5 Hours Guided Walking Tour in Old Medina Fez

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4 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 12 more

Meet your guide at your hotel to begin your walking tour. As you make your way through the winding stone streets of the medina, pass historic sites like the Quaraouiyine Mosque, founded in 859 by Fatima Al-Fihri along with the world’s oldest continuously operating university. See the elegant Nejjarine Fountain and the Batha Palace, now a museum of arts and culture, with its peaceful Andalucian garden.

Take a peek at the dye pits of the pungent Chaouwara Tanneries. Continue with a visit to Souk Attarine, where you find pyramids of colorful spices, Berber carpets, leather goods, and other treats like homemade orange blossom water. Visit Bab Boujloud, a massive triple-arched city gate decorated with geometric motifs in blue tile.

When your tour draws to a close, your guide walks you back to your accommodations.

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pick-up And Drop-Off from your Riad/Hotel
Food and drinks
Tipping ( optional )
Entrance Fees 10$ (Kairaouine Mosque-Dar Batha Museum-Andalusian Mosque-Fontaine Nejjarine)

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    See the Mosques including the Quaraouiyine Mosque, founded in 859 by Fatima el Fihri, and the Andalusian Mosque dating back to 860. Entry is not permitted to non-Muslims.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Medina of Fez

    explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other classic art of objects of Morocco.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A way to explore the history of Morocco is through the explanation of this museum. So Far the Museum is under renovation.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    the Andalusian Mosque dating back to 860 is a crucial step in our trip for an idea about the culture and architecture. Not permitted for non-Muslims

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Fontaine Najjarine and Museum will be another stop for more info about the Medina explained by the guide. Entrance for 20 DH ( not included)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    You will visit Chouara Tannery where you will discover how workers prep leather, clean it and dye it, despite the smell you will definitely enjoy.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Bab Bou Jeloud or the blue gate an important place we will stop by as well.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Desert Life Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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