Fez Travel Guide

Explore the capital of the traditional culture of Morocco, the city of El Bali walled medina, vibrant souks, and old-world atmosphere. The famous city of Fez is well over 1000 years old, and it looks its age—and that’s a good thing!.

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The city was founded in the 8th century under the Idrisid Dynasty, the city expanded over the following centuries and became an important center of education and commerce.

Today, you can visit Fez’s historic walled medina full of craftspeople, market stalls, delicious food, and more. It’s sometimes a bit hectic, but always interesting!

Also worthwhile is a trip to the tanneries to see how workers dye the animal hides that will eventually be sold as leather goods. Finally, make sure your wanderings through Fez take you to the Madrasa Bou Inania, an important place of learning that features gorgeous architectural details and wooden carving.

 

The medersas (Koran schools) in Muslim cities, bear living witness to the city’s intellectual and scientific past. Read more about The Bou Inania Medersa in Fez of Morocco!

Tanning in Fez and the process behind this tradition that has withstood the test of time. Discover The Full Guide of Tanneries of Fez Now!

Sefrou is a small Berber town 30 km south of Fez, known for its waterfalls and the diversity of the surrounding countryside.

Imouzzer Kandar is a delightful little village thirty kilometres from Fez and standing some 1300 metres above sea level

The Dar El-Makhzen Palace, also called Palais Royal, is located in Fez. It is the official residence of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and his family.

Funduq al-Najjariyyin, Inn of the carpenters, is a traditional inn in Fes el Bali, the old medina quarter in Fez, Morocco. Read more!

The Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss is considered one of the main attractions of Fez. It is open only to Muslims and non-muslims may not enter the mausoleum, but can get a view from above up the hill. 

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Yes, Memphis Tours offers two dedicated Morocco Solar Eclipse 2027 packages departing July 30, 2027. The 10-day Imperial Cities Eclipse Tour positions you in Tangier for the August 2 totality, covering Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fez, and Marrakech. The 12-day Sahara Eclipse Tour adds an overnight Saharan desert camp near Merzouga and an extended rooftop Marrakech experience. Both include licensed guides, riad accommodation, all transfers, and Tangier eclipse positioning. Places are strictly limited. Memphis Tours has operated Morocco tours since 1955 and recommends booking at least 12 to 18 months in advance.

In Tangier, totality lasts exactly 4 minutes and 50 seconds on August 2, 2027. In nearby Tetouan, 4 minutes and 53 seconds. In Chefchaouen, approximately 4 minutes and 50 seconds. The maximum totality on the entire eclipse path reaches 6 minutes and 23 seconds over Egypt. In Morocco, totality begins at approximately 09:45 AM local time, and the entire eclipse event from first contact to last lasts approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, but the total blackout itself is under 5 minutes.

Yes. The August 2, 2027, eclipse also crosses Egypt, where Luxor offers the longest totality on the entire path, 6 minutes and 23 seconds, with a 95% clear sky probability based on historical data. Memphis Tours offers combined Morocco and Egypt eclipse itineraries, allowing you to experience both countries in a single extended journey: witness the eclipse from Morocco's northern corridor, then fly to Egypt to explore the Pyramids, the Nile, and the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Contact our team to build a combined Morocco-Egypt eclipse package.

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  • The currency of Morocco is The Moroccan Dirham (MAD). The currency for Morocco was issued by the Bank of Al-Maghrib which is central bank.
  • Moroccans main languages are English and French, they also understand some English. Fewer Moroccans can speak Italian, Spanish, and German.
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  • Morocco is famous for its geographical diversity from the beautiful beaches of Agadir to the Oukaimeden ski slopes.
  • Morocco has a long strip of mountains when sky-viewed, which runs from East to West before embedding itself in the sand at Mauritania.
  • The various types of habitat have caused the diversity of cultures which have enriched the Moroccan identity.
  • The Royal Institute of the “Amazigh” Culture was set up on October 17th, 2001. Since then, Berber was considered as an official language.
  • Morocco has always encouraged a spirit of dialogue between religions for the promotion of progress and peace.
  • Rabat, stretches serenely along the ocean’s edge.
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