Fes Tourist Map
Explore the city with our Fes tourist map, listings for the sights, hotels and other attractions
Free Fes Tourist Map in PDF
What's on the Fes Map
The map covers the three parts of Fes: Fes el-Bali - the ancient medina with Bab Boujloud, the Chouara tanneries, Al Quaraouiyine and the souk arteries - Fes el-Jdid with the Royal Palace and the Mellah, and the French-built Ville Nouvelle.
Fes el-Bali is the world's largest car-free urban area, a maze of some 9,000 alleys built on a slope. Remember one rule: downhill leads toward the heart of the medina, uphill leads back out toward the gates.
Tips for Using the Map
Keep the PDF offline - GPS is unreliable under the covered streets. Follow the two main arteries, Talaa Kebira and Talaa Sghira, from Bab Boujloud, and use the numbered wayfinding signs at the main junctions to find your way back.
Plan your visit: our Fes city guide, where to stay and day trips from Fes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fes map free to download?
Yes. The Fes map is a free PDF - download it to your phone for offline use or print it before your trip. No sign-up is needed.
Can you visit the Fes medina without a guide?
Yes, with patience and an offline map: stick to the two main arteries (Talaa Kebira and Talaa Sghira) and accept getting briefly lost as part of the experience. A licensed guide is worth it on a first morning to unlock the history and the workshops.
Does GPS work inside Fes el-Bali?
Poorly. Many lanes are covered or too narrow for a clean signal, and most have no street name. Navigate with the PDF map, the slope (downhill = deeper in), and the wayfinding signs toward Bab Boujloud or the tanneries.
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