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Chouara Tannery

A sight in Fes el-Bali, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Chouara Tannery in Fes el-Bali
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Why go

Medieval tannery with stone dye vats, viewed from leather-shop terraces.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Fes, alongside 6 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 outdoor spot. 4 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and Al-Attarine Madrasa. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Fes el-Bali
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Fes, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque

    Founded in 859 and among the world's oldest universities; non-Muslims view from the doors.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Al-Attarine Madrasa

    Small 14th-century madrasa with some of the finest zellige tilework in Morocco.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts

    Restored fondouk with carved cedar work and a rooftop cafe.

    Sight · 0.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    The Ruined Garden

    Garden restaurant in a ruined riad serving Moroccan street food and slow-cooked dishes.

    Food · 0.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Bou Inania Madrasa

    Marinid madrasa with carved stucco and cedar and a working minaret.

    Sight · 1.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Café Clock

    Multi-level cafe in a medina house, known for camel burgers and cultural events.

    Food · 1.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Chouara Tannery is a stop on our Morocco Imperial Cities route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Fes

2 more curated sights in Fes. See the full Fes guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Fes run from 16°C in January to 38°C in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Chouara Tannery itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Fes from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Fes weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Chouara Tannery, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Rue chouara, Fès, Morocco
Coordinates
34.06604, -4.97103
Destination
Fes, Morocco

Chouara Tannery: quick answers

How much time do you need at Chouara Tannery?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Chouara Tannery. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Chouara Tannery?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Visit before noon; take the mint sprig offered for the smell.

Is Chouara Tannery free?

Yes, we list Chouara Tannery as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Chouara Tannery?

Chouara Tannery is at Rue chouara, Fès, Morocco, in Fes el-Bali. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Chouara Tannery?

Chouara Tannery appears on Morocco Imperial Cities, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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