El Ayoun Travel Guide

Fes

An iconic sight for sure, the tanneries of Fes was absolutely interesting to take in. As well as the smell, which wasn't as bad as I anticipated - and they gave us a bundle of mint to smell if it got too bad. :)

Here you can see all the different colors of leather dyed...and dried...and here you will find the biggest selections and best prices for leather products at the surrounding leather shops that have a veranda to see the men at work below.

Yes, yes I did acquire a bag while I was there - and it has Berber carpet on it too - double score! :)
An iconic sight for sure, the tanneries of Fes was absolutely interesting to take in. As well as the smell, which wasn't as bad as I anticipated - and they gave us a bundle of mint to smell if it got too bad. :)

Here you can see all the different colors of leather dyed...and dried...and here you will find the biggest selections and best prices for leather products at the surrounding leather shops that have a veranda to see the men at work below.

Yes, yes I did acquire a bag while I was there - and it has Berber carpet on it too - double score! :)
Tucked away on one of the many side streets of Fes, with an unassuming door and front is the amazing Riad Salam Fes.

A luxury riad nestled in the old medina of Fes, which is a UNESCO world heritage site, is walking distance to so much of the old medina to discover - shopping, foods, markets, restaurants.

This is where we ate breakfast in the morning. I know...hard to handle ;)

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Top hotels in El Ayoun

Riad Mazar Fes

Riad Mazar Fes

4.5 out of 5
Rue 2 N°12 Arset Bennis Douh Medina Fes Fes Boulmane
Stay at this luxury guesthouse in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (594 reviews)
素晴らしい美術品のコレクションがあり、とても美しいリアドでした。

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Riad Mazar Fes
Riad Alassala Fes

Riad Alassala Fes

3.5 out of 5
11 Derb El-Hamia Douh Fes
The price is ฿3,547 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
฿3,547
฿4,126 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Glaoui ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
It was loud up until midnight one night, when my flight was at 6am, but the staff and accomodations are high above standard. Great rooftop view as well if you just ask them to open the door for you.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Riad Alassala Fes
Ryad Alya

Ryad Alya

4 out of 5
8 Bis Derb El Guebbas Fes
The price is ฿2,017 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
฿2,017
฿2,440 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa riad in Fes. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Dar Batha Museum and Glaoui Palace are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
Staff welcoming was the best part of that , clean room and service was good too ❤️🫶♥️

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Ryad Alya
Riad Braya

Riad Braya

5 out of 5
7 Derb El Hamia Douh Batha Fès
The price is ฿2,534 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
฿2,534
฿3,103 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this riad in Fes. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Glaoui Palace and Dar Batha Museum are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
The staff were amazing, welcoming and kind. Breakfast was very good. Fresh fruit salad, pastries, yoghurt, different types of bread freshly squeezed orange juice and coffee. Room nice and a good location. Great shower and very very clean. But the best thing was the kindness of the staff

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Riad Braya
Riad El Yacout

Riad El Yacout

4 out of 5
9 Derb Guebbas Batha Fes
The price is ฿3,770 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,770
฿4,351 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa riad in Fes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, very friendly people.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Riad El Yacout
Riad Layla

Riad Layla

4 out of 5
Rue 18, Medina Arsat Mabrouka Dough Fes
Stay at this spa riad in Fes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Glaoui Palace and Dar Batha Museum are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)
We stayed 3 nights at Riad Layla. The 1st 2 nights were in the Sara room. It was a very nice room and was comfortable. The hot water worked well in the bathroom and there was a refrigerator which was nice. The only down side is that the room was a bit dark. Breakfasts were amazing as was the service. ...

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Riad Layla
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Other neighbourhoods around El Ayoun

Empty street in the old medina of Fez, Morocco

Talaa

While visiting Talaa, you might make a stop by sights like Dar Batha Museum and Blue Gate.

Talaa
View inside of old medina in Fes, a traditional and old tannery with workers working making methods of leather in the city Fes, Morocco, in april of 2019.

Medina of Fez

If you're spending some time in Medina of Fez, Dar Batha Museum and Blue Gate are top sights worth seeing.

Medina of Fez
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Fes El Bali

4/5(46 area reviews)

Fes El Bali is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Dar Batha Museum and Chouara Tannery while you're in town.

Fes El Bali
This beautiful wooden fretwork separates the reading room from the book stacks, which we did not have access to.  You might notice that the design mirrors the fretwork on the outside of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.

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R'habet Zbib

When in R'habet Zbib, you can plan a visit to Chouara Tannery and Dar Batha Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

R'habet Zbib
The Medina of Fes El Bali is the biggest Medina in Morocco and it´s full of life!
Madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains are everywhere! But, be careful, this Medina is also the most labyrinthine, so my advice is to have a local and official guide with you, especially if you have no much time to visit the city  because you´ll probably get lost more than once! ;)
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Dar Tazi

While visiting Dar Tazi, you might make a stop by sights like Sidi Moussa Tannery and Talisman Art Gallery.

Dar Tazi
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Qasbah En Nouar

When in Qasbah En Nouar, you can plan a visit to Blue Gate and Place Bou Jeloud, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Qasbah En Nouar


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