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Medina of Fez

The Medina of Fez

The Medina of Fez is the old town of Fez, characterized by a dense network of narrow, maze-like alleys and traditional markets. Visitors go here to observe traditional Moroccan craftsmanship, visit leather tanneries, and browse shops selling local textiles and pottery.

Getting There

The Medina is centrally located within the city. Depending on your starting point in the city centre, it is accessible via a short taxi ride or a walk of approximately 10 to 20 minutes to reach the main gates.

Time Allocation

Due to the complexity of the layout and the number of shops and workshops, allow at least one full day to explore the area. Those wishing to navigate the deeper alleys or visit multiple craft sites may require more time.

When to Visit

The area gets crowded, particularly during midday and peak tourist seasons. Visiting in the early morning allows for a quieter experience. Be aware that the narrow streets can become congested with pedestrians and donkeys used for transport.

Nearby Attractions

The Medina is centrally positioned near several historical sites. You can combine your visit with the following locations:

  • Al Raseef Mosque (0.1km)
  • Place Seffarine (0.2km)
  • Al-Wad School Mosque (0.3km)
  • Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque (0.3km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Al Raseef Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Al Raseef Mosque

This Friday mosque sits at the heart of Fez's old medina. One of the city's tallest minarets overlooks the square, making it a fitting stop on a walk through the medina.

0.1 km away
Place Seffarine

Parks & gardens

Place Seffarine

A small square in Fez's old town, just south of the Qarawiyyin Mosque, dating back to medieval times. Named after the coppersmiths who worked there, it's a great starting point for a walk past nearby sites such as a library, madrasa, and bathhouse.

0.2 km away
Al-Wad School Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Al-Wad School Mosque

A mosque in the old medina of Fez, built on the site of a former madrasa between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It's a pleasant stop while wandering the old-world alleys.

0.3 km away
Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque

Founded in 859 by Fatima al-Fihri as a mosque, it grew into a center of learning that helped lead the Islamic Golden Age. It remains one of Fes's foremost historic landmarks today.

0.3 km away
Al-Diwan Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Al-Diwan Mosque

A mosque on Diwan street, near the eastern end of Talaa Kebira in the old medina of Fez. Built in the late 18th century under an Alaouite sultan, it's one of the mosques where the neighborhood's Friday prayers are held.

0.4 km away
Funduq al-Najjariyyin

Museums & galleries

Funduq al-Najjariyyin

A historic caravanserai (funduq) in Fes el-Bali, the old medina of Fez, Morocco. Here you can explore a building that still bears the traces of the merchants who once used it.

0.4 km away