Riad vs Hotel in Fes: Which Should You Choose?
Should you stay in a medina riad or a new-town hotel? An honest, point-by-point comparison to help you make the right choice.
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Fes travel guide
Where to stay, what to see, what to eat and how to plan it: our advice for a stay in Fes, written from our riad in the heart of the medina.
Staying in Fes
Where to stay in the medina, riad or hotel, how to choose, how to get here and how to plan: everything for a great stay in Fes.
What Is a Riad? Meaning, Architecture and What to Expect
An inward-looking house, a courtyard, a fountain and a rooftop terrace: everything you need to know about the Moroccan riad before you stay in one.
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How to Choose a Riad in Fes: 10 Things to Check
Hundreds of riads, each with prettier photos than the last: here are the ten questions to ask to book the right riad in the Fes medina.
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Boutique Riad in Fes: Why a Small, Intimate Riad Is Worth It
A handful of rooms, a silent courtyard and hosts who know your name: what a small boutique riad brings to a stay in the Fes medina.
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Fes with Kids: Family Travel Tips, Activities and Where to Stay
Craftsmen at work, donkeys in the lanes, gardens and rooftop terraces: Fes is great with children if you know a few tricks. Our hosts’ advice.
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Romantic Fes: Honeymoon Riads, Sunsets and Couple Experiences
Lantern-lit lanes, rooftop terraces at dusk, a hammam for two: Fes is one of Morocco’s most romantic cities. Our ideas for a stay together.
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Booking a Riad Direct in Fes: Benefits and How to Do It Safely
Booking site or direct booking? What you gain by writing straight to the riad, and how to book safely.
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Fes Airport to the Medina: Transfer, Taxi and Bus Options
Private transfer, grand taxi or bus: how to reach your riad from Fes–Saïss airport, and how the final few minutes on foot through the medina work.
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How to Get to Fes: Flights, Trains, Buses and Driving
Direct flights from Europe, connections from North America, trains from Casablanca or Tangier, buses and roads: every way to reach Fes.
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Best Time to Visit Fes: Weather by Month and When to Go
Blossoming spring, scorching summer, golden autumn, cool sunny winter: Fes weather month by month, and our advice on choosing the right time to go.
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Is Fes Safe? Fake Guides, Common Scams and Safety Tips
Fes is a safe city, but the medina has its own codes. Fake guides, small scams, solo travel and evenings out: everything you need to know to explore with confidence.
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Fes Travel Tips: Money, What to Wear, Tipping and Etiquette
Dirhams, ATMs, what to wear, tipping, languages, SIM cards, photos and religious etiquette: the practical essentials for a first stay in Fes.
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Fes in Winter: Weather, Things to Do and Staying Warm
Sunny days, a medina without crowds, steaming soups and hammams: Fes in winter is an underrated season, provided you choose your riad well.
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How Much Does a Trip to Fes Cost? Riads, Food and Budget Guide
Riads, meals, taxis, guides, entrance fees and day trips: what things cost in Fes, plus three sample daily budgets to plan your stay without surprises.
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Fes in Summer: Beating the Heat, Tips and Where to Stay
July and August in Fes are hot, but also bright, quieter and better value. How to plan your days, where to find shade and which riad to choose.
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Moroccan Breakfast: Msemen, Baghrir and Mint Tea at a Riad
Warm pancakes, amlou, olive oil, honey and mint tea on a terrace facing the minarets: the Moroccan breakfast is one of the great pleasures of a riad stay.
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Staying in a Riad: What to Expect, Etiquette and Tips
From the porter at the medina gate to farewell tea, here is how a riad stay actually works, and the small customs that make it even more enjoyable.
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Monuments, tanneries, souks, food, hammams, day trips and itineraries: the best of Fes, on foot from the riad.
Fes Medina Guide: History, Neighbourhoods and Finding Your Way
Nine thousand lanes, two main streets and a dozen gates: understanding the Fes el-Bali medina so you can explore it with confidence, with or without a guide.
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3 Days in Fes: A Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Three days to discover the medina, Fes el-Jdid, Fassi food and the ruins of Volubilis: our detailed itinerary, hour by hour, with variations.
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One Day in Fes (or Two): The Perfect Itinerary
Only one day in Fes? Our hour-by-hour plan to see the essentials of the medina without rushing, and ideas if you can stay one more night.
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The Fes Tanneries (Chouara): How to Visit, Best Times and Tips
The coloured pits of Chouara are the most famous image of Fes. How this medieval craft works, when to go and how to visit without pressure.
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Fes Madrasas and Monuments: Bou Inania, Al-Attarine, Al-Quaraouiyine
Zellige, carved stucco and sculpted cedar: the Marinid madrasas of Fes are among the finest monuments in the Islamic world. Which to visit, and how.
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Shopping in the Fes Souks: What to Buy and How to Bargain
Fes blue pottery, babouche slippers, lanterns, rugs and spices: where to shop in the medina, how to spot quality and how to haggle with a smile.
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What to Eat in Fes: Fassi Specialities and Street Food
Pastilla, tajine with prunes, early-morning bissara, honey-soaked chebakia: Fes is Morocco’s culinary capital. The dishes to try and where to find them.
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Cooking Class in Fes: Market Tour, Tajine and Pastilla
Choosing spices at the market, rolling couscous, assembling a pastilla: a cooking class is one of the tastiest experiences of a stay in Fes.
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Hammam in Fes: The Ritual, Local Bathhouses and Spas
Steam, black soap, a kessa scrub and mint tea: the hammam is a ritual to experience in Fes. Local bathhouse or spa, here is how to go about it.
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Best Day Trips from Fes: Volubilis, Meknes, Chefchaouen, Ifrane
Roman ruins, an imperial city, the blue town, cedar forests and Atlas monkeys: the best excursions from Fes, and how to organise them.
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Fes to Merzouga: Planning a Sahara Desert Trip from Fes
From the Middle Atlas to the Erg Chebbi dunes: how to plan your Sahara escape from Fes, how many days you need and what a night in the desert is really like.
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Fes or Marrakech: Which City Should You Visit?
Buzzing Marrakech or authentic Fes? An honest, point-by-point comparison to help you choose the city that suits you, or combine both.
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The Best Views in Fes: Sunset Spots and Rooftop Terraces
From the Marinid tombs to medina rooftops, our favourite viewpoints for admiring Fes el-Bali, its roofs and minarets at sunset.
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Fes el-Jdid, the Mellah and the Royal Palace: A Visitor’s Guide
Golden Royal Palace doors, Mellah balconies, synagogues and the Jewish cemetery: half a day in “new” Fes, founded by the Marinids in the thirteenth century.
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10-Day Morocco Itinerary: Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech
Fes, the Erg Chebbi dunes, the road of the kasbahs and Marrakech: our ideal 10-day itinerary for a first trip to Morocco, with variations.
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Is Fes Worth Visiting? 12 Reasons to Go (and Who May Not Love It)
A thousand-year-old medina, master craftsmen, refined food and characterful riads: 12 honest reasons to put Fes on your itinerary, and what to know before you go.
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Fes to Chefchaouen: Bus, Private Driver, Day Trip or Overnight
The blue town of Chefchaouen is about four hours from Fes. Bus, driver or car, there and back in a day or overnight: everything you need to plan the trip.
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The Best Photo Spots in Fes (and How to Shoot Them)
Zellige gates, coloured dye pits, golden lanes and rooftops at dusk: our favourite photo spots in Fes, the best time for each and the rules to respect.
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Fes Crafts: Zellige, Pottery, Brass and Artisan Workshops to Visit
Zellige cutters, potters, coppersmiths, embroiderers and carpenters: Fes is the capital of Moroccan craftsmanship. Where to see these skills and how to support them.
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Ramadan in Fes: 2027 Dates, Atmosphere and Travel Tips
Quiet mornings and magical evenings around the ftour: travelling to Fes during Ramadan is a unique experience, as long as you know its rhythm and customs.
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Fes Festival of World Sacred Music: Guide, Venues and Where to Stay
Every year, Fes welcomes sacred music from all over the world to its palaces and gardens. How to experience the festival, book concerts and find the right place to stay.
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