Good to know
- Tickets
- No charge to view from terraces.
- Time needed
- 20 to 40 minutes
- Best time
- Morning when workers are active
- Getting there
- Walk east from Bab Boujloud through Fes el Bali alleys
Itineraries with Chouara Tanneries
Chouara Tanneries is on day 2
Day 2 of Fez Medina & Crafts
Fes el-Jdid
How Chouara Tanneries fits into a day.- 9:30Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and CraftsFes el-Bali
- 11:30Batha MuseumBatha
- 14:00Mellah of FezFes el-Jdid
- 15:30Royal Palace gates (Dar al-Makhzen)Fes el-Jdid
- 17:30Marinid TombsFez
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Chouara Tanneries questions
Does Chouara Tanneries smell?
The site uses ammonia and urine, producing a strong odor. Visitors often receive mint sprigs to hold near the nose.
Can you buy leather goods at the tanneries?
Shops around the viewing platforms sell jackets, bags and slippers. Bargaining is expected.
Is Chouara Tanneries open every day?
It operates most days except major holidays. Hours follow traditional daylight patterns.
