City: Fes-Boulemane Region
Top Things to do in Fes-Boulemane Region
10 Things to do in Fes-Boulemane Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Fès-Boulemane (Arabic: فاس بولمان (Ǧihâtu Fās - Būlmān)) was formerly one of the sixteen regions of Morocco from 1997 to 2015. It was situated in northern Morocco. It covered an area of 19,795 km² and had a population of 1,808,295 (2014 census). The capital was Fès. In 2015, it expanded Taounate and Taza Provinces (formerly from the Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate Region); and Meknès Prefecture and El Hajeb and Ifrane Provinces (formerly from the Meknès-Tafilalet Region) to form the Region of Fès-Meknès.
Restaurants in Fes-Boulemane Region
1. Medina of Fez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,433 reviews
The city’s ancient quarter is an intricate maze of streets lined with open markets, shops and mosques.
Reviewed By 254peterc254 - Trinidad, United States
Fabulous...! From the world-famous (and moderately odorous) leather tannery to exotic (to us) food stalls to the best mint tea we had - the Fez Medina is truly a remarkable experience. Think in terms of thousands (literally) of small, winding, unnamed, and often vigorous alleyways, walkways and occasional streets, that grew largely organically over hundreds of years. To get the most out of this experience, we would recommend hiring a guide. Our tour included sampling many of the very interesting (and tasty) foods - including preserved beef, some just-cooked wonderful stretchy bread, figs, other sweets, pickles - and a honey tasting of a dozen different honeys. Not far from tannery is a small mint tea shop, which made (without question!) the best and most interesting mint tea we had in Morocco - the shop consists of about 4 stools, a small bench, a wonderful, large copper pot, a small burner - and the fabulous and personable proprietor. Delightful! The tannery is quite a visual (and, um, fragrant) experience. Truly one of the highlights of a Moroccan experience!
2. Bou Inania Medersa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 952 reviews
Reviewed By cjr83 - Greenville, United States
What a gorgeous place in the middle of the bustling medina. The tile work and wood carvings are so intricate. Definitely check it out!
3. Fes el-Bali
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 821 reviews
Reviewed By AlbertSalichs - Manresa, Spain
Fes el-Bali is the old part of the Medina of the imperial city of Fez and it is located near Fes el-Jdid, the new part of the Medina. In fact, for me, it is the most touristic part of the Medina, because the most important place in Fes el-Jdid, the Royal Palace is closed to visitors. In Fes el-Jdid, you did a guided tour with Sabh, and really it was very interesting. We could see the most important religious buildings like the Big Mosque, the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II and Bou Inania Madrasa, pitifully the first and second ones are closed to no Muslims, so you only can see the main courtyard from outside. Also, we walked around old streets, really it seems you stay in the Middle Ages Era, we visited some souqs, which are very interesting and sellers are not annoying (very important for us!). In fact, it is an excellent visit for adults and children (I came here with my 4 years old daughter and she enjoyed a lot running, playing and ridding a donkey in the little old streets! I recommend you go up to the hill, where there are the Menerid Tombs, because from here you can see the most beautiful views of the Fes-el Bali and all Medina. (see also Medina of Fez, Al-Attarine Madrassa, Bou Inania Medersa, Kairaouine Mosque, Chouara Tannery, Place Seffarine, Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II, Bab Boujloud, the Blue Gate of Fez, Restaurant Nejjarine, Boujloud Square and Dar Finn)
4. Jardin Jnan Sbil
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,125 reviews
Reviewed By lesliel804
Our family of 6, 8 years to 70 years, had a great late afternoon visit at these amazing beautifully restored gardens! You can see them as you drive in the New City, much botanical variety and color and water features and many places to sit and meditate. And walkways and spaces for families and young children to run and enjoy. It’s a cooling way to regenerate after the Medina. We loved it!!
5. Bou Inania Medersa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By thomasozbun - Vicenza, Italy
Bou Inania Madrasa, after paying a tiny entrance fee: we were the only visitors at that moment making it an extremely peaceful and interesting visit. Though small, the Islamic school resembled those we had seen in Fez and in fact was built during the 14th century by the Marinid dynasty and is an extremely exquisite example of that period particularly thanks to its wooden carvings, marble decorations, and tiles. During our visit, we were even able to climb to the rooftop where we had a nice view of the surrounding old town
6. Meknes Medina
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 956 reviews
Reviewed By AlbertSalichs - Manresa, Spain
Meknes Medina is the old town of the imperial city of Meknes, 1 hour far from Fez, the most important city in the region. The Medina is very beautiful, so, walking on the old streets, seeing the buildings, visit the most important places and buying in the shops is an incredible experience. We did a guided tour with a local guide and really it was very interesting. We visited Bou Inania Madrassa (a Muslim school), where you can go up to the top and see wonderful views of the city and the Big Mosque or you can see the central courtyard, a fantastic example of Arabic Art. Also we visited a public oven, the blacksmiths neighborhood, the carpenters neihhborhood, zocos, the main market, where you can buy a lot of different sweets. And obviously El Hedim Square and Bab Mansour Gate, the main square of the city and the center, where all local people come at evening. Really fantastic places! (see also Bab Mansour Gate, Bou Inania Medersa and El Hedim Square)
7. Ifrane National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By milliesmum2016 - Christchurch, New Zealand
This was such a fun stop. There are Barbary Macaques and horses to chat with and the vegetation is like being in Alpine NZ or Northern Europe. The handlers seemed to be kindly disposed to their animals, and the man I spoke to didn't seem all that interested in expecting money for a chat with his monkeys and horses. The animals looked happy and well fed. It was all a very pleasant interlude and not what you expect in Morocco in general. A nice place for a picnic, I'd say. You'd just have to be sure that a monkey wouldn't take off with your lunch!
8. Bab Mansour Gate
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 662 reviews
Reviewed By HINAWASEEM - Islamabad, Pakistan
This is the most imposing, impressive and majestic gate of the Imperial City of Meknes. It was built out of the marble columns removed from the ruins of the Roman city called Volubilis. You can see ornate calligraphy and Islamic patterns spread all over this horseshoe shaped gate. It was designed in 1732 by Mansour Laalej (meaning victorious renegade) who was a Christian convert. It is said that the ruler Moullay Ismail wished to eradicate the glory of all his enemies so he brought columns and material from Roman and Saadian sites to be used in his Imperial City. This was also done to glorify himself and his dynasty.
9. Michlifen Ski Station
10. Parc La Prairie
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Amal-Elyahyaoui - Doha, Qatar
a good place if you would like to walk or have a quiet moment with yourself or with your loved ones. it is very well located in the center of the city in front of the lion stone and near by the royal palace. very big and vast and there are small hills next to it that you can climb and have a better view of the city especially in the sunset
