Marrakech to Fez
A two-city walking tour itinerary
Combining Marrakech and Fez makes for one of the best multi-city trips you can take. Marrakech and Fez are both in Morocco, making them easy to combine by train or short flight.
Marrakech
Morocco
Marrakech is a sensory overload best processed on foot — the labyrinthine medina, with its souks, riads, and hidden palaces, has been a walking city for nearly a thousand years. Every alley leads to a new discovery.
Highlights
- •Jemaa el-Fna square — open-air spectacle of storytellers, musicians, and food stalls
- •The souks of the medina — labyrinthine markets organized by craft and trade
- •Bahia Palace — 19th-century palace with stunning zellige tilework and painted ceilings
- •Majorelle Garden — cobalt-blue oasis restored by Yves Saint Laurent
Fez
Morocco
Fez is home to the world's largest car-free urban zone, making it a walking city by necessity and by magic. The ancient medina of Fes el-Bali is a labyrinth of over nine thousand alleys where donkeys remain the primary transport.
Highlights
- •Fes el-Bali Medina — the world's largest car-free urban zone with over 9,000 alleys, home to tanneries, mosques, and artisan workshops dating back 1,200 years
- •Chouara Tannery — an 11th-century leather tannery where workers dye hides in stone vats of vivid color, best viewed from surrounding terrace shops
- •Bou Inania Madrasa — a 14th-century Marinid theological college with intricate carved stucco, cedar wood, and zellige tilework surrounding a marble courtyard
- •Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University — founded in 859 CE and recognized by UNESCO as the world's oldest continuously operating university and mosque
Travel Tip
Marrakech and Fez are both in Morocco, making them easy to combine by train or short flight.
FAQ
How many days for Marrakech and Fez?+
We recommend 2-3 days in each city for a thorough walking tour experience. A week-long trip lets you explore both cities at a relaxed pace with time for day trips.
How to travel from Marrakech to Fez?+
Marrakech and Fez are both in Morocco, making them easy to combine by train or short flight.
Is it worth visiting both Marrakech and Fez?+
Absolutely. Marrakech offers culture, shopping, food while Fez is known for history, culture, crafts — they complement each other perfectly.
Can I get walking tours for both cities?+
Yes — Roamee Pro offers walking tours for both Marrakech and Fez with audio narration, hidden gems, and local tips. No booking required.