Bou Inania Madrasa: An obligatory stop on your walk through the Medina of Fez. This Koranic school in the style of those seen in other Moroccan cities is a marvellous vestige of Marinid architecture from around the 14th century. It’s the only building of its kind in Fez with a minaret.
Bab Boujloud: The monumental gateway to the Medina, also known as the Blue Gate, is a beauty in itself. It was built by the French colonial administration in 1913 to serve as the gateway to the old city. Watching the world go by from the terrace of one of the nearby bars is a real pleasure.
Al Attarine Madrasa: Considered by many to be the most beautiful madrasa in the city and one of the most beautiful in Morocco due to its excellent preservation and exquisite architecture. It was built on the orders of Sultan Abu Said around 1325. However, it wasn't until the beginning of the last century that it was finally vacated.
Nejjarine Fondouk: Located in the heart of the Medina, this is a traditional inn (funduq), originally designed to accommodate merchants, traders and any visitors to the city. Today it houses the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts. Its construction was commissioned in the 17th century by Sultan Ismail Ibn Sharif.
Dar Batha: The Dar Batha Museum houses a very large collection of art and objects typical of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship, including a collection of ceramics dating from the 14th century. A stroll through the old Spanish-Arabic palace in which the museum is housed will lead you to its wonderful Andalusian-style garden, an ideal place to get away from it all.
Palais Royal Dar El Makhzen: The royal palace of the King of Morocco in the city of Fez. Although part of the present building dates from the Alawite period, i.e. between the 17th and 20th centuries, its origins go back to the foundation of what is known as the new Fez around the 13th century, during the rule of the Marinid dynasty.
Marinid Tombs: Located north of the old city and considered one of the great historical attractions of the area, it's thought that these funerary ruins date back to the 14th century. Two mausoleums, in which members of the Marinid dynasty were presumably buried, are still recognisable today. Because of its elevated position, the site is also a splendid viewpoint over the city.
North Tower: Open to the public today as a museum of arms, this military fortress was erected at the end of the 16th century by the Sa'did dynasty in the style of the Portuguese forts of the time.
Bab Guissa: The gateway to Fez el Bali, the ancient walled city of Fez, in the north-western part. The gate contains the mosque of the same name and an adjacent madrasa. A cemetery dominated by Marinid tombs can be found on the other side of the gate.
