Fes – Morocco's Intellectual Heart

Fes is Morocco's oldest imperial city and regarded as the country's intellectual and spiritual heart. The city’s UNESCO-protected medina, Fes el-Bali, is one of the world’s best-preserved medieval cities and is best explored on foot during a guided medina tour through narrow alleys, hidden courtyards, and historic madrasas. Here you’ll find the Al Quaraouiyine University, founded in 859 and recognized as the world’s oldest functioning university. The iconic tanneries offer a colorful yet raw insight into centuries-old leather traditions, where hides are still dyed using natural pigments. For food enthusiasts, a cooking class in a traditional riad is an unforgettable experience, where you'll learn to prepare classic dishes like tagine and pastilla with local spices. Fes is intense, authentic, and deeply fascinating – a city that rewards curious travelers.