Riad Fès

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The Attarine Medersa

Art and history lovers will not want to miss a visit to the Attarine Medersa, located in the heart of Fès. Founded in 1325, this remarkable Koranic college was named after the perfume and spice souk, still adjacent. With its colorful ceramic tiles, finely chiseled stucco, white marble columns and decorated arches, it exudes beauty and serenity. The prayer room, with its carved cedar ceilings and richly decorated mihrab, is a true gem.

The medina of Fès

The medina of Fès embodies the essence of Moroccan craftsmanship. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it displays colorful ceramics, openwork metal lamps, embroidered caftans and hand-woven rugs in the labyrinth of its lively alleys and souks. Among the historical monuments, the University of Al Quaraouiyine and the Bou Inania Medersa illustrate its rich cultural heritage. Enjoy an authentic and unforgettable immersion in Moroccan architecture and culture.

The tanneries of Fès

The city's tanneries are renowned for their open-air stone vats, where artisans prepare hides to be transformed into leather goods. The process begins by soaking the hides in lime basins to clean and soften them, and then dying them in vats of natural pigment, before drying in the sun. Visit these unique places to discover this ancestral savoir-faire, just one of the many facets of Morocco's rich artisanal heritage.

Arabic calligraphy

Since the birth of Islam, Arabic calligraphy styles are a fundamental, and often symbolic, expression within religious art. Under the Abbasids, calligraphy reflected the natural world in literature and poetry. There are two main categories: Kufic angular scripts, and cursive rounded scripts. Guided by a master calligrapher, discover the subtle art of Qallam, and experience a meditative moment of concentration and serenity.