• Medina of Fez - Beyond Bab Bou Jeloud lies the largest and most stunning medina in the Maghreb, once divided into about twenty smaller medinas. The narrow and dim alleys, though less comfortable, offer a more genuine experience than the two main thoroughfares, which are continually expanding. Fez El-Bali now boasts nearly a thousand derbs (dead ends).
• Bou Inania Madrasa - Also referred to as the Mererside Medersa, this is the largest madrasa in Fez, constructed between 1350 and 1357 under Sultan Abu Inan’s guidance. Its intricately carved plasters, now faded cedar woodwork, bronze, marble, and onyx decor, and windows often adorned with stalactites, known as mukarnas, are hallmarks of Marinid architecture. The interior courtyard walls are embellished with zelliges topped with stucco and a canopy of green tiles. The prayer room features exquisite old stained glass windows and a magnificent minbar. Still in use today, this madrasa serves as a mosque and is one of the few religious buildings in Morocco open to non-Muslims.
• Fontaine Nejjarine - This square is named after the cabinetmakers’ souk, which is accessed through a wooden door in a nearby alley. Its fountain is both splendid and unique. At the square’s base, the “Fondouk” (En-Najjarine house, likely built in the 17th century) has recently been converted into a mosque and features a richly decorated facade.
• La Belle Vue de la Tannerie - Situated on the banks of the Fez wadi, which supplies the water needed for hide processing, the Chouara tanners’ district showcases vibrant colors. From the terraces of surrounding houses, one can view a series of red and fawn dye basins. Skins are drying everywhere under the sun. “Wool, skins, and wax are exported in large quantities to Europe; the finest leathers remain in Fez, where skilled artisans craft them into belghas (a type of slipper), cushions, belts, and luxury items sought after throughout Morocco.
• Fez Mellah - In Morocco, this term refers to all Jewish districts and is derived from the word melh (salt). The Fez mellah, considered the first in Morocco, was located near the current Jamaï Palace, in the El Yahoudi area north of the city. The district was once vibrant with work and prayer life, centered around its small shops, goldsmith workshops (a former Jewish specialty), synagogues, and Talmudic schools. It is now predominantly inhabited by Muslims, mostly newcomers from rural areas. Notable historic buildings marking seven centuries of Jewish life include the Chief Rabbi’s house, the Danan Synagogue, and the Jewish cemetery located below the district.
• Museo Nejjarine - This significant commercial building, constructed in the 17th century, features a monumental door unique in its structure, shape, and decorative elements, which has been beautifully restored. The warmth of cedar wood, elegant arcades, and the revival of a central Medina district are highlights. Around its foundouk, with its square, fountain, and carpenters’ souk, it has undergone exemplary restoration and rehabilitation. The Foundouk Nejjarine has become a wood museum showcasing traditional architectural woodwork.
• Dar Batha Museum - The Dar Batha Palace now hosts a museum of Moroccan Arts. It displays carpets, Berber jewelry, Fez pottery, illuminated Qur’ans, carved cedar wood, firearms, sculptures, engraved stones, coins, embroidery, zelliges, and chiseled stucco recovered from ruined medersas. It also boasts a renowned collection of ceramics from the 14th century to the present day, including the famous blue pottery from Fez. This museum is as captivating for its Andalusian garden as for its exquisite collections of traditional Fassi art: manuscripts, furniture, clothing, carpets, and jewelry.

• Private transportation
• Approved guide
• All fees and/or taxes

• Monuments tickets
• Lunch
• Carbonated beverages

The En Nejjarine square fountain is the crown jewel of Fez, adorned with zelliges and a stunning cedar wood canopy. A prime example of Hispano-Moorish architecture is the Medersa El Attarine, akin to Medersa Ben Youssef in Marrakech but somewhat lacking in upkeep. Fez’s main attraction without a doubt are the souks, with the Tanners district being particularly noteworthy. Here, the Tanners, mostly barefoot, work in natural dye vats, handling skins that have been soaking in lime baths to remove hair for weeks. One gets the best view of this fascinating process from the tops of the Tanner’s shops. Brace yourself for the unpleasant odors above the vats by accepting the mint leaves offered by the entry merchant! The souks in this marvelous city are a hub for an array of trades including dyeing, henna, jewelry-making, blacksmithing, and carpentry.

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