a Full Day Guided on foot to discover the Medina of Fes

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

enjoy a full day to see all the historical monuments and sites of the Medina of Fes with a very professional guide with more than 20 years in the field of tourism

* You will receive confirmation when booking
*Accessible by stroller
*No particular physical condition required
*This tour/activity is private. Only your group will participate.

What's Included

tour with explanation of all historical monuments
professional guide
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

your guide will find you in your Hotel or Riad or apartment or will call you on the phone to start your cultural tour in the old medina of Fez.

OR
Meeting point
Fes

your guide will find you in your Hotel or Riad or apartment or will call you on the phone to start your cultural tour in the old medina of Fez.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    The mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II is a zaouia located in the heart of the Fez el-Bali district, the oldest district of Fez. The mausoleum is dedicated to the Idrissid emir Idris II and houses his tomb. It is considered, along with the Quaraouiyine mosque, to be the most famous and most visited monument in the city.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Medina of Fez

    Fes el-Bali is an old fortified medina with narrow pedestrian streets with ornate entrances such as the Bab Guissa Gate and the Blue Gate. The grand 9th-century Al Quaraouiyine University is covered in brightly colored hand-painted ceramics, while the imposing R'cif Mosque overlooks a bustling market square. Vendors in the souks offer perfumes, spices, lamps and leather goods. The food scene ranges from street kebabs to elegant gourmet restaurants.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The Chouwara Tannery offers, along with the other tanneries, one of the most picturesque and smelly vistas in the city. The Chouara tannery is the largest of the four traditional tanneries still present in the heart of the Fez el-Bali medina. Here you will find endless pits filled with natural dyes responsible for the production and coloring of leather from lamb, beef, goat and camel. Leather making process The first step in traditional tanneries is to introduce the hides into large vats filled with lime and pigeon droppings, where they rest for several days. Then, the remaining hairs are removed and the skins are colored by introducing them into large vats filled with natural dyes. Once the skins are colored and dry, they will be passed on to craftsmen who will transform them into bags, suitcases, shoes and coats for sale to the public.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Al Quaraouiyine is a university located in Fez, Morocco. According to tradition, its construction began in 859 under the reign of the Idrisid dynasty. It is considered the oldest university in the world still in operation by UNESCO, the Guinness Book of World Records, and by several historians.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Fondouk el-Nejjarine is one of the best-known buildings in Fez, Morocco. This fondouk or caravanserai was declared a national monument in 1916 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

    15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Agence Travel Tour

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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