A focused 2-day Fes itinerary: the essential medina, the tanneries and great medersas on day one, then the craft quarters, the Andalusian side and the Merinid Tombs viewpoint on day two.
Day by day
Your 2-day plan
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Day 1
Essential Fes el-Bali
A guided morning through the medieval medina from Bab Bou Jeloud: the Bou Inania Medersa, the Al-Attarine Medersa, the Kairaouine mosque and university, the Nejjarine fountain and museum, and the famous Chouara tanneries seen from a leather-shop terrace. Afternoon to get pleasantly lost in the souks of Talaa Kebira and Talaa Seghira.
- Bou Inania Medersa
- Al-Attarine Medersa
- Chouara tanneries
- Kairaouine University
- Nejjarine fountain
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Day 2
Crafts, gardens & viewpoints
Cross to the Andalusian quarter (Fes el-Andalous) and its mosque, visit a pottery and zellige cooperative in the Aïn Nokbi quarter to see craftsmen at work, stroll the restored Jnan Sbil gardens, then climb to the Merinid Tombs and the Borj Nord fortress for a panorama over the whole medina at sunset.
- Andalusian quarter
- Pottery & zellige cooperative
- Jnan Sbil gardens
- Merinid Tombs viewpoint
- Borj Nord
Good to know
Practical notes
- Two days covers the medina essentials comfortably; add a third for a Volubilis and Meknes day trip.
- A guide is strongly recommended on day one — Fes el-Bali is a genuine labyrinth with no cars.
- Stay in a riad inside the medina for atmosphere, or the Ville Nouvelle for modern hotels.
Frequently asked
Is 2 days enough for Fes?
Two days covers the medina's essentials — the medersas, the Kairaouine, the tanneries, the craft quarters and a sunset viewpoint. Add a third day if you want a Volubilis and Meknes day trip or a slower pace.
What should I prioritise with only 2 days in Fes?
Spend day one on Fes el-Bali with a guide (the medersas, the Kairaouine, the tanneries and the souks); use day two for the Andalusian quarter, a pottery or zellige workshop, the gardens and the Merinid Tombs view.
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