Fez / 10 photo spots
10 Instagram spots around Fez
Gates, gardens and historic neighbourhoods make Fez a rewarding city for architectural details and wider views. These ten locations offer a starting point.
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- Bou Inania MadrasaSourced place
- Chouara TanneryApproximate area
- Jnan Sbil GardensApproximate area
- Al-Attarine MadrasaSourced place
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Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.
Bab Boujloud
Bab Boujloud is a gateway into the medina of Fez, decorated with blue and green zellige tiles. Frame the whole entrance first, then move closer to isolate the colour and pattern of the tilework.
Search Google MapsBou Inania Madrasa
The Bou Inania Madrasa is a historic school in the medina known for intricate architectural decoration. Look for an exterior view of its entrance in the surrounding street, then choose one visible detail as a closer subject.
Search Google MapsChouara Tannery
Chouara is one of the tanneries in the old medina of Fez, with vats used in leather work. From a suitable view, arrange the repeated shapes and colours of the vats into a graphic composition.
Search Google MapsQuaraouiyine Mosque
The Quaraouiyine Mosque is among the landmarks of the old medina. Photograph its exterior from the surrounding streets, using the nearby buildings to provide context while keeping the mosque’s architecture as the visual focus.
Search Google MapsNejjarine Museum
The Nejjarine Museum of Wood Arts and Crafts occupies a former fondouk. Photograph its exterior as part of the surrounding square, or focus on a visible architectural detail to show the character of the building.
Search Google MapsJnan Sbil Gardens
The Jnan Sbil Gardens bring trees and fountains into Fez’s cityscape. Use a path to lead the eye through the garden, or let a fountain and the surrounding greenery share the frame in a quieter composition.
Search Google MapsAl-Attarine Madrasa
Al-Attarine Madrasa is a historic school in the medina of Fez. Use its entrance as an architectural subject from the surrounding street, keeping nearby façades in view to give the doorway a clear urban setting.
Search Google MapsMerinid Tombs
The remains of the Merinid Tombs stand on a hill above Fez. Include a section of the ruins in the foreground and the city below in the distance to connect the historic site with the wider landscape.
Search Google MapsBorj Sud
Borj Sud is a historic fortification above Fez. Treat it as an exterior subject against the surrounding landscape, or use a wider viewpoint to show how the fortification sits in relation to the city.
Search Google MapsSeffarine Square
Seffarine is a part of the medina associated with metalworking and coppersmiths. Look for a composition built around a group of metal objects or show the square more broadly as a setting for the craft.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Fez, Moroccan National Tourist Office
- Medina in Fez, Moroccan National Tourist Office
- Hidden gems in Fez, Moroccan National Tourist Office
- Fez visitor guide, Moroccan National Tourist Office
- Fès, Moroccan National Tourist Office
- Moroccan gardens, Moroccan National Tourist Office
- Morocco cultural guide, Moroccan National Tourist Office