Funduq al-Najjarin (Arabic: فندق النجارين, lit. 'Inn of the carpenters'; also transliterated as Fondouk el-Nejjarine) is a historic funduq (a caravanserai or traditional inn) in Fes el Bali, the old medina quarter in the city of Fez, Morocco.
The funduq is situated in the heart of the medina, at Al-Najjarin Square (also: Nejjarine Square or Place Nejjarine), which is also notable for the Nejjarine Fountain, an attached saqayya or traditional public fountain. The building was designed for use by the merchants, traders, and visitors to the city of Fez and provided a storage place. Along with the fountains, the building forms one of the most remarkable urban architectural complexes in historic Fez. Today it houses a private museum, Le Musée Nejjarine des Arts et Métiers du Bois (Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts).
Was going to miss this but glad I didn't. Held in a beautiful building with several levels full of rooms with various items. Helpful staff and English labels. Great views from the sunny terrace - pity it wasn't open for drinks while we were there!
Claire WashingtonDec 26, 2017
Beautiful building. Definitely worth a visit. Lots in incredible things to see. View from the terrace is nice too.
Scott MclellanJan 26, 2018
The collection is interesting and has english descriptions. The view from the roof terasse is amazing and you can get drinks up there.
Paul EichholtzFeb 22, 2018
Nice place. Tip here for tourists travel alone, tell them where u from how many days, that translates to how much you are worth and what plan they formulate to cheat you, so across from the mosque university entrance is the police station. I suggest everyone as tourist should peek in Police station across to know where it is because in Fes you might need it. I was harassed at Narajeen Tannery, demanded 1000dir, and filed police report here. Upon exiting the police station the boy name Medi who “helped” me at police station and whom the police supposedly entrusted to help me after, further took advantage of my ignorance. Bait and switch! Told me his mom take me to local local Hammam bath experience for 300 dirah. And his mom took my $, and brought me to an old dirty bath house, I was afraid to even walk bare feet there. Medi also took me to a boutique shop where they asked 1000dir for a jalabaa robe, and 300dir for a pants, I paid 200dir for pants was told it is worth 30dir by local after! Three cheats nonstop day! You got love or hate Fes, too bad you as a city of faithful good educated people allow your visitors to be played like idiots! We are not and we are going to tell everybody NOT to visit your city. Unbelievable “hospitality” keep it to your stinking self! Too bad, I liked some people there genuine but will not return by choice, in the end it is your loss.
Shelli Huang DDSJan 29, 2018
They have a lot of old wooden arts, although a lot are quite similar to eachother. When you have seen everything, you can go up to the terrace on top and drink a cup of mint tea.
Jurian OnderwaterFeb 27, 2018
I highly recommend this stop in the Medina if you are visiting. The restored museum contains the lifecycle if woodcraft, starting with the various kinds of wood found in this area to tools, then to crafts the crafts themselves. You wind your way through the exhibits around a delightfully decorated courtyard that exemplifies the riad style, and find yourself at a small cafe at the top with a couple of good overviews of the surrounding medina.
Fahd ArshadMar 16, 2018
For an entryfee of 20 dirham you get to see three levels of Maroccan archeogical artifacts. Even if that is not your taste, the roof terrace is a good place to grab a Maroccan tea of nespresso coffee and sit in the sun.
Will KensingtonMar 30, 2018
Gorgeous museum in the heart of the Medina. Although there are exquisite pieces on display, there lacks the contextualization one expects in such an establishment. Though definitely worth the visit.
Trent HelmsMay 12, 2018
Nice place. Many wooden items that you usually see in Morrocan houses are exhibited. And also a beautiful patio. In many places taking photo is not allowed. It is possible to drink tea on terrace above for 10 Dirham.
Mikalai ShchurkoMay 21, 2018
This was one of the best museums that we visited in Morocco. Takes about 45 Minutes. This is how you show historical items 👍🏻;-) Worth the trip.
Lawrence GoodrichMay 16, 2018
Clean and very well kept museum that takes you through wood carving from the preparation of the logs to the actual wood art. It's 20MAD to get in and it has a nice and cheap tea house on the rooftop. The explanation boxes near the exhibition could be more detailed, but it's easy to get an idea of what each piece was used for.
Pedro AlvesJun 24, 2018
We loved the Museum. Its beautifully made and resored. Some very old artifacts and a wonderful rooftop terrace
Larah OhAug 5, 2018
Was going to miss this but glad I didn't. Held in a beautiful building with several levels full of rooms with various items. Helpful staff and English labels. Great views from the sunny terrace - pity it wasn't open for drinks while we were there!
Claire WashingtonDec 26, 2017
Beautiful building. Definitely worth a visit. Lots in incredible things to see. View from the terrace is nice too.
Scott MclellanJan 26, 2018
The collection is interesting and has english descriptions. The view from the roof terasse is amazing and you can get drinks up there.
Paul EichholtzFeb 22, 2018
Nice place. Tip here for tourists travel alone, tell them where u from how many days, that translates to how much you are worth and what plan they formulate to cheat you, so across from the mosque university entrance is the police station. I suggest everyone as tourist should peek in Police station across to know where it is because in Fes you might need it. I was harassed at Narajeen Tannery, demanded 1000dir, and filed police report here. Upon exiting the police station the boy name Medi who “helped” me at police station and whom the police supposedly entrusted to help me after, further took advantage of my ignorance. Bait and switch! Told me his mom take me to local local Hammam bath experience for 300 dirah. And his mom took my $, and brought me to an old dirty bath house, I was afraid to even walk bare feet there. Medi also took me to a boutique shop where they asked 1000dir for a jalabaa robe, and 300dir for a pants, I paid 200dir for pants was told it is worth 30dir by local after! Three cheats nonstop day! You got love or hate Fes, too bad you as a city of faithful good educated people allow your visitors to be played like idiots! We are not and we are going to tell everybody NOT to visit your city. Unbelievable “hospitality” keep it to your stinking self! Too bad, I liked some people there genuine but will not return by choice, in the end it is your loss.
Shelli Huang DDSJan 29, 2018
They have a lot of old wooden arts, although a lot are quite similar to eachother. When you have seen everything, you can go up to the terrace on top and drink a cup of mint tea.
Jurian OnderwaterFeb 27, 2018
I highly recommend this stop in the Medina if you are visiting. The restored museum contains the lifecycle if woodcraft, starting with the various kinds of wood found in this area to tools, then to crafts the crafts themselves. You wind your way through the exhibits around a delightfully decorated courtyard that exemplifies the riad style, and find yourself at a small cafe at the top with a couple of good overviews of the surrounding medina.
Fahd ArshadMar 16, 2018
For an entryfee of 20 dirham you get to see three levels of Maroccan archeogical artifacts. Even if that is not your taste, the roof terrace is a good place to grab a Maroccan tea of nespresso coffee and sit in the sun.
Will KensingtonMar 30, 2018
Gorgeous museum in the heart of the Medina. Although there are exquisite pieces on display, there lacks the contextualization one expects in such an establishment. Though definitely worth the visit.
Trent HelmsMay 12, 2018
Nice place. Many wooden items that you usually see in Morrocan houses are exhibited. And also a beautiful patio. In many places taking photo is not allowed. It is possible to drink tea on terrace above for 10 Dirham.
Mikalai ShchurkoMay 21, 2018
This was one of the best museums that we visited in Morocco. Takes about 45 Minutes. This is how you show historical items 👍🏻;-) Worth the trip.
Lawrence GoodrichMay 16, 2018
Clean and very well kept museum that takes you through wood carving from the preparation of the logs to the actual wood art. It's 20MAD to get in and it has a nice and cheap tea house on the rooftop. The explanation boxes near the exhibition could be more detailed, but it's easy to get an idea of what each piece was used for.
Pedro AlvesJun 24, 2018
We loved the Museum. Its beautifully made and resored. Some very old artifacts and a wonderful rooftop terrace
Larah OhAug 5, 2018
Was going to miss this but glad I didn't. Held in a beautiful building with several levels full of rooms with various items. Helpful staff and English labels. Great views from the sunny terrace - pity it wasn't open for drinks while we were there!
Claire WashingtonDec 26, 2017
Beautiful building. Definitely worth a visit. Lots in incredible things to see. View from the terrace is nice too.
Scott MclellanJan 26, 2018
The collection is interesting and has english descriptions. The view from the roof terasse is amazing and you can get drinks up there.
Paul EichholtzFeb 22, 2018
Nice place. Tip here for tourists travel alone, tell them where u from how many days, that translates to how much you are worth and what plan they formulate to cheat you, so across from the mosque university entrance is the police station. I suggest everyone as tourist should peek in Police station across to know where it is because in Fes you might need it. I was harassed at Narajeen Tannery, demanded 1000dir, and filed police report here. Upon exiting the police station the boy name Medi who “helped” me at police station and whom the police supposedly entrusted to help me after, further took advantage of my ignorance. Bait and switch! Told me his mom take me to local local Hammam bath experience for 300 dirah. And his mom took my $, and brought me to an old dirty bath house, I was afraid to even walk bare feet there. Medi also took me to a boutique shop where they asked 1000dir for a jalabaa robe, and 300dir for a pants, I paid 200dir for pants was told it is worth 30dir by local after! Three cheats nonstop day! You got love or hate Fes, too bad you as a city of faithful good educated people allow your visitors to be played like idiots! We are not and we are going to tell everybody NOT to visit your city. Unbelievable “hospitality” keep it to your stinking self! Too bad, I liked some people there genuine but will not return by choice, in the end it is your loss.
Shelli Huang DDSJan 29, 2018
They have a lot of old wooden arts, although a lot are quite similar to eachother. When you have seen everything, you can go up to the terrace on top and drink a cup of mint tea.
Jurian OnderwaterFeb 27, 2018
I highly recommend this stop in the Medina if you are visiting. The restored museum contains the lifecycle if woodcraft, starting with the various kinds of wood found in this area to tools, then to crafts the crafts themselves. You wind your way through the exhibits around a delightfully decorated courtyard that exemplifies the riad style, and find yourself at a small cafe at the top with a couple of good overviews of the surrounding medina.
Fahd ArshadMar 16, 2018
For an entryfee of 20 dirham you get to see three levels of Maroccan archeogical artifacts. Even if that is not your taste, the roof terrace is a good place to grab a Maroccan tea of nespresso coffee and sit in the sun.
Will KensingtonMar 30, 2018
Gorgeous museum in the heart of the Medina. Although there are exquisite pieces on display, there lacks the contextualization one expects in such an establishment. Though definitely worth the visit.
Trent HelmsMay 12, 2018
Nice place. Many wooden items that you usually see in Morrocan houses are exhibited. And also a beautiful patio. In many places taking photo is not allowed. It is possible to drink tea on terrace above for 10 Dirham.
Mikalai ShchurkoMay 21, 2018
This was one of the best museums that we visited in Morocco. Takes about 45 Minutes. This is how you show historical items 👍🏻;-) Worth the trip.
Lawrence GoodrichMay 16, 2018
Clean and very well kept museum that takes you through wood carving from the preparation of the logs to the actual wood art. It's 20MAD to get in and it has a nice and cheap tea house on the rooftop. The explanation boxes near the exhibition could be more detailed, but it's easy to get an idea of what each piece was used for.
Pedro AlvesJun 24, 2018
We loved the Museum. Its beautifully made and resored. Some very old artifacts and a wonderful rooftop terrace
Larah OhAug 5, 2018
Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |