"Fès El Bali" Top 5 Page for this destination Wilaya de Fes by JLBG

Wilaya de Fes Travel Guide: 204 reviews and 386 photos

Fès is three cities in one.
The new Fès, a modern city wirthout any interest for the tourist.
The half new city, Fès-El-Jédid, built in the XIIth century by the Mérinides.
Fès-El-Bali, the old Fès, that was built in two parts. The first was in 789 under Idriss the 1st and the second was in 809 under his 18 years old son.
The medina of Fès-El-Bali is the oldest of the whole Moslem world and the most well preserved of the medinas in Morocco.

Last visit to Wilaya de Fes: Dec 2002
Intro Updated Nov 28, 2004
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Reviews (7)

The tanner's bath in Fes - Wilaya de Fes

The tanner's bath Things to Do (6)

Some of the baths are used to color the leather. There is none showing here : nobody was working as it was two days... more travel advice

The tanner's souk in Fes - Wilaya de Fes

The tanner's souk Things to Do (6)

Mutton skins are bathing in various baths in order to remove any remaining flesh and the wool. Though it was winter, the... more travel advice

The souk Things to Do (6)

The part of the Medina that is dedicated to trade is called the Souk (market). It is often covered with reed sticks to... more travel advice

Main alley in the medina of Fes - Wilaya de Fes

Main alley in the medina Things to Do (6)

This is a view of one of the main alleys in the medina. In the medina, alleys are narrow and will not allow any cars to... more travel advice

Tourist Traps (1)
Very special traffic lights!

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Comments (13)

lynnehamman Jun 5, 2009 at 8:00 AM Report Abuse

Good page, tips and photos of Fez.I would love the souks- but I would HATE the tanneries. I am a vegetarian- so all that I find quite repulsive.The architecture of Fez looks lovely.Thanks Jean-Louis
Mikebb Jan 15, 2009 at 9:11 PM Report Abuse

I like your traffic light warning, I experienced something similar whilst travelling Malaysia in 2000. We were in Fez September'08, the tour of the Medina was fantastic.
tiabunna Jul 16, 2008 at 6:10 AM Report Abuse

That 'speeding ticket' story is a good one - it sure beats anonymous hidden cameras! Interesting photos of the old town. Just as well VT has only videos and not smell, when it came to the tannery! :)
LoriPori May 14, 2007 at 9:43 AM Report Abuse

I had to laugh. Your traffic ticket story reminds of the time we got a ticket near Sun City South Africa. I swear his radar gun was nothing more than a hair dryer he waved at us. Like you - no written ticket & our money went into his pocket. C'est la vie!
sim1 Apr 30, 2006 at 12:47 AM Report Abuse

Interesting photos of the tanner's souk. I am not sure if I could stand the smell there, eeks!
Paul2001 Apr 1, 2005 at 2:41 PM Report Abuse

Nce shots of the Tannery. Fez was my favourite city in Morocco.
Stephen-KarenConn Dec 23, 2004 at 8:37 PM Report Abuse

More interesting stuff about a destination high on our "to do" list.
Guantanamera Dec 4, 2004 at 4:27 PM Report Abuse

Nice medina pics!
dr.firas Aug 10, 2004 at 11:46 PM Report Abuse

Jean Louis cette page est superbe :-) Now I know a real expert in Morocco :-))
o00o Jun 24, 2004 at 2:45 PM Report Abuse

Stuning photos again. Thanks.