Private Full Day Fes Medina Walking Tour with Local Expert guide

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Bab Boujloud

  Meet your official guide at the iconic Blue Gate, the ornate main entrance to Fes el-Bali. Your guide introduces the city's founding history and orients you before entering the medina.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Fes el-Bali

  Walk through the heart of the ancient city. Explore the labyrinthine alleyways of the Andalusian and Quaraouiyine quarters. Visit the specialized souks: leatherworkers, textile weavers, carpenters, brass smiths, and the famous spice and herb market. Your guide reveals the history and stories of every neighborhood you pass through.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Kairaouine Mosque

  Stand at the entrance of the world's oldest continuously operating university, founded in 859 AD. Your guide shares the remarkable story of Fatima al-Fihri, the woman who established it, and its role in preserving Islamic and global knowledge for over 1,100 years.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Bou Inania Medersa

  Step inside this spectacular 14th-century Marinid school — one of the most ornate religious buildings open to non-Muslims in Morocco. Admire the triple-layer decoration: mosaic zellige tiles, sculpted plasterwork, and hand-carved cedarwood. Admission: Not included ($2)

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Chouara Tannery

  Fes's most iconic sight. From a rooftop terrace of a leather goods shop, watch the tanners at work in the ancient stone vats, each filled with natural dyes — poppy red, saffron yellow, indigo blue, and henna brown. Your guide explains the full process from raw hide to finished leather.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II

  Visit the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, founder of Fes and one of Morocco's most revered saints. Admire the ornate exterior and absorb the spiritual atmosphere of this important pilgrimage site.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Fontaine Nejjarine

  See the beautiful 18th-century Nejjarine Fountain, one of Fes's most photographed architectural gems, set in a busy craftsmen's square. Optionally visit the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts inside a restored caravanserai. Admission: Not included ($2 for museum)

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Al-Attarine Madrasa

  The 14th-century Al-Attarine Madrasa is considered one of Morocco's most refined architectural masterpieces. Every surface is covered in intricate geometric tilework, arabesque plasterwork, and hand-carved cedar — a paradise for photography and history lovers. Admission: Not included ($2)

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 9
  Medina of Fez

  Enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch at a restaurant inside the medina, recommended by your guide Youssra. Try pastilla, tagine, harira soup, or Moroccan salads in an authentic riad setting.

  35 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 10
  Royal Palace of Fez

  Cross into Fes el-Jedid, the New Fes built in the 13th century. Admire the magnificent golden brass doors of the Royal Palace (Dar el-Makhzen). Stroll through the historic Mellah (Jewish quarter) with its distinctive architecture and covered market.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The travel and lunch time is already included on the total duration of the product

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