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Luxury Fes Exploration and Middle Atlas Discovery

A seven-day luxury itinerary through the imperial city of Fes, incorporating medina sightseeing, artisan souk shopping, historical museum visits, and mountain hiking in the Middle Atlas.

  • 14Food stops
  • 14Markets & shops
  • 12Sights
  • 6Museums
  • 6Stays
  • 3Outdoors
  • couples
  • solo
  • friends
  • luxury
  • culture
  • shopping

Day by day

Day 1

Arrival and Core Medina Discovery8 Activities

Begin your exploration of Fes with a walk through the historical medina, artisan markets, and royal district.

  1. 08:0009:15
    Food

    Breakfast at Cafe Clock

    08:00 – 09:15

    Enjoy fresh local pastries and coffee at this established medina spot.

  2. 09:3011:00
    Sightseeing

    Explore the Medina of Fes

    09:30 – 11:00

    Walk through the historic alleys, key monuments, and traditional architectural sites of the medina.

    • entryFree
  3. 11:1512:30
    Shopping

    Souk Shopping in Fes el Bali

    11:15 – 12:30

    Browse handcrafted leather goods, spices, and ceramics inside Fes el Bali.

  4. 12:4514:00
    Food

    Lunch at The Ruined Garden

    12:45 – 14:00

    Dine on fine Moroccan dishes set within a restored garden courtyard.

  5. 14:1515:30
    Sightseeing

    Visit to the Dar Batha Museum

    14:15 – 15:30

    Examine Moroccan arts, woodcarvings, and traditional pottery inside a 19th-century palace.

    • entryFree
  6. 15:4517:00
    Sightseeing

    Experience Fes el-Jdid

    15:45 – 17:00

    Visit the 13th-century Royal Palace gates and walk through the historic Jewish quarter.

    • entryFree
  7. 17:1518:30
    Shopping

    Shopping in the Fes Souks

    17:15 – 18:30

    Explore specialised markets offering textiles, brassware, and traditional jewelry.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at La Maison Bleue

    19:30 – 21:00

    Savour classic Moroccan gastronomy accompanied by traditional live music.

Day 2

Middle Atlas Trails and Cultural Sites8 Activities

Head out to the Middle Atlas foothills for a morning hike before returning to city heritage visits.

  1. 08:0009:15
    Food

    Breakfast at Riad RCIF

    08:00 – 09:15

    Enjoy breakfast served on the rooftop terrace overlooking the medina skyline.

  2. 09:3012:15
    Outdoor

    Hiking in the Middle Atlas Mountains

    09:30 – 12:15

    Trek through cedar forests and scenic trails outside the city.

  3. 12:3014:00
    Food

    Lunch at Palais de Fès

    12:30 – 14:00

    Enjoy traditional tagines while overlooking the panoramic city view.

  4. 14:1515:30
    Sightseeing

    Explore the Medina of Fes

    14:15 – 15:30

    Revisit central thoroughfares and historic madrasas in the core of the city.

    • entryFree
  5. 15:4517:00
    Shopping

    Souk Shopping in Fes el Bali

    15:45 – 17:00

    Shop for high-end textiles and artisan metalwork in the ancient quarter.

  6. 17:1518:15
    Sightseeing

    Visit to the Dar Batha Museum

    17:15 – 18:15

    Tour the Andalusian gardens and palace exhibits.

    • entryFree
  7. 18:3019:15
    Shopping

    Shopping in the Fes Souks

    18:30 – 19:15

    Select spices, perfumed oils, and handmade leather items.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Eden at Palais Amani

    19:30 – 21:00

    Dine on market-fresh seasonal dishes in an outdoor citrus garden.

Day 3

Royal Quarters and Palatial Heritage8 Activities

Focus on the architectural highlights of Fes el-Jdid and local artisan workshops.

  1. 08:0009:15
    Food

    Breakfast at Cafe Clock

    08:00 – 09:15

    Sample Moroccan breakfast specialties and fresh squeezed orange juice.

  2. 09:3010:45
    Sightseeing

    Experience Fes el-Jdid

    09:30 – 10:45

    Explore the royal precinct, monumental gates, and historic neighborhood streets.

    • entryFree
  3. 11:0012:15
    Sightseeing

    Visit to the Dar Batha Museum

    11:00 – 12:15

    View historical artifacts and Moroccan craftsmanship collections.

    • entryFree
  4. 12:3014:00
    Food

    Lunch at Cinema Cafe

    12:30 – 14:00

    Relax with light Moroccan dishes near Bab Bou Jeloud.

  5. 14:1515:30
    Shopping

    Shopping in the Fes Souks

    14:15 – 15:30

    Discover woven rugs and hand-carved wooden souvenirs in the central markets.

  6. 15:4517:00
    Sightseeing

    Explore the Medina of Fes

    15:45 – 17:00

    Navigate quiet residential quarters and historic fountains.

    • entryFree
  7. 17:1518:30
    Shopping

    Souk Shopping in Fes el Bali

    17:15 – 18:30

    Browse custom leatherware and artisanal ceramics in Fes el Bali.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Nur Restaurant

    19:30 – 21:00

    Experience fine contemporary Moroccan tasting menus in an intimate setting.

Day 4

Highland Excursion and Souk Walks8 Activities

Combine mountain scenery in the Middle Atlas with afternoon souk explorations.

  1. 08:0009:15
    Food

    Breakfast at Palais Amani

    08:00 – 09:15

    Enjoy organic dishes served in a quiet courtyard.

  2. 09:3012:15
    Outdoor

    Hiking in the Middle Atlas Mountains

    09:30 – 12:15

    Hike through mountain scenery and highland forest paths.

  3. 12:3014:00
    Food

    Lunch at Le Jardin des Biehn

    12:30 – 14:00

    Dine on Mediterranean and Moroccan cuisine surrounded by lush gardens.

  4. 14:1515:30
    Sightseeing

    Experience Fes el-Jdid

    14:15 – 15:30

    Stroll around the historical district and admire the royal architectural details.

    • entryFree
  5. 15:4517:00
    Shopping

    Souk Shopping in Fes el Bali

    15:45 – 17:00

    Shop for luxury handcrafted goods inside Fes el Bali.

  6. 17:1518:15
    Sightseeing

    Explore the Medina of Fes

    17:15 – 18:15

    Walk through key historical quarters within the main medina gates.

    • entryFree
  7. 18:3019:15
    Shopping

    Shopping in the Fes Souks

    18:30 – 19:15

    Final chance of the day to pick up brassware, lanterns, and copper items.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Restaurant L'Ambre at Riad Fes

    19:30 – 21:00

    Enjoy refined Moroccan dining in a luxury palace ambiance.

Day 5

Artisanal Craftsmanship and Museum Heritage8 Activities

Spend the day delving into local museum collections and specialty craft markets.

  1. 08:0009:15
    Food

    Breakfast at Cafe Clock

    08:00 – 09:15

    Start the morning with fresh coffee and traditional bread spreads.

  2. 09:3011:00
    Sightseeing

    Visit to the Dar Batha Museum

    09:30 – 11:00

    Explore historical craft exhibits, pottery, and historic ironwork.

    • entryFree
  3. 11:1512:30
    Shopping

    Shopping in the Fes Souks

    11:15 – 12:30

    Visit boutique stalls specializing in silk embroidery and woven goods.

  4. 12:3014:00
    Food

    Lunch at Nagham Cafe

    12:30 – 14:00

    Enjoy lunch overlooking Bab Bou Jeloud medina entrance.

  5. 14:1515:30
    Sightseeing

    Explore the Medina of Fes

    14:15 – 15:30

    Stroll through traditional lanes and historic food markets.

    • entryFree
  6. 15:4517:00
    Sightseeing

    Experience Fes el-Jdid

    15:45 – 17:00

    Walk along the perimeter of the Royal Palace grounds and surrounding gardens.

    • entryFree
  7. 17:1518:30
    Shopping

    Souk Shopping in Fes el Bali

    17:15 – 18:30

    Purchase artisan slippers, leather jackets, and custom ceramics.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Dar Roumana

    19:30 – 21:00

    Dine on Mediterranean-influenced Moroccan cuisine in a restored riad.

Day 6

Mountain Views and Medina Arcades8 Activities

Enjoy another scenic outdoors venture in the Middle Atlas followed by medina shopping.

  1. 08:0009:15
    Food

    Breakfast at Hotel Sahrai

    08:00 – 09:15

    Enjoy breakfast with modern dining features and city hill views.

  2. 09:3012:15
    Outdoor

    Hiking in the Middle Atlas Mountains

    09:30 – 12:15

    Trek scenic mountain paths in the Middle Atlas region.

  3. 12:3014:00
    Food

    Lunch at The Ruined Garden

    12:30 – 14:00

    Savour authentic stewed tagines and botanical drinks.

  4. 14:1515:30
    Shopping

    Souk Shopping in Fes el Bali

    14:15 – 15:30

    Search for high-quality crafts and carpets in Fes el Bali markets.

  5. 15:4517:00
    Sightseeing

    Visit to the Dar Batha Museum

    15:45 – 17:00

    Revisit museum exhibits focused on woodcarving and traditional tiles.

    • entryFree
  6. 17:1518:15
    Sightseeing

    Experience Fes el-Jdid

    17:15 – 18:15

    Take an afternoon walk through the historical Jewish Mellah.

    • entryFree
  7. 18:3019:15
    Shopping

    Shopping in the Fes Souks

    18:30 – 19:15

    Pick up spices, tea sets, and copper pots.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Relais de Paris Fes

    19:30 – 21:00

    Enjoy upscale French and international dining in modern Fes.

Day 7

Grand Highlights and Farewell Shopping8 Activities

Conclude the trip with comprehensive visits to historical sights and luxury souk shopping.

  1. 08:0009:15
    Food

    Breakfast at Cafe Clock

    08:00 – 09:15

    Final morning breakfast with local bread, honey, and mint tea.

  2. 09:3011:00
    Sightseeing

    Explore the Medina of Fes

    09:30 – 11:00

    Walk through remaining historic streets and landmark gates.

    • entryFree
  3. 11:1512:30
    Sightseeing

    Experience Fes el-Jdid

    11:15 – 12:30

    Visit the golden gates of the Royal Palace for photos and historical context.

    • entryFree
  4. 12:3014:00
    Food

    Lunch at Palais de Fès

    12:30 – 14:00

    Enjoy pastilla and regional dishes with medina views.

  5. 14:1515:30
    Shopping

    Shopping in the Fes Souks

    14:15 – 15:30

    Final chance to buy artisan leather products and pottery directly from craftsmen.

  6. 15:4517:00
    Sightseeing

    Visit to the Dar Batha Museum

    15:45 – 17:00

    View historical museum collections one last time.

    • entryFree
  7. 17:1518:30
    Shopping

    Souk Shopping in Fes el Bali

    17:15 – 18:30

    Final souvenir collection across the craft markets of Fes el Bali.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at La Maison Bleue

    19:30 – 21:00

    Celebrate the final evening with upscale Moroccan dining in a historic palace.

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