Fez
Home to the world's oldest continuously operating university and a medina that has functioned as a living city for over a thousand years, Fez is Morocco's cultural and spiritual heartland.
Plan Your Trip to FezEntry conditions and visa requirements can change at any time. Always confirm current rules with the relevant embassy or a Ramada Tours travel consultant before booking your trip.
Why Visit Fez
Fes el-Bali, the oldest walled part of the city, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing over 9,000 alleys, medieval mosques, Quranic schools and artisan workshops that remain largely unchanged in form for centuries.
The Chouara Tannery — best viewed from the surrounding leather-shop terraces — is one of the most iconic and atmospheric sights in Morocco, where hides are dyed in ancient stone vats.
The University of al-Qarawiyyin, founded in 859 CE and recognised by UNESCO and the Guinness World Records as the world's oldest continuously operating university, is located at the heart of the medina.
Quick Facts
Best Time to Visit
March–May and September–November for the most comfortable temperatures in the medina.
Suggested Duration
2–3 days
Currency
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Language
Arabic and Tamazight (official); French widely used; English in tourist areas
Travel Tips
A licensed local guide is essential for navigating Fes el-Bali on your first visit — even seasoned travellers find the 9,000-alley medina genuinely disorienting without one.
Stay in a traditional riad within the medina walls for a fully immersive experience — many historic houses have been beautifully restored as boutique guesthouses.
Entry conditions and visa requirements can change. Always confirm current rules with the relevant embassy or a Ramada Tours consultant before travel.
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