Mellah

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Buildings in the jewish quarter in Fes, one of the three parts of Fes in Morocco

Detail of the jewish quarter in Fes, Morocco
Buildings in the jewish quarter in Fes, one of the three parts of Fes in Morocco

Detail of the jewish quarter in Fes, Morocco
One of the oldest in Morocco.  I was struck by the section (not shown here) where 500 children were buried in unmarked graves, most of them dating from the 1930s-40s.  I learned later that there were both malaria and cholera epidemics that crossed North Africa during that time, and wondered if that was a contributing factor.

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Jewish Cemetery in Fez, Morocco 
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This urban area in Fes comes recommended by many travelers, so put it on your travel itinerary. Don't stop there, though. There are plenty more options waiting for you to check out after Mellah. University of Al Quaraouiyine, Medersa Bou-Inania, and Marinid Tombs are nearby.


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Mellah Hotel Deals

Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace

Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace

5 out of 5
8, Avenue Ahmed Chouki Fes
$165 nightly
The price is $190 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$190 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Fes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (650 reviews)
Beautiful

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace
Barceló Fès Medina

Barceló Fès Medina

4 out of 5
53 Av. Hassan II Fes
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$90 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fes. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Barceló Fès Medina
Riad Mazar Fes

Riad Mazar Fes

4.5 out of 5
Rue 2 N°12 Arset Bennis Douh Medina Fes Fes Boulmane
$135 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$158 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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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! (595 reviews)
素晴らしい美術品のコレクションがあり、とても美しいリアドでした。

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Riad Mazar Fes
Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

5 out of 5
5 Derb Ben Slimane Zerbtana Fes
$371 nightly
The price is $412 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$412 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury B&B in Fes. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (284 reviews)
Yes, everyone is great. Shout out to abuod, he’s very helpful with my luggage

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux
Vichy Thermalia Spa Hotel Moulay Yacoub

Vichy Thermalia Spa Hotel Moulay Yacoub

4 out of 5
Fès Principale PB 2426 Sebaa Rouadi
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sebaa Rouadi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools.
8.2/10 Very Good! (158 reviews)
Great experience overall. I just wished that the thermal pool is included in the Expedia price, but it’s not. We had to pay extra to use the thermal pool. Other than that, everything in the hotel is perfect.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Vichy Thermalia Spa Hotel Moulay Yacoub
Rim Aquatique Hôtel & Nature

Rim Aquatique Hôtel & Nature

4.5 out of 5
N6, Croisement Ras el Maa et Ain Allah Sebaa Rouadi Fès-Meknès
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Rim Aquatique Hôtel & Nature
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Other neighborhoods around Mellah

The seven gates at night.

Fes El Jdid

You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Fes El Jdid. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Palace or Parc Jnane Sbile.

Fes El Jdid
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 Blue Gate and Place Bou Jeloud.

Medina of Fez
Empty street in the old medina of Fez, Morocco

Talaa

If you're spending some time in Talaa, Blue Gate and Kassr Annoujoum Ducci Foundation are top sights worth seeing.

Talaa
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! :)

El Ayoun

While El Ayoun isn't home to many top sights, Blue Gate and Place Bou Jeloud are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Ayoun
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Qasbah En Nouar

Qasbah En Nouar might not have many top sights, but Blue Gate and Place Bou Jeloud are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Qasbah En Nouar
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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 Blue Gate and Place Bou Jeloud.

Ain Azlitan


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