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A restored 18th-century trading inn with exquisite wooden crafts and a rooftop view.
About this experience
Housed in a beautifully restored 18th-century funduq (trading inn or caravanserai), the Nejjarine Museum is one of Fes's most impressive restored monuments. The building itself was designed for merchants to store and trade goods on the ground floor while sleeping on the upper floors. The three-story structure centers around a magnificent marble and zellij courtyard with a central fountain. Today, the museum showcases the finest collection of wooden arts and crafts in Morocco, including intricately carved cedar doors, wedding chests, astrolabes, musical instruments, ornate prayer beads (misbaha), and traditional woodworking tools. The rooftop terrace offers one of the best panoramic views in the medina, with a cafe serving mint tea and snacks. Directly outside is the Nejjarine Fountain (Fondouk el-Nejjarine), one of Fes's most beautiful public fountains, its facade covered in intricate zellij tilework and carved stucco. The surrounding souk specializes in carpentry and woodworking - you can still hear saws and hammers echoing as craftsmen create furniture and decorative pieces using techniques centuries old. This is widely considered one of the best small museums in Morocco[citation:3][citation:7][citation:10].
Insider Tips
- The rooftop cafe has magnificent medina views - perfect for mint tea[citation:7]
- The building itself is as impressive as the collection
- Check out the Nejjarine Fountain outside - one of Fes's most beautiful
- Allow 45 minutes to fully appreciate both museum and rooftop
- The carpentry souk around it is fascinating to explore
Best Time to Visit
Best experienced during: Afternoon, Morning