Private Fes Medina City Tour with Local Guide

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Bab Boujloud

  •Bab Boujloud - The Bleu Gate of Fez Step through Bab Boujloud, the iconic bleue-and-green gate that marks the entrance to Fes el-Bali, the world's largest car-free medieval city. Built in 1913,it's stunning Moorish arches and intricate tilework instantly transport you back in time,and once you pass through,the maze of souks,spice,stalls,and ancient tanneries comes alive. This isn't just a gate, it's your first taste of authentic Fez. Get your camera ready, because every angle here tells a story.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II

  Mausoleum Moulay Idriss ll- The sacred Heart of Fez •Visit the most revered shrine in Morocco, the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss 2 founder of Fez. Hidden deep in the medina, this stunning green-tiled sanctuary radiates peace and centuries of history. Non-Muslims can admire its breathtaking exterior with carved ceder and intricate mosaics from the surrounding streets. The atmosphere around it is alive with devotion, prayer,and the scent of orange blossoms. It's the spiritual soul of the city- a place where Fez remembers its roots and honors its founding father.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Mosque and University of al-Qarawiyyin

  Al Quaraouiyine University-The Oldest University Alive. •Founded in 859 by Fatima al-Fihri, Al Quaraouiyine is the oldest degree-garnting university in the world. Hidden behind simple walls in Fes el-Bali, it's where knowledge and faith met for over 1200 years. Scholars for everywhere came here to study science,math,and theology. Even today students still walk it's ancient halls. It's not just a building- it's living history.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Sidi Ahmed Al-Tijani Zawiya

  Mausoleum of Sidi Ahmed al-Tijani A place of Peace. •Visit the shrine of Sidi Ahmed al-Tijani, founder of the Tijaniyya Sufi Order. Located in the quiet heart of Fes el-Bali, its white walls and simple dome bring instant calm. Pilgrims come from all over Africa and beyond to pray and seek blessings. The atmosphere is soft, respectful, and full of quiet devotion. It's a hidden gem where you feel the spiritual pluse of the city.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Al-Attarine Madrasa

  Al Attarine Madrasa - A Jewel of Wood and Tile. •Built in 1325. Al Attarine Madrasa is one of Fez most beautiful. Its tiny courtyard packs cedar carvings, zellige, and stucco into pure art. Once a school for students, now it's a quiet escape from the Medina's buzz. Light filters through perfectly. Small space,huge impact.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Souk el Henna

  Souk El Attarine- The Market of Spices & Secrets. •One of Fes el-Bali's oldest souks, souk El Attarine has sold spices, herbes, and perfumes since the 14th century. Walk through and the air turns into saffron, rose, henna, and medicinal plants. It's where locals still buy remedies and cosmetics the traditional way. Right next to Al Quaraouiyine, it connects trade, health, and daily life in one narrow street.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Fontaine Nejjarine

  Nejjarine Fontaine & Square- The Heartbeat of the Medina. •Stop at Nejjarine square for a breath between the alleys. The 18th century fontaine with its blue zellige and carved wood is the perfect photo spot. Carpenters still work in nearby shops. Keeping the "Nejjarine" name alive. It's small, lively, and right in the center of Fes el-Bali. A quiet pause with big Fes vibes.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Chouara Tannery

  Chouara Tannery - The colors of Fez. •Step up to a terrace overlooking Chouara and you'll see Fez working with its hands. Hundreds of stone pits bubble with natural dyes made from poppy, saffron, and indigo. Workers move like dancers, soaking and scraping hides the same way for 1000 years. From above it looks like a painter's palette of browns,reds,and yellows.This is the raw, honest side of the Medina most tourists never forget.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Place Seffarine

  Place Seffarine- The Sound of Copper. •Named for the "Seffarine" or coppersmiths who've worked here since the 11th century. The whole souk rings with hammering-artisans shaping pots, trays, and lamps by hand. Brass and copper glow under the smoke and fire. It's loud, hot, and hypnotic. One of Fez el-Bali's most alive craft streets.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Andalusian Mosque

  Al Andalus Mosque - History in Stone. •Founded in 859 by Mariam Al-Fihri. It was built for refugees who come from Al-Andalus "Córdoba" after a revolt, Wich is why it got the name. The minaret you see today was rebuilt in the 18th century.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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