Fez is the world's best-preserved medieval city — the Fès el-Bali medina is UNESCO-protected and was founded in 789 AD. Home to the world's oldest university (al-Qarawiyyin, 859 AD), 9,000 alleyways, Chouara tanneries, and ancient craft workshops make Fez a unique experience no other city in the world can match.
1,2M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
March–May or September–November — most pleasant temperatures; summer is hot (40°C+)
Top sights & experiences
- 🏰 Fès el-Bali — ancient medina (UNESCO)
- 🎨 Chouara tanneries
- 📚 Al-Qarawiyyin — world's oldest university (859 AD)
- 🕌 Bou Inania Madrasa
- 🏺 Artisan souks — traditional crafts
- 🌄 Marinid Tombs — panoramic viewpoint
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