Meet Your Official Guide & Enter the Ancient Medina. Your Fes shopping tour begins with a hotel or riad pickup, where you’ll meet your expert official guide.
From there, you’ll step into the historic Fes el Bali, one of the world’s oldest and largest medieval medinas—a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with thousands of shops, workshops, and hidden treasures.
Explore the Famous Souks of Fes. Your guide will take you through the most famous souks in Fes, each specializing in unique Moroccan goods: Souk el Henna – The perfect place to find traditional beauty products like Argan oil, black soap, and natural perfumes.
Souk Attarine – A paradise for spice lovers, filled with the scents of saffron, cumin, and Moroccan herbs. Souk Nejjarine – Famous for handcrafted wooden goods and beautifully carved furniture. Souk Seffarine – A lively metalworkers’ souk where artisans create copper, brass, and silver items right before your eyes.
Visit the Famous Tanneries for Authentic Leather Goods. No Fes shopping tour is complete without a visit to the Chouara Tannery, the largest and oldest tannery in Morocco.
Here, you’ll witness the traditional leather-making process and have the opportunity to shop for handmade leather bags, belts, jackets, and slippers—all directly from the artisans. Discover Exquisite Moroccan Carpets and Textiles. Next, explore Fes’ renowned carpet shops, where you’ll find stunning handwoven rugs made by Berber tribes and local artisans.
Your guide will help you understand the different styles, materials, and weaving techniques so you can select the perfect piece to take home. Visit Pottery and Mosaic Workshops: Fes is famous for its zellige tilework and blue-and-white ceramics.
During your shopping tour, you’ll visit artisan workshops where skilled craftsmen create the intricate designs seen in Moroccan palaces and mosques. Whether you’re looking for a decorative vase, mosaic table, or custom-made tiles, this stop will be a highlight of your shopping experience.
Browse Handmade Jewelry & Traditional Moroccan Clothing: Your Fes shopping tour continues with visits to jewelry stores offering Berber silver, gold, and gemstone pieces. If you’re interested in traditional Moroccan clothing, you can shop for hand-embroidered kaftans, djellabas, and stylish scarves—perfect souvenirs or gifts.
Return to Your Hotel with Your Treasures: After an exciting Fes shopping tour, your guide will escort you back to your hotel or riad, ensuring your shopping bags are safely packed with Moroccan treasures to cherish forever.
Fes is one of the best places in Morocco to discover traditional crafts, but there is much more to shopping in Morocco than the souks of the old medina. If you are planning to shop during your trip, our Ultimate Shopping Guide for Morocco offers practical information about what to buy, where to shop and how to make the most of your Moroccan shopping experience.
