Things to do in Fes: the essentials of the medina
The must-see sights in the Fes medina: Al-Quaraouiyine, Bou Inania medersa, Chouara tanneries, Bab Bou Jeloud, the souks and the rooftop terraces.
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Fes travel guide
Our advice for planning and enjoying a stay in Fes, written from the riad.
Fes medina guide: finding your way around
How the Fes medina works: car-free lanes, the gates (bab), landmarks, licensed guides, safety and practical tips for a first visit.
Read the articleFes airport to the medina: all the options
Getting from Fes-Saiss airport (FEZ) or the train station to the Fes medina: taxi, private transfer, journey times and arrival at the riad.
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When is the best time to visit Fes?
Fes weather month by month: spring and autumn are ideal, summer is hot, winter is cool. Season-by-season advice and dates to plan around.
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A 3-day Fes itinerary: medina and monuments, crafts and tanneries, then Volubilis or the surroundings. A realistic pace, based at the riad.
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Riad or hotel in Fes: how to choose
The differences between a riad in the medina and a hotel in the new town in Fes: location, atmosphere, services, access and who each suits.
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