Fez Medina Walking Tours
Lose yourself in Fez el-Bali, the world’s largest car-free medieval medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site: thousands of twisting alleys, the famous Chouara tanneries with their colourful dye pits, ornate madrasas like Bou Inania, the Al-Quaraouiyine (the world’s oldest university), bustling souks and craft workshops. A guided walk is essential to navigate this living maze.
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Medina & Souks in Fez — FAQ
What is there to see in the Fez medina?
The Fez medina (Fez el-Bali) holds the Chouara tanneries, the Bou Inania and Al-Attarine madrasas, the Al-Quaraouiyine mosque and university (the world’s oldest), the souks, craft workshops and ornate gates.
Why do you need a guide in the Fez medina?
The Fez medina is the world’s largest car-free urban area, with around 9,000 twisting, unmarked alleys; a local guide helps you navigate, find the highlights and understand its history and crafts.
What are the Fez tanneries?
The Chouara tanneries are centuries-old open-air tanneries in the Fez medina, where leather is still dyed by hand in stone vats of colourful dye — a famous, photogenic sight best seen from surrounding terraces.