Inside the wall of Fes. The Chaouwara tanneries are one of the city’s most iconic sights (and smells), offering a unique window into the pungent, natural process of producing world-class leather using methods that have changed little since medieval times. Fes is one of the biggest leather dyeing city for over 1,000 years. It is not for high-end and comfortable visiting, but it is a experience of the most traditional dyeing technique.