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Fes

The world's largest car-free urban area, and Morocco's craft capital.

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Place: Fes-Meknes · Morocco · MA
World region: Africa
Type: Heritage
ID: DST-0100

Why go

The world's largest car-free urban area, and Morocco's craft capital.

Fes el-Bali is a genuine medieval city rather than a preserved showpiece, and it is easy to get lost in. The tanneries and craft workshops are the reason to prioritise it over Marrakech for some travellers.

Signature experiences

Chouara tanneries viewpoint
Al-Attarine Madrasa
Guided medina walk with an artisan focus

Interest tags

historycraftsarchitecturemarketsfood

Good for

Culture travellersRepeat Morocco visitorsCraft travellers

Pairs well with

ChefchaouenMeknesMarrakech

Best months

Mar-May · Sep-Nov

Avoid months

Jul-Aug (heat)

Ideal stay

2 days

Nearest airport

FEZ · Fes

Pace

Active

Cost tier

Budget

Peak crowd level

High

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