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Art and history lovers will not want to miss a visit to the Attarine Medersa, located in the heart of Fès. Founded in 1325, this remarkable Koranic college was named after the perfume and spice souk, still adjacent. With its colorful ceramic tiles, finely chiseled stucco, white marble columns and decorated arches, it exudes beauty and serenity. The prayer room, with its carved cedar ceilings and richly decorated mihrab, is a true gem.
The medina of Fès embodies the essence of Moroccan craftsmanship. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it displays colorful ceramics, openwork metal lamps, embroidered caftans and hand-woven rugs in the labyrinth of its lively alleys and souks. Among the historical monuments, the University of Al Quaraouiyine and the Bou Inania Medersa illustrate its rich cultural heritage. Enjoy an authentic and unforgettable immersion in Moroccan architecture and culture.
The city’s tanneries are renowned for their open-air stone vats, where artisans prepare hides to be transformed into leather goods. The process begins by soaking the hides in lime basins to clean and soften them, and then dying them in vats of natural pigment, before drying in the sun. Visit these unique places to discover this ancestral savoir-faire, just one of the many facets of Morocco's rich artisanal heritage.
Since the birth of Islam, Arabic calligraphy styles are a fundamental, and often symbolic, expression within religious art. Under the Abbasids, calligraphy reflected the natural world in literature and poetry. There are two main categories: Kufic angular scripts, and cursive rounded scripts. Guided by a master calligrapher, discover the subtle art of Qallam, and experience a meditative moment of concentration and serenity.
The centuries-old tradition of the hammam is a window into the soul of Morocco. Deeply rooted in the country's culture, this purifying ritual revitalizes the body, for total relaxation of body and mind. Starting with a steam bath, the body is coated with black beldi soap, scrubbed with a kessa glove, and finally covered with rassoul, a detoxifying and nourishing clay. Experience a moment of complete well-being, in an authentic setting of exquisite refinement.
Enter a world of extraordinary opulence. Beneath a 15-foot-/4.5-meter-high carved, cedar wood ceiling, and with the finest materials used across every aspect, a private roof terrace, and windows overlooking the main fountain of the Riad, the Suite Royale leaves nothing to chance. Its 2,000 square feet/180 square meters, which can accommodate up to 6 people, offers travelers a royal getaway that befits the name.
"Cooking in Fez is most of all an awakening of the senses. We will take you to the souk. Breathe in the aroma of spices, touch and select the fresh produce, haggle with the stallholders… Then we will get back, relaxed, to the Riad Fès kitchen to share my passion, to practice the time-honoured techniques while having fun in good company. Unforgettable moments for the palate and the spirit".
"Enjoy an unforgettable moment on our rooftop with a wonderful panoramic view of the Fez medina and the Atlas Mountains. A magical scene at sunrise with the muezzin's call to prayer. From this terrace, Fez recounts its history, its atmosphere, its character. An experience to delight in".
"Here at the Riad Fès, the spa is ready to help you relax. This lovely setting was designed to provide serenity and rest for body and spirit alike, with a selection of treatments and bespoke beauty traditions, hallmarks of authenticity and ritual. We use natural products to take you on a true sensory journey".
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the medina of Fez is regarded as one of the largest, best-preserved historic towns in the Arab-Muslim world. Founded in the 9th century, it hosts the world's oldest university. Fez medina is the site of a number of monuments, religious, civil and military, which reflect a culture shaped by many influences. Fez is living proof of a flourishing city that has had a significant effect on the development of architecture, the monumental arts and urban planning.
Let me invite you to discover this medieval city, with its own distinctive history. See the children in the medina, watch a master artisan working outside his doorway, hear the sounds of "Balak! Balak!", it's a real experience.
