3 Days in Fes: The Perfect Itinerary

3‑day balanced itinerary in Fès, Morocco covering historic medina sights, local meals, and comfortable accommodation.

Day 1 — Arrival and Medina Exploration

08:30 — Flight arrival at Fès‑Saïs Airport (Fès‑Saïs Airport)
09:45 — Taxi to hotel (Fès‑Saïs Airport → Riad Fes)
10:30 — Check‑in (Riad Fes)
11:15 — Al‑Alami Palace (Dar al‑Alami) (Bou Inania Medersa, Fès)
12:15 — Lunch at Café Clock (Café Clock, Rue Talaa Kebira, Fès)
13:30 — Medersa Bou Inania (Bou Inania Medersa, Fès)
14:45 — Dar el‑Makhzen (Royal Palace) exterior view (Place Seffarine, Fès)
15:45 — Rest – tea at Café Batha (Café Batha, Rue Talaa Kebira, Fès)
17:00 — Guided walk in the Medina (tannery area) (Chouara Tannery, Fès)
19:00 — Dinner at The Ruined Garden (The Ruined Garden, Rue Talaa Kebira, Fès)
21:00 — Return to hotel (Riad Fes)

08:00 — Breakfast at hotel (Riad Fes)
09:15 — Medersa el‑Attarine (Medersa el‑Attarine, Fès)
10:30 — Al‑Quaraouiyine Mosque (exterior) (Al‑Quaraouiyine Mosque, Fès)
11:45 — Lunch at Dar Roumana (Dar Roumana, Rue Sidi Said, Fès)
13:15 — Day trip to Volubilis (Roman ruins) (Volubilis, near Meknes)
15:15 — Visit Moulay Idriss Zerhoun (Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, Morocco)
16:45 — Return to Fès (Volubilis → Fès)
19:00 — Dinner at Restaurant Riad Laarous (Riad Laarous, Rue Talaa Kebira, Fès)
21:00 — Evening stroll at Jnan Sbil Gardens (Jnan Sbil Gardens, Fès)

07:30 — Breakfast at hotel (Riad Fes)
08:45 — Souk el‑Attarine (spice market) (Souk el‑Attarine, Fès)
10:00 — Traditional hammam at Hammam Mernissi (Hammam Mernissi, Rue Lalla Hassa, Fès)
11:30 — Lunch at a well-rated local restaurant (Fes)
12:45 — Check‑out (Riad Fes)
13:30 — Taxi to airport (Riad Fes → Fès‑Saïs Airport)
14:30 — Flight departure (Fès‑Saïs Airport)

This itinerary covers Fes in 3 days — see the full day-by-day plan above.