Morocco｜Fez Half-Day Speedrun Route

Spent a week in Morocco for Independence Day—Fez’s iconic tanneries were a must-see! Here’s how to cover the highlights in half a day without getting scammed. 📍 Half-Day Itinerary (No Backtracking) Fez’s Medina (old town) is compact but chaotic. With this route, you’ll hit all key spots efficiently. 🌙 Night Before (Optional) Marinid Tombs 👑 Currently under renovation, but the hilltop sunset view over Fez is worth it. Dinner @ Michwate Zaouja Tanya 🍖 Try the tagine and grilled meats! ☀️ Morning Speedrun (4-5 Hours) 1️⃣ Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate) 🏛️ The medina’s iconic blue-tiled entrance. 2️⃣ Bou Inania Madrasa 🕌 (20 MAD) Stunning 14th-century Islamic school—pick just one madrasa to save time. 3️⃣ Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts 🪑 (20 MAD) Climb to the rooftop for a quiet city view. 4️⃣ Tanneries de Fes 🎨 (Free, via leather shops) Entered through a leather shop (no pushy sales!)—their balcony offers the best vantage. 5️⃣ Al-Attarine Madrasa 🌟 (20 MAD) Smaller but intricately decorated. 6️⃣ University of Al-Qarawiyyin 📚 World’s oldest university (closed to non-Muslims). Locals may offer "rooftop access" (tip 5-10 MAD). 7️⃣ Chouara Tannery 🐪 Larger than Fes Tanneries. Shop N10’s balcony is hassle-free. 8️⃣ Lunch @ "Rujia" Chinese Restaurant 🥢 Mediocre but satisfies cravings. Walk back through the market to the Blue Gate. ⚠️ Scam Avoidance Tips "Guides": Most just lead you to shops. Politely decline or agree on a price upfront. Tannery access: Some shops demand payment—pick ones with no pressure (like N10). Rooftop fees: Negotiate (5-10 MAD max). 🏨 Stay: Riad Al Makan €60/night, huge rooms, 5-min walk to Medina. Park nearby. Fez is chaotic but magical—finally seeing those colorful tanneries made it all worth it! More Morocco guides coming soon. #Morocco #Fez #TravelGuide #Medina #Tanneries #SoloTravel #ScamAlert #Wanderlust #FezOldTown #HiddenGems