INTO THE MEDINA
EVENING
Flights from the UK arrive in FEZ late at night, so your first taste of life in FEZ EL BALI, the city’s incredible walled Medina, will be all the more enthralling. Its laneways are too narrow for cars to enter, so you’ll be dropped off by one of the gates to the Medina and escorted to your riad from there. As an absorbing start to a city break, it takes some beating: within a few hours of leaving home, you’ll be following a man in a long, hooded jellaba as he wheels a cart containing your luggage through a network of tight-knit alleys, the smell of sun-baked streets and spices wafting through the dark.
TOP TIP Even with a map, you’re going to get a little bit lost at some point in Fez’s labyrinthine Medina – which is all part of the experience. If you wanted more help finding your way around at first, your riad or hotel will be able to organize a guide for you (around 300dh for a half-day tour).
THE LIJOMA LOWDOWN
FEZ INSIGHTS
Delve deeper with our tips on what to read before you go, foods and drinks your kids must try, and some key cultural advice
OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY IN FEZ
From traditional dars to opulent riads – our pick of the most memorable places for families to stay in Fez
NEED TO KNOW
WHEN TO VISIT FEZ
A handy overview of Fez’s weather and climate throughout the year, with recommendations for the best time to visit
FEZ ESSENTIALS
Pre-trip practicalities, including getting there, visas and passports, health and safety and how to get around