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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
This full-day guided tour offers an in-depth and well-paced exploration of Fes, allowing you to experience the city beyond its famous highlights. Led by an official local guide, you gain meaningful insight into the medina’s history, religious heritage, and living artisan traditions while navigating its maze-like streets with ease. The tour combines panoramic viewpoints, historic monuments, and authentic workshops, giving you both a big-picture understanding and close-up cultural encounters. With time to explore, ask questions, and enjoy the city’s rhythm, it’s a truly immersive way to discover Morocco’s cultural capital.
What's included
Private transportation
Hotel pick up and Drop off
Bottled water
Al-Attarine Madrasa, Rue Talaa Kebira, Fez Morocco EUR 2.00 per person
Official Local Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
optional
Personal expenses
What to expect
15m
Stop at the impressive exterior of the Royal Palace to admire its monumental golden doors and learn about Morocco’s royal traditions.
Fez Mellah
20m
Walk through the historic Jewish Quarter and discover its unique architecture and cultural history.
Borj Sud
15m
Stop at Borj Sud for breathtaking panoramic views over the entire medina. From this vantage point, appreciate the sheer size of Fes el-Bali, its ancient walls, minarets, and rooftops—a perfect moment for photos and orientation.
Bab Boujloud
15m
Enter the old city through the iconic Blue Gate, the main entrance to Fes el-Bali. Your guide introduces the history of the medina and explains how this medieval city has functioned for over a thousand years.
Fes El-Bali
1h
Begin exploring the UNESCO-listed medina, walking through narrow alleys filled with daily life, traditional shops, and historic buildings. Learn how the medina is organized into quarters based on trades and communities.
15m
Visit the exterior of Al Quaraouiyine, the oldest continuously operating university in the world. Your guide explains its founding in the 9th century and its influence on Islamic scholarship, science, and philosophy.
Al-Attarine Madrasa
30m · Admission ticket included
Step inside one of Fes’s finest madrasas, famous for its detailed zellige tilework, carved cedar wood, and elegant courtyard. Learn about the Marinid dynasty and the role of madrasas in educating scholars.
Place Seffarine
20m
Arrive at Place Seffarine, where copper and brass artisans still work by hand. Watch craftsmen hammer trays, teapots, and lamps using techniques passed down through generations, filling the square with rhythmic sounds.
Chouara Tannery
1h
View the iconic Chouara Tannery from a panoramic terrace. Learn how leather is treated and dyed using traditional, natural methods that have remained unchanged for centuries. One of the most unforgettable sights of Fes.
Soul of Fes Traditional Pottery and Mosaic Workshop
1h
Visit selected artisan workshops to see how zellige tiles, ceramics, and carved cedar wood are made. Your guide explains each craft’s process, symbolism, and importance in Moroccan architecture and culture.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Your Driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Fez
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.