{"id":15162,"date":"2025-05-07T10:27:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T13:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=15162"},"modified":"2026-03-31T19:34:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T22:34:48","slug":"que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see and do in Fez: history, tips, and experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I arrived in Fez with very high expectations. As one of Morocco's imperial capitals, I imagined a city that would impress me from the very first moment. However, what I found upon arrival didn't quite convince me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over a thousand years of history, Fez was the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco for centuries, and its medina, a medieval labyrinth declared a World Heritage Site, remains a place where time seems to have stood still. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I'm going to tell you about my experience exploring Fez, from my first impressions to the most interesting places to visit. I'll also share what to see in the medina, how to get around the city, some practical tips, and my honest opinion on whether it's really worth including in a trip to Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_fez00-opt-1200x675.webp\" alt=\"Curtidurias en Fez\" class=\"wp-image-38267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_fez00-opt-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_fez00-opt-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_fez00-opt-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_fez00-opt-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_fez00-opt-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_fez00-opt.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tanneries in Fez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ecf5d291259\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ecf5d291259\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Llegando_a_Fez_desde_Chefchaouen\" >Arriving in Fez from Chefchaouen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Mis_impresiones_de_Fez\" >My impressions of Fez<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Como_llegar_a_Fez_desde_distintas_ciudades_de_Marruecos_y_desde_el_exterior\" >How to get to Fez from different cities in Morocco (and from abroad)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Desde_Marrakech\" >From Marrakech<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Desde_Chefchaouen\" >From Chefchaouen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Desde_Merzouga\" >From Merzouga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Desde_el_exterior\" >From the outside<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Algunas_curiosidades_de_Fez\" >Some curiosities about Fez<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%F0%9F%A7%A0_%C2%BFSabias_que_Fez_alberga_la_universidad_mas_antigua_del_mundo\" >\ud83e\udde0 Did you know that Fez is home to the oldest university in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%F0%9F%A7%B4_El_olor_a_Fez_tambien_es_patrimonio\" >\ud83e\uddf4 The smell of Fez is also a heritage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%F0%9F%A7%AD_La_medina_de_Fez_es_un_verdadero_laberinto\" >\ud83e\udded The medina of Fez is a true labyrinth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%F0%9F%95%8C_Fez_tuvo_su_propio_sistema_de_%E2%80%9Cwifi_medieval%E2%80%9D\" >\ud83d\udd4c Fez had its own \u201cmedieval Wi-Fi\u201d system<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Mapa_de_las_atracciones_de_Fez\" >Map of Fez attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Que_hacer_en_Fez_historia_viva_en_cada_rincon\" >What to do in Fez: living history in every corner<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Perderse_en_la_Medina_de_Fez_el-Bali\" >Getting lost in the Medina of Fez el-Bali<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Bab_Bou_Jeloud_La_Puerta_Azul\" >Bab Bou Jeloud (The Blue Gate of Fez)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Las_calles_Talaa_Kebira_y_Talaa_Sghira\" >Talaa Kebira and Talaa Sghira streets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Zocos_tradicionales\" >Traditional souks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%F0%9F%91%A3_Hacer_un_free_walking_tour_por_la_medina\" >\ud83d\udc63 Take a free walking tour of the medina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Visitar_las_Curtidurias_de_Chouara\" >Visit the Chouara Tanneries<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#La_otra_cara_de_las_curtidurias\" >The other side of tanneries<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Madrasa_Bou_Inania\" >Madrasa Bou Inania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Al-Qarawiyyin_la_universidad_mas_antigua_del_mundo\" >Al-Qarawiyyin: the oldest university in the world<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Mausoleo_de_Moulay_Idriss_II\" >Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Miradores_y_azoteas\" >Viewpoints and rooftops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Vivir_un_hammam_tradicional\" >Experience a traditional hammam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Degustar_la_cocina_de_Fez\" >Taste the cuisine of Fez<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Que_hacer_en_Fez_mas_alla_de_la_medina\" >What to do in Fez beyond the medina<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Visitar_el_Barrio_Judio_Mellah\" >Visit the Jewish Quarter (Mellah)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Relajarse_en_el_Jardin_Jnane_Sbil\" >Relax in the Jnane Sbil Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Explorar_Fez_el-Jdid_y_sus_murallas\" >Explore Fez el-Jdid and its walls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Museo_Nejjarine_de_Artes_y_Oficios_de_la_Madera\" >Nejjarine Museum of Wood Arts and Crafts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Dar_Batha_Museo_de_Artes_Marroquies\" >Dar Batha (Museum of Moroccan Arts)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Actividades_organizadas_en_Fez\" >Activities organized in Fez<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%F0%9F%8F%A8_Donde_alojarse_en_Fez\" >\ud83c\udfe8 Where to stay in Fez<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%F0%9F%9B%A1%EF%B8%8F_%C2%BFEs_seguro_viajar_a_Fez\" >\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Is it safe to travel to Fez?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Consejos_para_moverte_con_seguridad_en_Fez\" >Tips for moving safely in Fez:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%E2%8F%B3_Cuantos_dias_estar_en_Fez\" >\u23f3 How many days to stay in Fez<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Como_ir_desde_el_Aeropuerto_de_Fez_al_centro\" >How to get from Fez Airport to the city center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%F0%9F%97%93%EF%B8%8F_Itinerario_de_3_dias_en_Fez_Marruecos\" >\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f 3-Day Itinerary in Fez, Morocco<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%F0%9F%95%8C_Dia_1_%E2%80%93_Primer_encuentro_con_la_medina_y_tour_guiado\" >\ud83d\udd4c Day 1 \u2013 First encounter with the medina and guided tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%E2%9C%A1%EF%B8%8F_Dia_2_%E2%80%93_Historia_cultura_y_la_Fez_menos_conocida\" >\u2721\ufe0f Day 2 \u2013 History, culture, and the lesser-known Fez<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%F0%9F%8C%84_Dia_3_%E2%80%93_Miradores_vistas_y_experiencias_locales\" >\ud83c\udf04 Day 3 \u2013 Lookouts, views, and local experiences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Reflexiones_sobre_mi_visita_a_Fez\" >Final thoughts on my visit to Fez<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_visitar_Fez\" >Frequently asked questions about visiting Fez<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%C2%BFCuantos_dias_se_necesitan_para_conocer_Fez\" >How many days does it take to visit Fez?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%C2%BFVale_la_pena_visitar_Fez\" >Is Fez worth visiting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%C2%BFComo_es_la_medina_de_Fez\" >What is the medina of Fez like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%C2%BFQue_no_me_puedo_perder_en_Fez\" >What shouldn't I miss in Fez?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%C2%BFSe_puede_visitar_las_curtidurias_sin_guia\" >Is it possible to visit the tanneries without a guide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%C2%BFEs_segura_Fez\" >Is Fez safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%C2%BFDonde_conviene_alojarse\" >Where is the best place to stay?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%C2%BFComo_es_la_comida_en_Fez\" >What is the food like in Fez?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#%C2%BFCual_es_la_mejor_epoca_para_ir\" >What is the best time to go?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-fez-historia-consejos-y-experiencias-reales\/#Algunas_capturas_de_video_de_Fez\" >Some video captures from Fez<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Llegando_a_Fez_desde_Chefchaouen\"><\/span>Arriving in Fez from Chefchaouen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">I arrived in Fez from Chefchaouen, after spending a few days <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/trekking-de-chefchaouen-a-akchour-2-dias\/\" id=\"15064\" target=\"_self\">trekking through the Rif Mountains<\/a>. And the contrast couldn't have been more stark.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_trek_chefchaouen05.jpg\" alt=\"En la no tan caudalosa cascada Akchour\" class=\"wp-image-15100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_trek_chefchaouen05.jpg 550w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_trek_chefchaouen05-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_trek_chefchaouen05-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At the not so powerful Akchour waterfall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I went from the blue and silent peace of that mountain village, where the pace of life is more relaxed, to the vibrant and chaotic intensity of Fez, with its crowded medina, the calls to prayer echoing everywhere and a whirlwind of stimuli on every corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a real sensory shock that initially overwhelms and, for many (myself included), can be a knockout blow from which they never fully recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/chefchaouen-guia-para-visitar-la-ciudad-azul-de-marruecos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_chefchaouen04-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Puertas azules en Chefchaouen\" class=\"wp-image-15061 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_chefchaouen04-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_chefchaouen04-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_chefchaouen04-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_chefchaouen04-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_chefchaouen04-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_chefchaouen04.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You can now read the <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/chefchaouen-guia-para-visitar-la-ciudad-azul-de-marruecos\/\" target=\"_self\">guide to visiting the Blue Pearl of the North of Morocco, Chefchaouen<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mis_impresiones_de_Fez\"><\/span>My impressions of Fez<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I arrived in Fez with very high expectations, especially to explore its medina, one of the largest and most famous in the world. And it doesn't disappoint, as it's a true labyrinth where you'll get lost time and time again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Endless alleyways and a constant feeling of exploring something ancient and alive at the same time. Without a doubt, that was what I enjoyed most about the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there were several details that didn't quite convince me. For one thing, many of the historical sites can't be visited inside if you're not Muslim. I also felt the lack of open spaces within the medina, something I did find in other cities like Marrakech, places to sit, have a coffee, or simply get some fresh air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Added to that are other factors, such as the strong smell in certain areas, especially near the tannery, an experience with street food that didn't agree with me (I'll elaborate on that below), and a feeling of insecurity when walking through the medina at night, which I'll also explain in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, it was several small things that left me with a less than ideal impression of Fez. It's a city with a rich history, but its present state didn't quite leave me with a positive feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-3-y-4-semanas-en-marruecos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-600x337.jpg\" alt=\"Curtidurias en Fez\" class=\"wp-image-14858 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This post is part of the itinerary I put together to <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-3-y-4-semanas-en-marruecos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">travel Morocco in 3 or 4 weeks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Fez_desde_distintas_ciudades_de_Marruecos_y_desde_el_exterior\"><\/span>How to get to Fez from different cities in Morocco (and from abroad)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fez, in addition to being one of Morocco's four imperial cities, is very well connected by train and road to the country's main cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Marrakech\"><\/span>From Marrakech<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">There are comfortable trains that take between 6 and 8 hours. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oncf.ma\/\" class=\"\" target=\"_self\">See schedules and prices at ONCF<\/a>. The main train station is <strong>F\u00e8s-Ville<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/PRFbFVV94j99C9nBA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see location<\/a>), well connected to the national network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">There are also buses that take a little longer, between 7 and 9 hours, with companies such as <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ctm.ma\/\" target=\"_self\">CTM<\/a> or <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supratours.ma\/\" target=\"_self\">Supratours<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/guia-de-marrakech-que-ver-y-hacer-en-una-de-las-ciudades-imperiales-de-marruecos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_marrakesh00-opt-1200x675.webp\" alt=\"Plaza de Yamaa el Fna en Marrakesh\" class=\"wp-image-38268 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_marrakesh00-opt-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_marrakesh00-opt-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_marrakesh00-opt-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_marrakesh00-opt-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_marrakesh00-opt-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_marrakesh00-opt.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/guia-de-marrakech-que-ver-y-hacer-en-una-de-las-ciudades-imperiales-de-marruecos\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15412\">Marrakech Guide: What to See and Do in One of Morocco's Imperial Cities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Chefchaouen\"><\/span>From Chefchaouen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">It's a medium-length journey. There are direct buses from the company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctm.ma\/\" class=\"\" target=\"_self\">CTM<\/a> that take between 4 and 5 hours and drop you off at their bus station (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/PQSvDQTX1fV6MFNv6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see location<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Merzouga\"><\/span>From Merzouga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're coming from Merzouga, you can also take one of the buses operated by the aforementioned companies. These trips take approximately 9.45 hours. They are usually overnight trips, ideal for saving a night's accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-merzouga-la-puerta-de-entrada-al-desierto-del-sahara\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_merzouga00-opt-1200x675.webp\" alt=\"Desierto del Sahara en Merzouga\" class=\"wp-image-38269 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_merzouga00-opt-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_merzouga00-opt-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_merzouga00-opt-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_merzouga00-opt-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_merzouga00-opt-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_merzouga00-opt.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-merzouga-la-puerta-de-entrada-al-desierto-del-sahara\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15201\">What to see in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_el_exterior\"><\/span>From the outside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Fez has an international airport, <strong>F\u00e8s\u2013Sa\u00efss Airport (FEZ)<\/strong>, which receives flights from several European cities. You can get to the city center from the airport by taxi (negotiable fare) or by public bus, although the latter is less frequent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-consejos-ruta-francesa-y-reflexiones-del-viaje\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_marrakesh00-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza de Yamaa el Fna en Marrakesh\" class=\"wp-image-14859 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_marrakesh00-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_marrakesh00-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_marrakesh00-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_marrakesh00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_marrakesh00-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_marrakesh00.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/guia-de-viaje-a-marruecos-todo-lo-que-necesitas-saber\/\" target=\"_self\">read the complete travel guide to Morocco<\/a>. There you have all the information you need to plan your trip to this fantastic country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Algunas_curiosidades_de_Fez\"><\/span>Some curiosities about Fez<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%A0_%C2%BFSabias_que_Fez_alberga_la_universidad_mas_antigua_del_mundo\"><\/span>\ud83e\udde0 Did you know that Fez is home to the oldest university in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>University of Al-Qarawiyyin<\/strong>, founded in 859 AD by a woman, <strong>Fatima al-Fihri<\/strong>, is recognized by UNESCO and Guinness World Records as the oldest continuously operating educational institution in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%B4_El_olor_a_Fez_tambien_es_patrimonio\"><\/span>\ud83e\uddf4 The smell of Fez is also a heritage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Chouara tanneries<\/strong>, with over a thousand years of history, use pigeon droppings, lime, and natural dyes to treat the leather. The smell is so strong (and unpleasant) that vendors give you mint to help you endure it. It's disgusting but striking at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%AD_La_medina_de_Fez_es_un_verdadero_laberinto\"><\/span>\ud83e\udded The medina of Fez is a true labyrinth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With more than <strong>9,000 alleyways<\/strong>, many of them dead ends, <strong>Fez el-Bali is the world's largest pedestrian zone<\/strong>. Google Maps often doesn't work there, and getting lost is almost part of the plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%8C_Fez_tuvo_su_propio_sistema_de_%E2%80%9Cwifi_medieval%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd4c Fez had its own \u201cmedieval Wi-Fi\u201d system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In centuries past,  <strong>a network of foot messengers <\/strong> connected madrasas, mosques, and markets to transmit news, official announcements, and religious events. All with precision and without technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"15112\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez16-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Pintura hecha por artistas locales\" class=\"wp-image-15112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez16-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez16-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez16-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez16.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Painting made by local artists<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"15114\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez18-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Obra de arte de pintores Marroqu\u00edes\" class=\"wp-image-15114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez18-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez18-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez18-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez18.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Artwork by Moroccan painters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mapa_de_las_atracciones_de_Fez\"><\/span>Map of Fez attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mapa con las principales atracciones de Fez - Marruecos\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1Ezh2VdT0qEQFlospKxjIWZQ8426Mf5U&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_hacer_en_Fez_historia_viva_en_cada_rincon\"><\/span>What to do in Fez: living history in every corner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Fez is one of the <strong>imperial cities of Morocco<\/strong> and its medina, Fez el-Bali, is the <strong>largest pedestrian medieval city in the world<\/strong>. Founded in the 8th century, it reached its peak in the Middle Ages as the spiritual, cultural, and commercial center of North Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez07-460x800.jpg\" alt=\"Fuente medieval en la medina de Fez\" class=\"wp-image-15121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez07-460x800.jpg 460w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez07-230x400.jpg 230w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez07-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez07.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Medieval Nejjarine fountain in the medina of Fez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here are some unmissable experiences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Lost_in_the_Medina_of_Fez_el-Bali\"><\/span><img role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd4c\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/1f54c.svg\"> <strong>Get lost in the Medina of Fez el-Bali<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The Fez medina has been a  <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site <\/strong> since 1981. With more than 9,000 alleys and no cars or the annoying motorbikes that plague the Marrakech medina, it's an experience in itself: overwhelming and captivating. Full of life, colors, and (sometimes not so pleasant) aromas, walking through it is a trip back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the medina you can't miss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bab_Bou_Jeloud_La_Puerta_Azul\"><\/span>Bab Bou Jeloud (The Blue Gate of Fez)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Main entrance to the medina, built in 1913, with one side blue (the color of Fez) and the other green (the color of Islam).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"919\" data-id=\"15116\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez02.jpg\" alt=\"Bab Bou Jeloud (La Puerta Azul de Fez)\" class=\"wp-image-15116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez02.jpg 550w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez02-239x400.jpg 239w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez02-479x800.jpg 479w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez02-7x12.jpg 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bab Bou Jeloud (The Blue Gate of Fez)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"978\" data-id=\"15113\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez17.jpg\" alt=\"Pintura de la Puerta Azul de Fez\" class=\"wp-image-15113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez17.jpg 550w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez17-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez17-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez17-7x12.jpg 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Painting of the Blue Gate of Fez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Las_calles_Talaa_Kebira_y_Talaa_Sghira\"><\/span>Talaa Kebira and Talaa Sghira streets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The two main arteries. Along these streets you'll find shops, bakeries, spice stalls, antique bookstores, and hidden riads.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez08-474x800.jpg\" alt=\"Arterias principales de Fez\" class=\"wp-image-15122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez08-474x800.jpg 474w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez08-237x400.jpg 237w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez08-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez08.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Main streets of Fez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zocos_tradicionales\"><\/span>Traditional souks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Spice, textile, ceramic, brass, and leather goods souks. Each guild has its own area, just like in the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez14-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Zocos tradicionales\" class=\"wp-image-15128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez14-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez14-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez14-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez14.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traditional souks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%A3_Hacer_un_free_walking_tour_por_la_medina\"><\/span>\ud83d\udc63 Take a free walking tour of the medina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If there's one place where it's worth <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/en\/fez\/free-tour\/?aid=8195&amp;cmp=fez_waliking_tour_english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taking a free walking tour<\/a><\/strong>, it's Fez. The medina is so full of history, symbolism, and hidden corners that walking through it without context is like flipping through a book in another language.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez11-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Galer\u00eda de Arte que une las 2 arterias principales de la Medina\" class=\"wp-image-15125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez11-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez11-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez11-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez11.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Art gallery that connects the two main streets of the Medina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In my case, I took a free tour on the second day, and it was a great decision. I don't usually do many walking tours, to be honest, but I realized on the first day that I was wandering around aimlessly without any sense of where I was. So this time I didn't hesitate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The guide not only showed us the most important places in the medina, such as the tanneries, madrasas, squares, and historic gates, but <strong>also explained fundamental aspects of Moroccan culture, Islam, and how these beliefs are intertwined with everyday life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">He spoke to us about the <strong>five pillars of Islam<\/strong>, the importance of the call to prayer, why not all religious spaces are accessible to non-Muslims, and how religion even influences the way Moroccans trade and hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A good free tour (even if they're not actually free) in Fez not only orients you within the labyrinth of the medina, but also places you culturally and spiritually within the world you're exploring. Most end with a voluntary contribution and are worth every dirham.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez05-479x800.jpg\" alt=\"Parte del recorrido del free walking tour en Fez\" class=\"wp-image-15119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez05-479x800.jpg 479w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez05-239x400.jpg 239w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez05-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez05.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Part of the free walking tour in Fez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">These tours typically start at Bab Bou Jeloud and last between 2 and 3 hours. A voluntary (but fair) tip is left for the guide at the end. Options are available in English, Spanish, and French, depending on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitar_las_Curtidurias_de_Chouara\"><\/span>Visit the Chouara Tanneries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These tanneries, dating back to the 11th century, are a feast for the senses, especially your sense of smell. From the balconies of the leather shops, you can see the vats of lime, pigeon droppings, and natural dyes like indigo and saffron. It's incredible to see how, in the 21st century, they continue to tan leather as they did a thousand years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Curtidurias en Fez\" class=\"wp-image-14858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_fez00.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tanneries in Fez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_otra_cara_de_las_curtidurias\"><\/span>The other side of tanneries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Beyond the visual and photographic appeal of the <strong>leather tanneries of Fez<\/strong>, there is a harsh reality that often goes unnoticed: the working conditions are extremely unhealthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The workers labor for hours immersed in mixtures of lime, excrement and dyes, often without gloves or adequate protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The smell is so strong that even visitors are offered mint leaves to cope with it, but those who work there do so every day, exposed to chemicals that irritate the skin and affect the respiratory system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a traditional trade that has remained almost intact for centuries, but at a high human cost, which invites us to look beyond tourist exoticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Madrasa_Bou_Inania\"><\/span>Madrasa Bou Inania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Built in the 14th century by the Marinid sultan Abu Inan Faris, this madrasa is an architectural gem and one of the few in Morocco open to non-Muslims. <strong>Its stucco, marble, and carved cedar wood decoration is spectacular<\/strong>. It was a religious school, but also functioned as a mosque and astronomical observatory.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez04-421x800.jpg\" alt=\"Madrasa Bou Inania\" class=\"wp-image-15118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez04-421x800.jpg 421w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez04-211x400.jpg 211w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez04-6x12.jpg 6w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez04.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Madrasa Bou Inania<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Al-Qarawiyyin_la_universidad_mas_antigua_del_mundo\"><\/span>Al-Qarawiyyin: the oldest university in the world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Founded in 859 AD by a woman, Fatima al-Fihri, the University of Al-Qarawiyyin is recognized by UNESCO and Guinness World Records as the oldest university still in operation. Although the mosque and library are only open to Muslims, you can see the exterior and feel the historical weight of the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mausoleo_de_Moulay_Idriss_II\"><\/span>Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Shrine dedicated to the city's founder, Moulay Idriss II, considered a saint by many Moroccans. Although access is restricted to non-Muslims, the facade and surrounding atmosphere are very special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Miradores_y_azoteas\"><\/span>Viewpoints and rooftops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a break from the chaos of the medina, you can climb to one of its many rooftops or visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>The Merinid Tombs<\/strong>: Ruins on the hill overlooking Fez el-Bali (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ZLhTj2dYLVAQPrpCA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see location<\/a>). The views are spectacular, especially at sunset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Borj Nord<\/strong>: An old 16th-century fortress built by the Saadi dynasty. Today it houses an armaments museum and also boasts an impressive viewpoint (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/EiBiCJVKGreeuJj58\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see on the map<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez01.jpg\" alt=\"Mirador de Fez, en las cercan\u00edas de Las Tumbas Merin\u00edes\" class=\"wp-image-15115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez01-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez01-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Viewpoint of Fez, near the Merinid Tombs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vivir_un_hammam_tradicional\"><\/span>Experience a traditional hammam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Nothing beats a Moroccan bath after hours of walking through the medina. You can try a <strong>traditional public hammam<\/strong> (more local and affordable), or one in a riad or spa for a more relaxing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez09-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Un riad de alto nivel dentro de la medina de Fez\" class=\"wp-image-15123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez09-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez09-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez09-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez09.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A high-end riad within the medina of Fez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Degustar_la_cocina_de_Fez\"><\/span>Taste the cuisine of Fez<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fez cuisine is considered the most refined in Morocco, a legacy of centuries of Andalusian, Berber, and Arab tradition. Don't miss dishes such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Chicken pastilla with almonds and cinnamon<\/strong>: a delicious contrast between sweet and savory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Tajines<\/strong>: lamb with prunes, chicken with pickled lemon or spiced vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Harira<\/strong>: thick soup with lentils, chickpeas and spices, typical during Ramadan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Dates, honey sweets and the inevitable mint tea<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Street food is also part of the charm... <strong>but be careful<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my case, I was tempted by a kind of red sausage sold at a street stall in the medina, on one of the main streets. It looked interesting. However, a few hours later, I ended up with an upset stomach that kept me ailing for several days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Although local food is often delicious, it's best to <strong>look closely at the stall's appearance, whether there's a lot of locals eating there, and whether the food is cooked properly or at the right temperature.<\/strong> Not everything that smells good... goes down well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_hacer_en_Fez_mas_alla_de_la_medina\"><\/span>What to do in Fez beyond the medina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although the medina is the historical and cultural heart of Fez, exploring outside its walls also reveals other facets of the city: from multicultural neighborhoods to tranquil parks and historic buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitar_el_Barrio_Judio_Mellah\"><\/span>Visit the Jewish Quarter (Mellah)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Mellah of Fez, located in the Fez el-Jdid area<\/strong>, was the first Jewish quarter established in Morocco in the 15th century. Although today most of its inhabitants are not Jewish, the place retains a very particular atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Streets with wooden balconies<\/strong> (something unusual in Moroccan architecture).<strong>Streets with wooden balconies<\/strong> (something unusual in Moroccan architecture).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Ibn Danan Synagogue<\/strong>, restored and open to the public, is a hidden gem and a testament to the ancient coexistence between Jewish and Muslim communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Jewish cemetery<\/strong>, just behind the Mellah, is one of the oldest and largest in the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relajarse_en_el_Jardin_Jnane_Sbil\"><\/span>Relax in the Jnane Sbil Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you need a break after walking through the medina, the Jnane Sbil Garden is the place for you. Located between Fez el-Bali and Fez el-Jdid, this Andalusian-style park offers shade, fountains, flowers, an artificial lagoon, and peaceful paths where you can sit, read, or simply take a break from the hustle and bustle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was designed in the 18th century by Sultan Moulay Abdallah and restored a few years ago. It is popular with locals, especially at sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez13-487x800.jpg\" alt=\"Jard\u00edn Jnane Sbil\" class=\"wp-image-15127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez13-487x800.jpg 487w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez13-244x400.jpg 244w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez13-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez13.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jnane Sbil Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explorar_Fez_el-Jdid_y_sus_murallas\"><\/span>Explore Fez el-Jdid and its walls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Fez el-Jdid was founded in the 13th century as an extension of the city to house the <strong>Royal Palace (Dar el-Makhzen)<\/strong> and the administrative quarters. Although the palace is not open to the public, <strong>its main gatehouse<\/strong> is monumental, with massive gilded doors, glazed tiles, and carved wood.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez12.jpg\" alt=\"Palacio Real (Dar el-Makhzen) de Fez\" class=\"wp-image-15126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez12-600x288.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez12-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Royal Palace (Dar el-Makhzen) of Fez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Nearby are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>The defensive wall<\/strong> and several bastions that protected the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>military quarter<\/strong>, which displays a more sober and functional architecture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museo_Nejjarine_de_Artes_y_Oficios_de_la_Madera\"><\/span>Nejjarine Museum of Wood Arts and Crafts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Technically within the medina, but worth a separate mention. Located in a restored old funduq (caravanserai), this museum is perfect for understanding Fez's artisan tradition: carpentry, inlays, antique tools, and decorative objects. It also has beautiful architecture and a panoramic terrace.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez15-480x800.jpg\" alt=\"Museo Nejjarine de Artes\" class=\"wp-image-15111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez15-480x800.jpg 480w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez15-240x400.jpg 240w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez15-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez15.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nejjarine Museum of Arts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dar_Batha_Museo_de_Artes_Marroquies\"><\/span>Dar Batha (Museum of Moroccan Arts)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A former palace converted into a museum, with collections of ceramics, textiles, manuscripts, and Islamic art. Although it has been closed for renovations, it's worth checking to see if it's open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Actividades_organizadas_en_Fez\"><\/span>Activities organized in Fez<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tours I recommend in this section contain affiliate links. This means that if you book through them, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It's a way to support my work and help me keep this space alive, filled with stories and travel advice. Thanks for joining me along the way ;)!<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"495614,497285,849420,412938,75985\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"5\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"fez\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fez-l829\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-marruecos-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%A8_Donde_alojarse_en_Fez\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfe8 Where to stay in Fez<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>The best area to stay in Fez is within the medina (Fez el-Bali) <\/strong>, especially if it's your first time in the city. Traditional riads abound here, restored Moroccan houses with interior courtyards, mosaics, and an authentic atmosphere that transports you back centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For a quieter experience, you can opt for accommodation just outside the medina, in the <strong>Fez el-Jdid<\/strong> or <strong>Ville Nouvelle<\/strong> areas, where there are modern hotels and a bit more urban order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">I stayed inside the medina, in the picturesque <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/43VgQGq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hostel Speakeasy Fes<\/a>. The internal decoration is the best :).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%A1%EF%B8%8F_%C2%BFEs_seguro_viajar_a_Fez\"><\/span>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Is it safe to travel to Fez?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Overall, <strong>Fez is a safe city for travelers<\/strong>, but as with many ancient medinas in the Arab world, you should move around with some caution, especially at night.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez10.jpg\" alt=\"Fez vista desde una azotea\" class=\"wp-image-15124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez10-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez10-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_fez10-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fez seen from a rooftop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>During the day, the medina is bustling with life, merchants, tourists, and locals, and wandering through its narrow alleyways is one of the best things to do in Fez. But at night, the atmosphere changes. The streets become deserted and poorly lit, and the ambiance in some alleyways can feel intimidating, especially if you're alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In my case, <strong>it was the only place in Morocco where I really didn't feel completely safe<\/strong>. One night, without a clear destination, I wandered into the inner alleyways of the medina and ended up disoriented. I came across some locals who were waving at me for reasons I couldn't fathom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although nothing happened, the feeling of isolation, the distrustful looks from the few people I passed, and the difficulty in finding one of the busiest streets made me think twice before going out again the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consejos_para_moverte_con_seguridad_en_Fez\"><\/span>Tips for moving safely in Fez:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid walking alone through the medina at night, especially without a clear destination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the name and exact location of your accommodation, or save it to Google Maps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not display valuables unnecessarily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you get lost, ask for help in a store or restaurant rather than ask strangers in empty alleys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">That said, <strong>Fez is not a dangerous city<\/strong>, but it is a place where you should be more cautious than in other Moroccan cities such as Marrakech or Rabat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%8F%B3_Cuantos_dias_estar_en_Fez\"><\/span>\u23f3 How many days to stay in Fez<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Ideally, you should dedicate <strong>at least 2 or 3 full days<\/strong> to Fez. One day to thoroughly explore the medina, another for the surrounding areas or more leisurely visits, and a third if you want to take it easy, do some shopping, or relax in a traditional hammam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you have time, you can use Fez as a base for a trip to the imperial city of <strong>Meknes<\/strong>, <strong>Volubilis<\/strong> (Roman ruins) or the charming <strong>Ifrane<\/strong>, all just a few hours away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_ir_desde_el_Aeropuerto_de_Fez_al_centro\"><\/span>How to get from Fez Airport to the city center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Public Bus (Line 16):<\/strong> Connects the airport to Fez train station. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes and costs between 3 and 4 dirhams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Taxi:<\/strong> There are taxis outside the airport, but it is advisable to set the fare in advance, as the use of taximeters is not common.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you don't want to complicate things and prefer convenience, you can book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/ar\/rabat\/traslados\/?aid=8195&amp;cmp=blog\" target=\"_self\">private transfer from this link.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%97%93%EF%B8%8F_Itinerario_de_3_dias_en_Fez_Marruecos\"><\/span>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f 3-Day Itinerary in Fez, Morocco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%8C_Dia_1_%E2%80%93_Primer_encuentro_con_la_medina_y_tour_guiado\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd4c Day 1 \u2013 First encounter with the medina and guided tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Free Walking Tour of the medina (Fez el-Bali). Ideal for initial orientation and historical context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Visit to places such as the <strong>Bou Inania Madrassah<\/strong>, the <strong>Nejjarine Fountain<\/strong> and a panoramic view of the <strong>Chouara Tannery<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch in a traditional restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-guided tour of the medina souks: Attarine Souk (spices), Seffarine Souk (copper), and carpet shops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you still have energy, explore the medina's nightlife, with caution, especially if you're alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%A1%EF%B8%8F_Dia_2_%E2%80%93_Historia_cultura_y_la_Fez_menos_conocida\"><\/span>\u2721\ufe0f Day 2 \u2013 History, culture, and the lesser-known Fez<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Visit to the <strong>Jewish Quarter (Mellah)<\/strong> and the <strong>Ibn Danan Synagogue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Photo of the impressive golden gate of the <strong>Royal Palace<\/strong> (although you can't visit the inside).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch in the modern area or near the park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Take a stroll through the <strong>Jnane Sbil Garden<\/strong> to relax a bit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">If it's open, visit the <strong>Dar Batha Museum<\/strong> or the <strong>Nejjarine Museum<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%84_Dia_3_%E2%80%93_Miradores_vistas_y_experiencias_locales\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf04 Day 3 \u2013 Lookouts, views, and local experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Climb to the <strong>Miradores del Borj Nord<\/strong> or <strong>Borj Sud<\/strong> for panoramic views of the medina.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Visit the <strong>Tomb of the Merinids<\/strong>, among ruins and open landscapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last minute purchases in the medina: spices, pottery, leather goods, or souvenirs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can end your trip with a tasting menu or something more relaxing, depending on your energy level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflexiones_sobre_mi_visita_a_Fez\"><\/span>Final thoughts on my visit to Fez<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Fez is, without a doubt, a historical gem. Walking through its medina is to delve into centuries of tradition, Islamic architecture, artisanal life, and spirituality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I also felt, and I think it's worth saying, that it's not a city for every traveler. At times, Fez can feel stifling, intense, and even overwhelming. The strong smells from the tanneries, the lack of open spaces within the medina, and the constant feeling of being lost can make a visit exhausting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Marrakech, whose medina is dotted with squares, gardens and spaces to stop and breathe, in Fez one sometimes feels that it's all alley after alley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_visitar_Fez\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about visiting Fez<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuantos_dias_se_necesitan_para_conocer_Fez\"><\/span>How many days does it take to visit Fez?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two full days is usually enough to see the main attractions, especially the medina. 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