Itineraries for Your Trip to Fez
3 Days in Fez for First Timers
Fez is one of those cities that captivates the imagination long before you’ve been there—and long after, no matter how many trips you take to its enchanting medieval medina. While you can spend days walking around—it is the largest and oldest urban pedestrianized area in the world, after all—there’s plenty more to the city, too.
Three days in Fez is plenty to get a feel for Morocco’s historic capital. If you’re trying to squeeze a lot in, Fez is a perfect base for day trips, but if you have time, you’ll find Fez a city where you can get lost in all the details, from the architecture to the ancient universities, and of course, the hammam spas.
Visit Fez in spring or fall—the medina in summer is hot and sticky, while winters can be wet.
Visit Fez in spring or fall—the medina in summer is hot and sticky, while winters can be wet.
Fez is a city that’s easy to get lost in—especially without a guide. Joining a guided tour of the medina helps you stay on track in the labyrinthine streets while you see the highlights—like the Chouara Tannery, Bab Bou Jeloud, and Kairaouine Mosque—and means you’ll learn more about the ancient city as you go.
This afternoon, continue your journey into Morocco’s rich cultural heritage by swinging by the local souk and joining a Moroccan cooking class. If you prefer eating to cooking, instead visit Dar Batha Museum, a former royal palace, or check out the potters in Art Naji.
While there is plenty more to explore in Fez, including the Fez Mellah (Jewish Quarter) and Jnan Sbil Garden, if you’re short on time, you can use Fez as a base to explore nearby attractions, like Morocco’s famed blue city, Chefchaouen.
After a long day of exploring or traveling, return to the medina and take a sunset street food tour around the cobbled streets. Soak up the golden hour glow as you wander around Bab Rcif, Place Seffarine, and the Medina, trying the best local food and treats.
Today, escape one UNESCO site for another with a full-day visit to Volubilis—home to the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco—along with Meknes and Moulay Idriss. Take a guided tour that includes visits to the 2,000-year-old Roman city, the sacred Zaouia Moulay Idriss II, the Meknes Medina, and the 17th-century El Hedim Square.
Finish up your three days in Fez with a trip to a traditional Moroccan hammam steam bath, which has been part of the culture since Roman times. Visiting a hammam is the perfect way to relax and recharge after three busy days in the city.