City: Fes-Boulemane Region
Top Things to do in Fes-Boulemane Region
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Fes-Boulemane Region, Morocco
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. Village des Artisants Taza Haut
2. Medina of Fez
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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!
3. Moulay Ismail University
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
4. Al-Attarine Madrasa
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4.5 based on 518 reviews
Reviewed By HINAWASEEM - Islamabad, Pakistan
This is the second finest Medersa of Fez. It is a medieval Koranic School. It is named after the perfumers located in the spice and perfume market nearby. It was built in 1325 by the Merenid sultan, Abou Said Othman. You can see a variety of rich zellij, wood and stucco decorations here. The amazing thing is that despite of a profusion of patterns the impact is light and not overwhelming. The symmetrical arches upheld by marble pillars are the hallmark of this medarsa.
5. Bou Inania Medersa
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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!
6. Fes el-Bali
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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)
7. Bou Inania Medersa
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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
8. Glaoui Palace
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4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By L982JWrebeccap - Ottawa, Canada
Stumbled upon this place and knew nothing about it. I was surprised to learn it had been built so recently - about 100 years ago. A big part of the charm is that the place is still owned by and lived in by a descendent of the original family. He collects the fee for visiting. There are no plaques or brochure or guide or signage of any sort. You are literally wandering into the run down old family home of a quirky old fellow, and that is exactly what it feels like. Some rooms feel intact and unchanged for 100 years. Some hallways and staircases are blocked off with old mattresses and bits of furniture. The original kitchen is there, and it is easy to imagine a team of people slaving away in there to create elaborate meals for dozens of people. Beyond a wall I heard chickens and geese, so there is this tantalizing sense that there is more to the palace that one is able to see. It also enforces the idea that this is still a place of residence. If you enjoy old buildings and Moroccan architecture, find this place and plan to spend an hour or so exploring and taking it in. This was one of the highlights of my time in Fes.
9. Palais El Mokri
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By AliDenness - Launceston, United Kingdom
Behold a vision of splendor and silent adorations surface from within. I am bewitched and spellbound and yearn for another rendezvous at Palais El Mokri. Straight out of a story from Arabian nights. My husband and I enjoyed 10 days living in this fairy tale palace and it was heaven. Everything about our accommodation was perfect. Sumptuous bed, bedding,decoration and furnishings, hot water, heating, kitchen and beautiful bathroom all as described. The mosaics and rooms were breathtaking its like stepping back in time but with all the modern comforts. Parts of Palais El Mokri are being renovated very sympathetically and this ongoing work adds to the milieu. It is a working palace and I met lots of people employed there who all were super nice and friendly and most helpful. They arranged to do my washing and also provided me with a more powerful hairdryer and an umbrella! It was cold in Fez when we stayed and we were very thankful to have heating in our apartment which was super warm and cosy. We look forward to revisiting Palais El Mokri again. Highly recommended.
10. Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin)
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4.0 based on 598 reviews
Morocco’s second-largest mosque, built in 857, is one of the world’s oldest universities.
Reviewed By sami_ali_khalil - Casablanca, Morocco
A jewel of Moroccan Muslim architecture. The sekkayas (fountains) for ablutions are of a beautiful marble. The patio at the entrance is unique in its craftsmanship.
