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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Fez is a millennial city (over 1000 years old!) that was found by Idriss the First in 789 AD. It is unlike any other city because it represents the spiritual and cultural center of Morocco, and one of the capital cities of the Islamic civilization. Morocco’s cultural and historical capital, Fez, is a city of treasures both obvious and hidden. The city boasts elaborate architecture in its many mosques and madrassahs. This ancient medina offers each visitor an enticing labyrinth in which to wander and see Moroccan life as it has been carried on in Fez for centuries.
Local Guide in your tour
Private transportation
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Our driver will pick you up from your accommodation, and drop you off after the tour at the same place.
Borj Sud, Fes, Morocco Your excursion will start with a driving tour around the outside of the city walls, to two ancient towers that offer panoramic views of the Fez medina. The Southern Borj (tower) was built by a sultan using a Portugese architectural style. 30 minutes
Borj Nord, Fes, Morocco As part of the driving tour of the outer city walls, you will visit the North Tower (Borj Nord). The tower itself has been transformed into a arms and weapons museum. Nearby, there are the remarkable ruins of the Merinides cemetery, which date from the 14th century. From there, you can enjoy magnificent views of the entire city. 30 minutes
Fez Mellah, Fes, Morocco After your driving tour outside the city walls, your driver will bring you to the ancient Jewish quarter of the medina, known as the Mellah. It will give you great insight into the once vibrant history of Judaism in Fes. Home to the gold market and some of the city's best antique furniture shops, the Jewish quarter is tucked away near the gates of the Royal Palace. This atmospheric part of the city also includes a Jewish cemetery and a beautiful synagogue with a collection of objects portraying Moroccan Jewish life. 30 minutes
Chouara Tannery, Fes, Morocco The next stop on your walking tour is at the largest tannery in Africa, located in the heart of the ancient medina. Follow your guide along the labyrinth that is Fes, seeing the streets filled with shops selling clothing and fabrics. The tannery will show you just where all of this comes from – as it also gives you a strong smell and intriguing, colorful views. The tannery will tell you a story of the creation of everything from purses to dresses, and even luggage. Afterwards, you will have an opportunity to shop for a variety of products created from this very tannery and its wonderful resources. 30 minutes
Al-Attarine Madrasa, Fes, Morocco Once you have seen the tanneries, you will continue the walking tour with a visit to the Al-Attarine Madrassah (school). There are many old and historic madrassahs in Fes; this one is located next to the Qaraween mosque. Another example of exquisite Merenid architecture, Al-Attarine Madrassah has been in operation since 1325 and boasts a beautiful courtyard displaying the intricate decoration of this period. Another school further up the winding street of Talaa Kebira ("big street") is Bou Inania Madrassah, the finest of Fez’s theological colleges. Built between 1350 and 1357, this madrassah recently underwent renovation. Unique to this school is its mosque, complete with a green tiled minaret, which is yet another stunning piece of architecture you will see in this part of the tour. 20 minutes
Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin), Fes, Morocco The next stop on the tour is the spectacular al-Qarawiyyin Mosque is located at the bottom of a steep street down from Bab Boujloud. For over 1200 years, Al-Qarawiyyin has been a leading spiritual and educational center in the Muslim world. Built in 867AD, the Al-Qarawiyyin mosque was one of the medieval period’s most distinguished universities. UNESCO has designated it as the oldest university in the world, so it is definitely worth a peak inside. 15 minutes
Museo Nejjarine, Fes, Morocco After visiting the schools and mosque, your next stop on the walking tour of the old medina is Funduq al-Najjariyyin. Funduq means "hotel" in Arabic, and this particular hotel is situated in the heart of the medina, at Al-Najjariyyin square, where you can also see the historic Nejjarine Fountain, an attached saqayya or traditional fountain for camel caravans passing through Fes in the middle ages. 30 minutes
Fes el-Bali, Fes, Morocco Carpet weaving demonstration: As part of the tour, your guide will take you to a workshop where women are weaving colorful, intricate carpets by hand on traditional looms. While at the workshop, you will learn the difference between the weaving styles of the Berbers, with their bright colors and clever designs, and Arabic carpets with their darker colors and more classic patterns. 15 minutes
Fes el-Bali, Fes, Morocco Traditional Berber pharmacy featuring argan oil: Another stop on the tour is an herbal apothecary, otherwise known as a Berber pharmacy, where you can view and sample a huge variety of herbs, roots, leaves, minerals and other types of natural medicine developed through centuries of Berber local wisdom. A highlight of the pharmacy is a woman who is grinding out argan oil from locally-grown argan seeds by hand using an antique seed grinder. 30 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
MissC_W
10 Nov 2024
Mohammed met us at our riad and expertly guided us through the myriad streets of the Medina. As this was a private tour Mohamad was flexible with the time spent in the different parts of the tour.
The tour is fast paced and covers a lot of ground and is a good introduction to Fez. The tour provides some lovely view points of the city but also really gives you an introduction of the history and the craftsman ship of the Morrocan people. Thank you Mohamad for a lovely day.
W2684ZRphilippec
26 May 2024
De passage à Fès pour une Journée, nous avons choisi cette formule et ne l'avons pas regretté. D'une durée de 7h, nous avons pu avoir un très bon aperçu de la ville impériale et de sa célèbre médina. Notre très sympathique guide, Mohamed a su répondre à toutes nos questions et a rendu cette journée intense très agréable. Points clés de la visite: Medersa Bou Inania, mausolée Moulay Idriss, déambulation à travers les souks et le dédale de rues de la médina, Bab Moujloud, le quartier juif et son cimetière sans oublier la tannerie et la fabrique de céramique à la main, tout était parfait.
M357BGvirginies
13 Apr 2024
A faire absolument, cette visite guidée de fes nous a permis de decouvrir cette ville efficacement. Les guides et chauffeur nous ont apporté enormement d information sur l histoire de la ville et la culture. Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés.
This tour in
Morocco
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Berrada Travel
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