Monuments to visit Fès

The carpenter and cabinetmaker sector (nejjarine in Arabic) is certainly one of the most beautiful urban and architectural complexes in Fez. With its 17th century fountain decorated with zelliges, Nejjarine Square offers a pleasant stop after a long stroll. At the bottom of the square, the Nejjarine foundouk, which was in use until the beginning of the 20th century, is worth a visit. The carpenters' souk is an opportunity to appreciate the work of craftsmen carving wood. Going along the museum on the left, you reach the Sidi Moussa tannery, which is smaller than the one in Chouara.

Dominating the medina, this ancient fortress of the th century dates from the sultan saadien Ahmed el-Mansour. In the south of the city, shortly before the Bab Ftouh cemetery, it had a defensive role, since Fes, located between the chain of Rif and the Middle Atlas, was prey to Berber tribes scattered from the mountains. Surrounded by olive trees, Borj offers a breathtaking view of the old medina. From far away, the minarets of the mosques, many hundreds of them throughout the city, are extirpent from the unity of the colors of the medina, the whole of which surrounded by walls.

Located in the centre of Talaa Seghira, this 19th century palace was for a time the former residence of Marshal Lyautey. It was also here that the French Protectorate Treaty was signed in 1912. A private residence richly restored, the palace has housed, since independence, a well-made tourist restaurant in a typical and preserved setting. The unique menu, consisting of several starters, a main course and a dessert, is very generous and tasty. Beautiful panoramic terrace, with breathtaking views of the medina.