El Ayoun

Fes

An iconic sight for sure, the tanneries of Fes was absolutely interesting to take in. As well as the smell, which wasn't as bad as I anticipated - and they gave us a bundle of mint to smell if it got too bad. :)

Here you can see all the different colors of leather dyed...and dried...and here you will find the biggest selections and best prices for leather products at the surrounding leather shops that have a veranda to see the men at work below.

Yes, yes I did acquire a bag while I was there - and it has Berber carpet on it too - double score! :)
Tucked away on one of the many side streets of Fes, with an unassuming door and front is the amazing Riad Salam Fes.

A luxury riad nestled in the old medina of Fes, which is a UNESCO world heritage site, is walking distance to so much of the old medina to discover - shopping, foods, markets, restaurants.

This is where we ate breakfast in the morning. I know...hard to handle ;)

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Riad Mazar Fes

Riad Mazar Fes

4.5 out of 5
Rue 2 N°12 Arset Bennis Douh Medina Fes Fes Boulmane
Book a stay at this luxury guesthouse in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (605 reviews)
A very beautiful and charming Riad. Staff service was impeccable - very customer oriented and friendly they easily helped with arranging travel to/from the train station and for arranging a guide to tour us around the Medina. Breakfast was delicious. Clean comfortable rooms and quiet setting. Highly ...

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Riad Mazar Fes
Ryad Alya

Ryad Alya

4 out of 5
8 Bis Derb El Guebbas Fes
$58 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$70 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa riad in Fes. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
Amazing place with amazing warm helpful caring stuff in a terrific location in Fez. Can’t recommend enough.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Ryad Alya
Riad Dar Kenza

Riad Dar Kenza

3 out of 5
7 Derb Skallia El Guabbas Fes Medina Fes Fes
$50 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$58 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly B&B in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Kassr Annoujoum Ducci ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
This property is extremely conveniently located near the blue gate

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Riad Dar Kenza
Riad Alassala Fes

Riad Alassala Fes

3.5 out of 5
11 Derb El-Hamia Douh Fes
$108 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$125 total
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Glaoui ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
This was my second trip to this wonderful Riad. It is beautiful and friendly. My home base in Fes!

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Riad Alassala Fes
Riad Braya

Riad Braya

5 out of 5
7 Derb El Hamia Douh Batha Fès
Fully refundable
$91 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$110 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury riad in Fes. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Glaoui Palace and Kassr ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
This riad is a spectacular oasis from the busy medina, like a Faberge egg which opens up once you get in the front door. Hosts are genuine and helpful with absolute grace.

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Riad Braya
Hôtel Riad la clé de Fes

Hôtel Riad la clé de Fes

4 out of 5
21 Derb El Guebbas Douh Fes
$84 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$102 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation and Glaoui Palace are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
Amazing old Riad. 1100 year old and looks amazing. Friendly helpful staff. Breakfast was good lots of options. The lobby looks incredible, I would highly recommend this Riad.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Hôtel Riad la clé de Fes
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Empty street in the old medina of Fez, Morocco

Talaa

If you're spending some time in Talaa, Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate are top sights worth seeing.

Talaa
View inside of old medina in Fes, a traditional and old tannery with workers working making methods of leather in the city Fes, Morocco, in april of 2019.

Medina of Fez

While visiting Medina of Fez, you might make a stop by sights like Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate.

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Fes El Bali

4.5/5(257 area reviews)

Travelers come to Fes El Bali for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Bou Inania Madrasa and Chouara Tannery while you're in town.

Fes El Bali
This beautiful wooden fretwork separates the reading room from the book stacks, which we did not have access to.  You might notice that the design mirrors the fretwork on the outside of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.

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R'habet Zbib

When in R'habet Zbib, you can plan a visit to Chouara Tannery and Bou Inania Madrasa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

R'habet Zbib
The Medina of Fes El Bali is the biggest Medina in Morocco and it´s full of life!
Madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains are everywhere! But, be careful, this Medina is also the most labyrinthine, so my advice is to have a local and official guide with you, especially if you have no much time to visit the city  because you´ll probably get lost more than once! ;)
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Dar Tazi

If you're spending some time in Dar Tazi, Sidi Moussa Tannery and Talisman Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

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Ain Azlitan

While Ain Azlitan might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate.

Ain Azlitan


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