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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Fez

12 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Fez, Morocco

Updated May 13, 2025

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The Blue Gate

Fez, Morocco

The Blue Gate of Fes

The other side is actually green.
Chouara Leather Tannery

Fez, Morocco

Chouara Leather Tannery

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.
Fès-  Fès-el-Bâli medina

Fez, Morocco

Fes el-Bali

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

Fez, Morocco

Merenid Tombs

Crumbling necropolis set high above Fez.
Al-Attarine Madrasa courtyard

Fez, Morocco

Al-Attarine Madrasa

The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.
Fès - El Karaouine

Fez, Morocco

University of Al-Karaouine

The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.
Dar Batha museum and gardens.

Fez, Morocco

Dar Batha

This former royal palace with gorgeous gardens became the first museum in Morocco.

Fez, Morocco

British Saloon

One of the few places to grab a beer in Fez is a former British consulate.
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British Saloon

One of the few places to grab a beer in Fez is a former British consulate.
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