Fez One-Day Itinerary (No Backtracking)

Fez’s medina is a labyrinth of over 9,000 narrow alleys, where donkeys remain vital transport. Amidst the chaos, you’ll find historic madrasas, towering minarets, and the infamous tanneries. 📍 Route (Customize based on time/interest): 1️⃣ 9:30 AM – The Royal Palace (Dar el-Makhzen) ✨ Golden bronze gates & intricate mosaics. (20-min walk to Blue Gate; skip if short on time—no entry allowed.) 2️⃣ 10:00 AM – Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate) ✨ Iconic blue-tiled entrance to the medina. 3️⃣ 10:30 AM – Medina (Old City) ✨ Get lost in the maze of alleys filled with shops (bargain hard!) and donkey traffic. 4️⃣ 11:00 AM – Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts ✨ Stunning wooden artifacts & a photogenic fountain. 🎫 20 MAD. 5️⃣ 12:30 PM – Al-Attarine Madrasa ✨ Exquisite carvings and zellige tilework. 🎫 20 MAD. 6️⃣ 1:30 PM – Bou Inania Madrasa ✨ A still-functioning mosque with a rare minaret. 7️⃣ 3:00 PM – Chouara Tannery ✨ World’s largest traditional tannery (expect strong smells!). Enter via leather shops. 8️⃣ 4:30 PM – University of Al Quaraouiyine ✨ Oldest existing university (non-Muslims can’t enter; exterior only). 9️⃣ 5:30 PM – Marinid Tombs (Sunset Spot!) ✨ Climb for panoramic views over Fez. Descend before dark. 🔟 8:00 PM – Restaurant Dar Bounoua ✨ Generous portions, friendly owner. 🚌 Transport Tips: To Fez: Arrived via Sahara desert tour. Fez → Chefchaouen: CTM bus (book at CTM.MA). No trains. 🏠 Stay: Near Bab Boujloud for easy access. ⚠️ Heads Up: Locals may overcharge—always negotiate. Avoid unsolicited guides; agree on fees upfront. #WeekendVibes #TravelGram #Morocco #Fez #SoloTravel #AdventureAwaits #Wanderlust