Mellah

Fes

Buildings in the jewish quarter in Fes, one of the three parts of Fes in Morocco

Detail of the jewish quarter in Fes, Morocco
Buildings in the jewish quarter in Fes, one of the three parts of Fes in Morocco

Detail of the jewish quarter in Fes, Morocco
One of the oldest in Morocco.  I was struck by the section (not shown here) where 500 children were buried in unmarked graves, most of them dating from the 1930s-40s.  I learned later that there were both malaria and cholera epidemics that crossed North Africa during that time, and wondered if that was a contributing factor.

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Jewish Cemetery in Fez, Morocco 
Méchouar Fèz Jdid 
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Mellah Hotel Deals

Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace

Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace

5 out of 5
8, Avenue Ahmed Chouki Fes
The price is SAR 529 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
SAR 529
SAR 615 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Fes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (647 reviews)
Great experience. Staff super accommodating. Everyone smiling and happy. Only negative thing, a lots of ants. Biten all over.

Reviewed on 26 January 2026

Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace
Barceló Fès Medina

Barceló Fès Medina

4 out of 5
53 Av. Hassan II Fes
The price is SAR 297 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
SAR 297
SAR 343 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fes. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (61 reviews)
Room was clean and nice all the staff was nice but house cleaner need more training

Reviewed on 25 January 2026

Barceló Fès Medina
Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

5 out of 5
5 Derb Ben Slimane Zerbtana Fes
The price is SAR 856 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
SAR 856
SAR 950 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury B&B in Fes. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (280 reviews)
Good location, beautiful Riad, excellent staff, and wonderful restaurant

Reviewed on 19 January 2026

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux
Vichy Thermalia Spa Hotel Moulay Yacoub

Vichy Thermalia Spa Hotel Moulay Yacoub

4 out of 5
Fès Principale PB 2426 Sebaa Rouadi
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sebaa Rouadi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools.
8.2/10 Very Good! (155 reviews)
Great experience overall. I just wished that the thermal pool is included in the Expedia price, but it’s not. We had to pay extra to use the thermal pool. Other than that, everything in the hotel is perfect.

Reviewed on 19 January 2026

Vichy Thermalia Spa Hotel Moulay Yacoub
Riad Mazar Fes

Riad Mazar Fes

4.5 out of 5
Rue 2 N°12 Arset Bennis Douh Medina Fes Fes Boulmane
Book a stay at this luxury guesthouse in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (593 reviews)
Impeccable hospitality and beautiful attention to architectural and design detail. Exceptionally well maintained refuge. At the edge of the medina rather than inside it, which makes it accessible by car/taxi (a very big plus).

Reviewed on 20 January 2026

Riad Mazar Fes
Rim Aquatique Hôtel & Nature

Rim Aquatique Hôtel & Nature

4.5 out of 5
N6, Croisement Ras el Maa et Ain Allah Sebaa Rouadi Fès-Meknès
The price is SAR 747 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
SAR 747
SAR 835 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Sebaa Rouadi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Aux Merveilles du Tapis and Fes Country ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Excellent high end property with welcoming staff (Hagar at the reception and Said in food and beverage gave great service) spacious rooms and great location between Fes and Meknes an aqua park in the summer time. Thank you for a memorable stay.

Reviewed on 31 December 2024

Rim Aquatique Hôtel & Nature
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Other neighborhoods around Mellah

The seven gates at night.

Fes El Jdid

You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Fes El Jdid. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Palace or Parc Jnane Sbile.

Fes El Jdid
The seven gates at night.

Méchouar

Méchouar might not have many top sights, but Royal Palace and Borj Fez Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Méchouar
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Bab Lghoul

When in Bab Lghoul, you can plan a visit to Borj Fez Mall and Royal Palace, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bab Lghoul
View inside of old medina in Fes, a traditional and old tannery with workers working making methods of leather in the city Fes, Morocco, in april of 2019.

Medina of Fez

While visiting Medina of Fez, you might make a stop by sights like Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate.

Medina of Fez
Empty street in the old medina of Fez, Morocco

Talaa

If you're spending some time in Talaa, Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate are top sights worth seeing.

Talaa
An iconic sight for sure, the tanneries of Fes was absolutely interesting to take in. As well as the smell, which wasn't as bad as I anticipated - and they gave us a bundle of mint to smell if it got too bad. :)

Here you can see all the different colors of leather dyed...and dried...and here you will find the biggest selections and best prices for leather products at the surrounding leather shops that have a veranda to see the men at work below.

Yes, yes I did acquire a bag while I was there - and it has Berber carpet on it too - double score! :)

El Ayoun

While El Ayoun isn't home to many top sights, Bou Inania Madrasa and Blue Gate are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Ayoun