled city. The medina of Fes el Bali is the larger of the two medinas in Fes and has been named a World Heritage site by UNESCO. It is thought to be the world's largest car free zone.

There are places of business ranging from the smallest stall to large emporiums. You can buy anything and everything here. You can also easily get lost!

There are maps available and the main routes are signed by coloured signs. There are also local guides who can show you particular things of interest like the famous Medresa Bou Inania, Nejjarine Caravanserrai (now a Wood and Craft museum) and Karauine Mosque (unless you are Muslim you can only look in through the gate).