Wedding traditions of Fes
The old imperial city whose wedding is still famed for its cuisine, its embroidery and its fine caftans.
Fes has a long reputation for refinement. Fassi families favour embroidery, with caftans of silk and gold thread, and elaborate meals with pastilla and sweet dishes. The Mellah, the old Jewish quarter, once held its own weddings.
A wedding here
The bride's family arranges the hammam, the henna night and a procession with musicians. The groom brings the sdaq, or bridal payment, and gifts of sugar, tea and cloth. Fassi cooking is a point of pride at the wedding meal.
Where weddings happen
Old riads and palace gardens in the medina are used for some celebrations. The craftspeople of the medina still produce trays, lanterns and bridal furniture.
Wedding customs of Fes
Also part of it, and being written: Fes (The city.), Caftan (The embroidered dress.), Mahr (The bridal payment.), Pastilla (The festive dish.).
A wedding trail idea for Fes
- Fes el-Bali The old walled city.
- University of al-Qarawiyyin The old mosque and university.
- Bab Boujloud The blue gate.
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
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