Morocco's spiritual and cultural heart

Fes

Fes (also written Fez) is Morocco's spiritual and cultural heart. Founded in the 8th century by Moulay Idris I and the capital until 1912, it preserves deep Andalusian and Tunisian influences.

Fes at dusk, minarets lit above the medina

Fes el-Bali, the UNESCO-listed medieval quarter, has some 9,000 winding lanes of souks, madrasas and workshops. It is home to Al-Karaouine, founded in 859 and one of the oldest universities still operating.

What you'll see in Fes

  • Fes el-Bali and its souks, with a licensed local guide
  • The University of Al-Karaouine
  • The Attarine Madrasa
  • The Moulay Idriss mausoleum
  • The Nejjarine Fountains and Museum
  • Artisans at work in the ancient tanneries
  • Fes el-Jadid: the Royal Palace gates and the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter

Photographs of Fes

Journeys through Fes

Chefchaouen, the Blue Pearl, seen from the hillside above the medina Casablanca airport

14 days · Coast, mountains, cities and dunes

Majestic Morocco

A full loop from Casablanca: north to Rabat, Tangier and the Blue Pearl of Chefchaouen, east to Meknes, Volubilis and Fes, south through the Ziz valley to the Sahara, then back by Marrakech and Essaouira.

Casablanca · Rabat · Tangier · Chefchaouen · Meknes · Volubilis · Fes · Erfoud · Merzouga · Dades Gorge · Ait Ben Haddou · Marrakech · Essaouira · Casablanca

From $17,500

per person · USD

The Hassan Tower at dusk, Rabat Airport reception in Casablanca

8 days · Four imperial capitals

The Imperial Cities

Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech, the four imperial capitals, with Casablanca and the Roman mosaics of Volubilis on the way, walked with a resident tour manager.

Casablanca · Rabat · Meknes · Volubilis · Fez · Marrakech

From €2,250

per person · EUR

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