City: Fes-Boulemane Region
Top Things to do in Fes-Boulemane Region
What to do and see in Fes-Boulemane Region, Morocco: The Best Free Things to do
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. La Petite Maison Berbere
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
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. 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)
4. Jardin Jnan Sbil
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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. 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.
6. Meknes Medina
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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. Fontaine Nejjarine
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4.0 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By HINAWASEEM - Islamabad, Pakistan
This is a beautiful saqayya located in the heart of the Fes Medina, near the end of Talâa Seghira. It is a canopied water feature, with an elegant wooden overhanging. You can see the most exquisite zellij mosaic work here. There is classy calligraphy and lovely stucco work done on this fountain. It is the pride of Place en Nejjarine. It is named after the carpenters or Nejjarine who have workshops around it. There are shops selling mule saddles and gigantic throne like wedding chairs around this fountain too. There are two elegant columns in this fountain. It was built as a Sabil or charity structure, so that the travellers staying in the Fondouq nearby could drink water and perform ablutions here.
8. Fez Mellah
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4.0 based on 357 reviews
Reviewed By Sai-pshi - Manteca, United States
Had the chance to visit this place with a very knowledgeable, intellectual tour guide by the name of Hisham. This place is very rich in history. We were able to walk through the narrow streets of the Médina. Claustrophobic if I think about it but it was a whole different experience. Wonderful as it is, like any other crowded places, you have to watch out for your valuables. They have restrooms in most of the attractions but be prepared to have toilet papers as not all the restrooms provide paper and also it is recommended to drop dirham coins for the BR staff when you use their facilities.
9. Moulay Abdellah Quarter
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4.0 based on 760 reviews
Reviewed By LolitaCardenas - The Woodlands, United States
So many beautiful things! Bought a gorgeous leather jacket and wished I could have more room in our suitcase to take home the incredible arts and crafts found in the Medina.
10. Place Seffarine
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4.0 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By HINAWASEEM - Islamabad, Pakistan
This photogenic triangular square is located near the Kairaouine Mosque in Fes El Bali. You can hear this square before seeing it as it is filled with dozens of metalworkers or dinandiers pounding their hammers. There are metalware shops, a school for coppersmiths and Madrasa Seffarine here. You can buy copper decoration pieces, pots and dishes, drums and Morocco’s iconic copper lanterns.
