Best sights in Fez
A planning-minded collection of Fez's strongest architecture, culture, historic places, parks, markets, and waterfront anchors — selected from the city's existing Sortie inventory.
Start with the headline architecture, then add one museum, historic area, or outdoor block to give each day a different rhythm.
12 places worth building into a Fez itinerary · Architecture · Museums · Parks · Historic sights
Bab Guissa
Bab Guissa is a recognized Moroccan cultural heritage site and landmark in Fez. Visitors encounter a named element of the city’s built heritage, situated at the recorded location north of central Fes el Bali.
Bab Mahrouk
Bab Mahrouk is a recognized Moroccan cultural heritage site and landmark in Fez. It offers visitors a tangible point of contact with the city’s built heritage at its recorded location west of central Fes el Bali.
Borj Nord
Borj Nord is a recognized Moroccan cultural heritage site and landmark in Fez. Visitors encounter a substantial historic structure at its recorded position northwest of central Fes el Bali.
Bou Inania Madrasa
Bou Inania Madrasa is a cultural heritage site in Fez and is identified as one of the city’s principal attractions. Visitors encounter an important historic institution within the city’s dense central heritage area.
Dar al-Magana
Dar al-Magana is a historic building in Fez dating to 1357. Located close to Bou Inania Madrasa, it gives visitors a surviving point of reference for the city’s medieval built environment.
Dar Moqri
Dar Moqri is a palace in Fez and a landmark within the city’s historic urban fabric. Visitors encounter a palace building at its recorded location south of central Fes el Bali.
El Glaoui Palace
El Glaoui Palace is a palace and landmark in Fez. Visitors encounter a notable palace building at its recorded location in the city, southwest of the central area of Fes el Bali.
Fes el Bali
Fes el Bali is a quarter of Fez and a major part of the destination’s historic urban landscape. Visitors encounter an extensive city district rather than a single monument, with numerous heritage places located within and around it.
Funduq al-Najjariyyin
Funduq al-Najjariyyin is a recognized Moroccan cultural heritage site in Fez and is classified as a museum. Visitors encounter a historic building whose heritage status and museum role make it a significant cultural stop in Fes el Bali.
Marinid Tombs
The Marinid Tombs are a recognized Moroccan cultural heritage site and landmark in Fez. Visitors encounter a historic funerary place at its recorded position north of central Fes el Bali.
Riad Ba Mohamed Chergui
Riad Ba Mohamed Chergui is a recognized Moroccan cultural heritage site and landmark in Fez. Visitors encounter a heritage building within the city’s historic urban area, near the western side of central Fes el Bali.
Southern Tower (Fes)
Southern Tower (Fes) is a recognized Moroccan cultural heritage site and landmark in Fez. Visitors encounter a historic tower at its recorded location south of central Fes el Bali, distinct from the heritage sites clustered farther north.
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