The historic city of Fez consists of Fes el-Bali, the original city on both shores of the Oued Fes (River of Fez), and the smaller Fez Jdid, founded on higher ground to the west in the 13th century.

Oct 31, 2025 · From learning about Moroccan culture and traditions to tasting local flavors in the street-food market, here's our pick of the best things to do in Fez.

Imperial city testifying to thirteen centuries of history, the city of Fez offers you a pleasant stay: medinas, riads, traditional crafts, tanneries, walls and gastronomy.

Sep 23, 2025 · With plenty of history and hidden treasures, discover the unmissable things to do and see in the magical city of Fez.

This walled city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will transport you back to medieval times. Visit the ancient maze-like quarters of the Medina to Fez el-Bali and the four imposing Gates of Fez, with their …

Fez is home to the largest car-free urban area in the world, its ancient medina. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a maze of alleys, souks (traditional markets), and historical monuments.

Some scholars believe it comes from the old Berber name of the Middle Atlas mountains, Fazaz; while other stories trace the name back to a tale of a golden axe that divided the river of Fez into two …