Kairaouine Mosque
Non-Muslims may not enter this huge mosque, in the heart of Fes El-Bali but often the doors stand open and it is possible to take a discreet look inside. Established in 857, the Kairaouine Mosque is one of the oldest in the western Muslim world.
Rue Bou Touil
Tel: 055 641 016.
Medersa el Attarin
Founded in 1325, this medersa in the heart of the medina has wondrous decorative detail and is, after the Bou Inania, the most impressive of the medieval Muslim colleges. One of the best views of the Kairaouine Mosque is from the roof of the Medersa el Attarin if you can persuade the caretaker to give you access.
Opposite the Kairaouine Mosque
Tel: 055 623 460.
Hammams
The traditional hammam or bathhouse, is a place to socialise as well as be scrubbed and massaged after pounding the alleys of the medina. Information about hammams is available at www.fesmedina.com/features/hammam.htm. Through the Bab Bou Jeloud gate at the top of Talaa Seghira, Hammam Mernisi is considered a superior, foreigner-friendly one. There are different hours for men and women. The Hammam Bourous, rue ech Cherabliyin, is the oldest still in use in Fes (men only). Less adventurous travellers staying in smart hotels may prefer to use the on-site facilities.
Non-Muslims may not enter this huge mosque, in the heart of Fes El-Bali but often the doors stand open and it is possible to take a discreet look inside. Established in 857, the Kairaouine Mosque is one of the oldest in the western Muslim world.
Rue Bou Touil
Tel: 055 641 016.
Medersa el Attarin
Founded in 1325, this medersa in the heart of the medina has wondrous decorative detail and is, after the Bou Inania, the most impressive of the medieval Muslim colleges. One of the best views of the Kairaouine Mosque is from the roof of the Medersa el Attarin if you can persuade the caretaker to give you access.
Opposite the Kairaouine Mosque
Tel: 055 623 460.
Hammams
The traditional hammam or bathhouse, is a place to socialise as well as be scrubbed and massaged after pounding the alleys of the medina. Information about hammams is available at www.fesmedina.com/features/hammam.htm. Through the Bab Bou Jeloud gate at the top of Talaa Seghira, Hammam Mernisi is considered a superior, foreigner-friendly one. There are different hours for men and women. The Hammam Bourous, rue ech Cherabliyin, is the oldest still in use in Fes (men only). Less adventurous travellers staying in smart hotels may prefer to use the on-site facilities.