Medina of Fez- Travel Tips
What to See, How to Plan & Tours- Historical & Cultural
- 5 Reviews
Reviews of Medina of Fez
David Smith - 5
The sounds, stands, sights and smells of the Medina are fascinating, you can wander here for hours. I scoffed a huge 20 dirham meat & vegetable sandwich for dinner and also picked up some spices. As well as visiting the Bou Inania Madrasa.
Legends l - 5
The Medina with over 10,000 alleys. If you want a genuine North African Moroccan experience then visit here and stay in the medina if possible. Lots of shops where you can bargain. Some merchants can be rude but that’s the like anywhere else. The residential areas are very quiet at night. Prices in Fes in my view are cheaper than other places. You can navigate your through here with Google maps. Most riads have roof terraces so if you do stay here check it out as some of views are pretty cool. You may even find special birds. My advice would be not to listen to people shouting or approaching you in which direction you should go. Say no when you need to. The Medina is a wonderful place to visit. It was not built for tourists but is accessible to tourists!
Miles Macdonald - 5
This 1200 year old medina is the world's largest living Islamic medieval city and also the largest pedestrian zone. It's actually fun to get lost here, just taking random turns into streets and ally ways. It feels quite safe to wander around, even into the no commercial areas where many locals live. It is a cool place in both meanings of the word; the high walls and narrow streets largely protect you from direct exposure to the sun. I've tried to give a broad cross section of the Medina in my photos, including both the bustling shopping areas as well as those quite small alleyways that thread their way throughout the area. Many small alleyways are not marked on Google maps, but don't worry if you're navigating using your smartphone; you can still see where you are within the medina and which direction you are heading; so you're never really lost.
Rasheed TK - 4
This ancient, walled city was built centuries ago and is one of the largest surviving medieval sites of its kind. Prepare to walk five to six kilometers through a labyrinth of historic streets filled with the rich aroma of tanned leather and local cuisine. The medina houses numerous eateries, where we can taste authentic Moroccan dishes. It's particularly famous for its original leather goods, so if you’re looking to take home a piece of Moroccan craftsmanship, this is the place. Remember, bargaining is essential here to get the best deals.
Jericho John - 4
No different from the other Medinas in Morocco and this one I’d say is quite the experience. The tannery will greet you with a strong scent from the tanning process and you’d appreciate your bags, wallet or jacket even more or you’ll become vegetarian. And what else can you say in this visit but the usual…. Crowded, bustling, beware!
