Quick Answer
Fes is Morocco’s oldest imperial city and its spiritual capital. Fes el-Bali, founded in 789 AD, is a UNESCO World Heritage site with over 9,000 labyrinthine alleyways where donkey carts remain the primary form of transport.
Fès-Meknès
Fes
The Spiritual & Cultural Capital of Morocco
Top Attractions & Highlights in Fes
- •Chouara Tanneries Leather Dye Vats
- •Al-Qarawiyyin University (World's Oldest Operating University)
- •Bou Inania & Attarine Madrasa Zellij Architecture
- •Bab Bou Jeloud (The Famous Blue Gate)
- •Borj Nord Panoramic Viewpoint
Practical Travel Info
Best Time to Visit
Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)
How to Get There
Plan a Trip to FesFes-Saïss Airport (FEZ) or direct train lines connecting Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech.
Tours Featuring Fes
Grand TourFrom€1150
10 Days / 9 Nights
Casablanca → Marrakech
10-Day Grand Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour
A complete grand tour of Morocco's four imperial cities, blue pearl Chefchaouen, Sahara desert, and High Atlas mountains.
- Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, one of the largest operating mosques in the world
- Photowalk through the dreamy blue street alleyways of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains
Desert TourFrom€210
2 Days / 1 Night
Fes → Fes
2-Day Fes to Merzouga Sahara Desert Express Tour
The quickest private Sahara desert getaway starting and ending in Fes.
- Express 2-day private tour from Fes to the golden Erg Chebbi sand dunes
- Feed wild Barbary macaques in the ancient cedar forest of Azrou
Desert TourFrom€295
3 Days / 2 Nights
Fes → Marrakech
3-Day Fes to Marrakech Sahara Desert Tour
The most popular one-way Sahara tour connecting Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert dunes.
- Direct scenic desert transfer connecting Fes to Marrakech without backtrack driving
- Feed wild Barbary macaques in the ancient cedar forest of Azrou
Cultural TourFrom€280
3 Days / 2 Nights
Tangier → Fes
3-Day Tangier to Chefchaouen & Fes Cultural Tour
A private 3-day northern Morocco cultural tour connecting Tangier port/airport to Chefchaouen and Fes.
- Pick-up from Tangier Ville Port, Ferry Terminal, or Tangier Airport (TNG)
- Tour Atlantic & Mediterranean meeting point at Cap Spartel & Hercules Caves
Desert TourFrom€380
4 Days / 3 Nights
Marrakech → Fes
4-Day Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour
The ultimate road trip connecting Morocco's two premier imperial capitals through the Sahara desert, Ziz Valley, and Middle Atlas.
- Connect Marrakech and Fes seamlessly without duplicate return driving
- Cross the Tizi n'Tichka High Atlas Pass (2,260m) with stops at traditional clay villages
Desert & CitiesFrom€540
5 Days / 4 Nights
Casablanca → Marrakech
5-Day Casablanca to Marrakech Sahara Desert Tour
The ideal 5-day private Morocco tour starting at Casablanca airport and finishing in Marrakech via Fes and the Sahara Desert.
- Direct pick-up from Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN) or hotel
- Guided tour of the grand Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic oceanfront
Northern MoroccoFrom€480
5 Days / 4 Nights
Tangier → Fes
5-Day Northern Morocco Discovery: Tangier, Chefchaouen & Fes
A captivating journey through Morocco's northern coastline, Rif mountains, and spiritual heartland.
- Stand at Cap Spartel where Atlantic Ocean meets Mediterranean Sea
- Explore Caves of Hercules in Tangier
Imperial & DesertFrom€680
6 Days / 5 Nights
Marrakech → Marrakech
6-Day Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour
A popular 6-day private circuit combining Morocco's best: Sahara desert camping, imperial Fes medina, and the famous Chefchaouen blue city.
- Cross the Tizi n'Tichka High Atlas Pass (2,260m) with stops at traditional clay Berber villages
- Tour UNESCO World Heritage Site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou with a local heritage guide
Grand TourFrom€890
8 Days / 7 Nights
Casablanca → Marrakech
8-Day Morocco Imperial Cities, Sahara & Coastal Tour
The complete 8-day private Morocco highlights tour combining imperial capitals, Sahara sand dunes, Chefchaouen, and Atlantic coastal Essaouira.
- Hassan II Mosque tour in Casablanca & Rabat Hassan Tower
- Chefchaouen Blue City photowalk in the Rif Mountains
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