FES Walking Tour with a Local Official Guide

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

See the most unique places Fes has to offer on our private guided walking tour.

The city of Fez is the intellectual and religious center of Morocco and the capital of ancient craftsmanship. Let our official local take you to the most iconic spots of this medieval city. From the Medina of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site to the early medieval Madrasa University Al Aarawiyyin, the oldest existing, continually operating, and the first degree-awarding educational institution in the world, which was founded 859 AD by a woman.

Learn about Fes rich history with our guide taking you around the famous ancient tanneries, medieval houses and palaces, kings endowed mosques religious schools, and visit the best local markets and merchants offering exotic wares from the silk roads and sub-Saharan trade routes.
on the tour, you will also visit the Attarin School, the Tannery, a
traditional ceramic factory, and a textile cooperative.

What's Included

Guided walking tour
Museums admission
Gratuities
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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We offer pick up from your accommodation.

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Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Fes el-Bali

    Our official local guide will pick you up from your accommodation at a chosen time. You’ll be taken to the most iconic spots of Fes. From the Medina of Fes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the world’s biggest car-free urban area to the early medieval Madrasa University, the oldest existing, continually operating, and the first degree-awarding educational institution in the world. Our guide will tell you all about Fes rich history, guide you around the famous ancient tanneries, medieval houses and palaces, kings endowed mosques and madrasas (religious schools), and also take you to the best local markets and merchants offering exotic wares from the silk roads and sub-Saharan trade routes. Feel free to stop for a glass of traditional tea, our guide will take you to the most charming cafes around the Fes walled Medina. At the end of the tour, our guide will walk you back to your accommodation.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    It is the oldest existing, continually operating and the first degree awarding educational institution in the world according to UNESCO and Guinness World Records and is sometimes referred to as the oldest university.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    visit Moroccan artisans who produce world-famous pottery and mosaics, easily recognizable by their bright colours and intricate designs. you will be given a guided tour of a pottery and mosaic workshop. During the tour, you will see the artisans at work creating their amazing products

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    visit the famous mesmerising architectural masterpiece, which was a medieval Koranic school, a high school to which students go before Al Qarawiyyine University. not to spoil it we will let you see it by your own eyes.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
Supplied by The Alternative Morocco

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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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