The Palais Royal et ses Jardins is a royal residence in Fes, Morocco, serving as an official residence of the king. It is a palace rather than a place for visitors to walk through, and the description on hand notes that it is not open to the public.
What a visitor can see is the outside. Its golden façade is the feature most people notice, and it is visible from the medina, so it can be picked out while exploring the old city's streets. The massive, decorated gates are also worth a look up close from the public side of the walls.
What to expect
- Exterior views only: the palace itself is not open for tours, so plan on admiring it from outside.
- Visible from the medina: the golden façade can serve as a landmark when orienting yourself in Fes.
- Decorated gates: the entrances are an impressive detail for photographs and a closer look.
Around the palace
Because the palace is not a museum or a site with set visiting hours, it works best as one stop in a wider walk. Fes is known for its old city, and the palace's position close to the medina makes it easy to combine with other sights and streets in the area. A visit here suits travellers who enjoy architecture and the feel of a royal residence seen from the street, and who are happy to appreciate it without going inside.
