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Discover Fes Your Way<\/div><\/div>

Between the Fes medina and the Middle Atlas<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Discover Fes
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Between the Fes medina and the Middle Atlas<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cultural richness<\/p>\n<\/div>

From the souks to the Sa\u00efss Plain<\/p>\n<\/div>

Stroll and marvel through the largest medieval old town in the world \u2013 with more than 9,000 alleyways. The medina of the imperial city of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a true pearl of the Orient, with richly decorated palaces, breathtaking medersas (Quranic schools), authentic souks and fascinating museums. The vibrant religious heart of the country, the medina feels like a living open-air museum where spirituality fills the air. Fes captivates lovers of art and culture, as well as gourmets and passionate shoppers.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Climate<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>
The average daytime temperature in the imperial city of Fes is a pleasant 25\u00b0C. Sunshine is abundant throughout most of the year. Summers are very hot and dry, while winters are generally mild.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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1. Cultural treasures<\/div><\/div>

Discover the richest of Morocco\u2019s four imperial cities in art and culture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2. Architectural excellence<\/div><\/div>

A journey through the ages: palaces, riads and mosques.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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3. Shopping paradise<\/div><\/div>

Traditional craftsmanship, jewellers and leather goods in the souks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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4. Golf escape<\/div><\/div>

Play on excellent greens with views of the Atlas Mountains.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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5. Natural beauty: Middle Atlas<\/div><\/div>

Hiking in unspoilt nature through evergreen forests and Berber villages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Highlights<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The medina and its magnificent souks <\/strong><\/p>\n

Famous for the iconic Blue Gate, Bab Bou Jeloud \u2013 undoubtedly the most beautiful entrance to the largest medieval medina in the world. Beyond it, hundreds of small shops line the narrow streets. A fascinating world of colours and scents unfolds: traditional craftsmanship, Berber carpets and babouches (Moroccan leather slippers), accompanied by the aromas of lemons, figs, saffron, coriander and cinnamon.<\/p>\n

Shopping for leather handbags, jackets and accessories? The best place is directly in the shops around the tanneries of Fes.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Middle Atlas <\/strong><\/p>\n

Fes opens towards the Middle Atlas Mountains and offers hikers a fascinating blend of nature and culture. Excursions to Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco, and to Azrou are particularly recommended. Here, gentle hikes lead through rolling landscapes and vast cedar forests where Barbary macaques can often be spotted. At elevations of up to 1,650 metres, visitors discover idyllic lakes and authentic Berber villages.<\/p>\n

An insider tip among connoisseurs: multi-day treks to Oulm\u00e8s, famous for its mineral water and thermal springs as well as its unspoilt natural landscapes.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Medersa Attarine <\/strong><\/p>\n

Alongside the medina as a masterpiece in itself and the famous Blue Gate with its horseshoe arches, the former Quranic school Medersa Attarine \u2013 a Moorish architectural gem \u2013 is among the highlights of Fes. Admire the magnificent oriental tiles and delicate mosaics, the richly decorated entrance portal leading to the courtyard with its stucco ornamentation, and the intricate decorative patterns adorning the floors and walls of the medersa.<\/p>\n

Equally impressive is the comparatively austere Al-Qaraouiyine Mosque, the world\u2019s oldest university, with 270 columns and 14 gates.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Among olive groves and mountains<\/strong><\/p>\n

Golf enthusiasts will find excellent courses around Fes. The Royal Golf de F\u00e8s (18 holes), designed by Cabell B. Robinson, stands out with its beautiful setting among olive groves. For those who prefer a more central location, the Oued F\u00e8s Golf lies within the city itself. A true highlight is the Michlifen Golf & Country Club, about 60 km away, the first mountain golf course in the Middle Atlas, set in breathtaking scenery at an altitude of 1,650 metres.<\/p>\n

A visit to the Michlifen Golf & Country Club can be perfectly combined with hiking excursions in Ifrane or Azrou.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Story & facts<\/div><\/div>

Fes is both a history book and an open-air museum. Anyone wandering through the winding alleyways of the medina embarks on a journey through more than 1,200 years of Moroccan identity. Founded in the 8th century by Idris I as Fes el Bali, the city soon rose to become a spiritual centre: the Al-Qaraouiyine, built about a century later, is the oldest university in the world. With it, Fes laid the foundations of its role as an intellectual and cultural hub. Even under the Arab Muslim dynasties of the Saadians in the 16th century and the Alaouites, who have ruled Morocco since the 17th century, Fes remained the cultural heart of the country, although it lost its status as capital to Rabat after Morocco gained independence in 1956.<\/p>\n

Fes was named one of the Best Places to Go in 2026 by Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveller. <\/p>\n<\/div>