Morocco
What to eat in Fes
Fez’s medina is a maze of stalls and tiny eateries where traditional Moroccan flavours thrive. Street food is cheap, fresh, and best enjoyed on the bustling Bab Boujloud side.
Local dishes to try
Slow‑cooked meat with vegetables and spices, served in a conical earthenware pot, common for lunch or dinner.
Fine semolina topped with broth, vegetables and sometimes lamb, eaten on Fridays and special occasions.
Layers of flaky pastry filled with pigeon or chicken, almonds and cinnamon, sold in the food market near R’cif.
Hearty soup of tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas and herbs, popular during Ramadan evenings.
Layered pan‑fried bread, often served with honey or cheese for breakfast in street stalls.
Ring‑shaped doughnuts dusted with sugar, sold by vendors near Bab Boujloud for a quick snack.
Sweetened green tea with fresh mint, offered in cafés throughout the medina.
Cooked eggplant and tomatoes spiced with cumin, eaten with bread as a starter in markets.
Where to eat
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Bab Boujloud market
Try tagine, msemen and sfenj from the many stalls around the Blue Gate.
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R’cif square food market
Find harira, zaalouk and fresh juices among the bustling vendors.
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Talaa Kbira street
A line of cheap eateries serving couscous, b’stilla and mint tea.
Tips for eating out
Eat early (before 8 pm) to avoid the busiest crowds.
Leave a small tip (5‑10 %) if service is friendly.
Ask for the dish’s name in Arabic to ensure authentic preparation.
Written with AI using Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Check details before you travel. Wikivoyage: Fez
Questions about Fes
When is the best time to eat street food in Fez?
Morning and early evening are less crowded and the food is freshest.
Can I drink alcohol in the medina?
Alcohol is only served in hotel bars; public drinking is not permitted.
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