Fes el Bali, Medieval medina in Fez, Morocco
The ancient walled district spans a network of 9,000 narrow pedestrian lanes connecting residential areas, markets, workshops, and religious buildings.
Established in 789 by Idris I, Fes el-Bali grew into a significant center of learning with the foundation of Al-Qarawiyyin University in 859.
The district maintains traditional craftsmanship in dedicated areas, where artisans work with leather, metal, wood, and ceramics using centuries-old techniques.
Navigation through the labyrinth of streets requires local guidance, as maps prove insufficient in the complex layout of unmarked pathways.
The Chouara Tannery demonstrates leather processing methods unchanged since medieval times, with workers using natural dyes in stone vats.
Location: Fez
Part of: Medina of Fez
GPS coordinates: 34.07000,-4.95472
Latest update: July 11, 2025 19:13
A selection of the best traditional riads in Fez, historic houses converted into special accommodations in the heart of the medina. These lodgings provide an experience of traditional Moroccan architecture with patios, terraces, and Moroccan decoration, allowing guests to discover Moroccan art de vivre in a preserved historical setting.
University of al-Qarawiyyin
1.8 km
Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque
1.8 km
Chouara Tannery
1.6 km
Zawiya of Moulay Idris II
1.9 km
Medina of Fez
2.2 km
Al-Attarine Madrasa
1.8 km
Funduq al-Najjariyyin
2 km
Bab Ftouh
1.4 km
Marinid Tombs
2.3 km
El-Jamai Palace
1.8 km
Chrabliyine Mosque
2.2 km
Dar Moqri
2.3 km
Place Seffarine
1.8 km
Sahrij Madrasa
1.5 km
Southern Tower (Fes)
2.3 km
Seffarin Madrasa
1.8 km
Bab Guissa
1.9 km
Andalusian Mosque
1.5 km
Foundouk Tetouaniyine
1.8 km
Cherratine Madrasa
1.9 km
Fondouk Chemaine
1.9 km
Dar Adiyel
2.1 km
Ain al-Kheil Mosque
2.1 km
Medersa Al Mesbahia
1.8 km
Funduq Sagha
1.9 km
Diwan Mosque
1.8 km
El-Oued Mosque
1.6 km
Borj Neffara
1.9 kmReviews
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