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30 things to do in Fez, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Fez
- Bab Bou Jeloud — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Andalusian Mosque — Mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ibn Danan Synagogue — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Dar Batha — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Bab Mahrouk — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Al-Diwan Mosque — Mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Bab Al-Kissa Mosque — Mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Al-Wad School Mosque — mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Marinid Tombs — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque — Mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Bou Jeloud Mosque — Mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Alhamra Mosque — Mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Dar al-Makhzen Fez — building in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Bab Dekkakin — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Al-Sharabliyyin Mosque — Mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Al-Bayda Mosque — Mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Moulay Abdullah Mosque — Mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Funduq al-Najjariyyin — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Kasbah of Cherarda — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Bab Ftouh — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Al Raseef Mosque — Mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Abu Al-Hassan Al-Marini Mosque — Mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ain Al Khail Mosque — Mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Lalla Jemaa El-Zehar Mosque — Mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Bab el-Semarine — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Borj Nord — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 60 min)
- The Great Mosque of New Fez — Mosque in Fez, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Slat El Fassiyine Synagogue — Synagogue in Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Bab al-Amer — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Bab Segma — city gate in Morocco (visit ≈ 60 min)
1-day Fez walking itinerary
Starting point: Fes el-Bali / Bab Boujloud. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 8.0 km · 10,750 steps · 1 h 46 min on the way): Dar Batha → Ibn Danan Synagogue → Al-Wad School Mosque → Andalusian Mosque → Al-Diwan Mosque → Bab Al-Kissa Mosque → Bab Mahrouk → Bab Bou Jeloud
Where to stay in Fez
- Fes el-Bali / Bab Boujloud: Beside the Blue Gate, at the entrance to a vast car-free medina.
- Batha: Riads on the medina’s edge, reachable by taxi.
- Fes el-Jdid: Next to the Royal Palace and the old Jewish quarter.
- Ville Nouvelle: Modern hotels, wide avenues and near the train station.
Getting from the airport to Fez
- Fes-Saïss (FEZ): Bus 16 ≈ 30 min; taxi ≈ 20 min
Getting around
The medina is a maze of car-free lanes; getting lost is normal. Small red taxis link it with the new town.
Classic places to eat
- Café Clock: A camel burger and a roof terrace in an old house.
- The Ruined Garden: Moroccan street food in the garden of a ruined riad.
- Chez Thami: Tagine and kefta next to Bab Boujloud.
- Dar Hatim: Home-made Fez dishes in a family house.
Romantic views
- Merenid Tombs (Sunset): Sunset over the whole medina from the hill.
- Jnan Sbil Garden (Daytime): A historic royal garden with pools and palms.
- Borj Sud (Sunset): A view across the medina from the southern hill.
Good to know before visiting Fez
- Fine: Insulting the King or the monarchy is a crime.
- Fine: Drones are banned and confiscated on arrival.
- Fine: Photographing military sites and royal palaces is prohibited.
- Fine: Alcohol is for licensed venues only; drinking in the street is banned.
- Warning: Same-sex relations and sex outside marriage are criminalised; check official travel advice.
- Warning: Ask before photographing people, especially women; performers in Jemaa el-Fna expect payment.
- Emergency: police 19, ambulance 15, fire 15
- Plugs: C/E, 220V
- Tap water: Prefer bottled water to tap.
- Tipping: About 10% in restaurants and a few dirhams for small services.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Morocco, Wikivoyage — Morocco, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Fez travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Fez?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 3 days for the top 20 places within walking distance.
- What are the top things to do in Fez?
- Highlights: Bab Bou Jeloud, Andalusian Mosque, Ibn Danan Synagogue, Dar Batha and Bab Mahrouk. The map has 30 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Fez?
- Fes el-Bali / Bab Boujloud: Beside the Blue Gate, at the entrance to a vast car-free medina. Other options: Batha, Fes el-Jdid and Ville Nouvelle.
- How do you get from the airport to Fez city centre?
- Fes-Saïss (FEZ): Bus 16 ≈ 30 min; taxi ≈ 20 min
- How do you get around Fez?
- The medina is a maze of car-free lanes; getting lost is normal. Small red taxis link it with the new town.
- What is the emergency number in Fez?
- Emergency: police 19, ambulance 15, fire 15.
- Do you tip in Fez?
- About 10% in restaurants and a few dirhams for small services.
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