# Fes weekend · Medina trade streets and city history

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/africa/single-base/fes-weekend-z0497/>)

Build a short break around one main visit

- Region: Africa
- Trip format: Single base
- Nights: 2
- Interests: History, Food & Drink

## Route and nights

- Fes · 2 night(s)

Tradeoff: An early arrival buys time. Keep the arrival-day stop optional if your connection lands late.

Compare: Walking and local transit to compare

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Fes

- 15:00 to 15:45 · Check in or drop off your bags · Riad Fes - Relais & Châteaux
- 16:05 to 17:30 · Get oriented around your hotel and find a workable route to the Medina · Fes el Bali area. Keep this outing optional if you arrive late.
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Fes el Bali
Overnight: [Riad Fes - Relais & Châteaux](<https://www.hotels.com/ho295197/riad-fes-relais-chateaux-fes-morocco/>) · Fes

### Day 2 · Fes

- 08:10 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Fes el Bali
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Explore the public Medina trade streets from Bab Bou Jeloud · Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes. Keep a clear exit route and confirm access before entering historic buildings. [Official information](<https://www.visitmorocco.com/en/travel/fez>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Lunch near the Medina gate · Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Walk toward the historic public squares and return by a simpler route · Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes
- 18:45 to 20:10 · Dinner near your hotel · Fes el Bali
Overnight: [Riad Fes - Relais & Châteaux](<https://www.hotels.com/ho295197/riad-fes-relais-chateaux-fes-morocco/>) · Fes

### Day 3 · Fes

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Fes el Bali
- 09:15 to 09:45 · Check out and collect your bags · Riad Fes - Relais & Châteaux
- 10:00 to 10:45 · Optional final stop near your hotel · Fes el Bali. Skip the extra stop if you need the time for departure.