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Sign up for this comprehensive full-day tour of Fez that joins both the sightseeing tour around the Fez el-Bali (the oldest Fez). Enjoy the stunning views of the Medina uphill, visit the pottery & ceramics cooperative, take pictures by the golden gates of the Royal Palace, meander around the former Jewish Quarter (Mellah) with the possibility to include a visit to the synagogue. Explore the mysterious Fez el-Bali (Oldest Fez) with its intricate alleyways, bustling cafes, vibrant Souks, museums, pass by Koranic Schools, visit the tanneries...The overall experience is memorable and your tour guide will make it more interesting thanks to the vast knowledge & experiences he/she has acquired over the years within the walls of the Medina.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your tour guide will meet with you at the reception of your hotel/Riad at 10 am, so, please, provide the name by which you made your reservation in the hotel/Riad.
Itinerary
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1Medina of Fez
You'll spend your half-day cultural guided walking tour of the Fez el-Bali (Oldest Fez) with a local professional tour guide who knows the Fez Medina like the back of their hands. Meander around the intricate alleyways of the Medina, learn about the history and appreciate the deep-rooted heritage that has been preserved since the foundation of the city. You'll be taken back to medieval times and you'll see why it's the largest carfree districts in the world and why it's a UNESCO World Site Heritage. To sum it up all, this is going to be a lifetime experience!
4 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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Pass by the oldest formal university in the Islamic World, built by Fatima Al-Fihri in 859 offering Islamic Education. Even Though non-Muslims are not allowed to get inside the building but just learning about the university is enlightening.
Admission ticket free -
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Stop by the elegant Nejjarine Fountain, which is beautifully decorated in Zellij-tilework. The fountain was used for ablutions, where visitors performed the ritual purification known as wudu--the washing of hands, feet, mouth, face, nose, head, and ears with intention. It's built outside the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts...
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts goes back to 1711 being in the first place, a Fondouk, which is a lodging house for travelers with a designated courtyard where merchants used to store and sell their wares. Its actual name was Its name was Fondak En Nejjarin or Caravanserai of the Guild of Carpenters...
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The tanneries go back to the 11th century and still operating in the same fashion as it did in the early centuries. They have become one of the main attractions in Fez producing an excellent quality of leather using traditional dyes ingredients like cow urine, pigeon feces, salt, water, hides of cow, goat, sheep and camel...
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Take pictures by the golden gates of the Royal palace and stretch your legs in the adjacent Mellah (Jewish Quarter)
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Enjoy the panoramic view of Fez el-Bali uphill while learning about its history, architecture, and lifestyle. Your tour guide will give you an overview of what you can expect during the tour.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- children must be accompanied by an adult
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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