Fes Trip Overview
In the heart of this spiritual and thousand-year-old capital of Morocco, is one of the the most famous areas of Fez, that of the old medina, called “Fes El bali”. This district has been under the protection of UNESCO since 1981 due to its preservation in matter of the traditional occupation of the place and of these various monuments and its architecture. This guided this tour will allow you to the discover the tangible and intangible heritage of the city of Fez. It will highlight places frequented by the local population, historical monuments, Monuments of academic, political and social importance.
Throughout this tour your experienced and dynamic guide will give you details including history and about each attractions and the cultures associated with it.
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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Fes, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fes, Fes-Meknes, Morocco
In the heart of this spiritual and thousand-year-old capital of Morocco, is one of the the most famous areas of Fez, that of the old medina, called “Fes El bali”. This district has been under the protection of UNESCO since 1981 due to its preservation in matter of the traditional occupation of the place and of these various monuments and its architecture. This guided this tour will allow you to the discover the tangible and intangible heritage of the city of Fez. It will highlight places frequented by the local population, historical monuments, Monuments of academic, political and social importance.
Throughout this tour your experienced and dynamic guide will give you details including history and about each attractions and the cultures associated with it.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Boujloud Square, Fes Morocco
Also called the blue gate , it is the main entrance of The old medina. it was build during the colonial periode by the Frensh and was considered as the grand entrance of the old medina. The guide will Give informations and insight about the site.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Rue Talaa Kebira, Old Medina Main Shopping Street, Fes 30000 Morocco
This is main street of the old medina . Going through it will allow our guest to see the hydraulic Clock which was build on the order of the merinid Abu Inan and is located in the house of a famous philosopher. The guide will explain how the hydraulic Clock works.
Stop At: Museo Nejjarine, Pl. Nejjarine, Fes 30030 Morocco
Musée Nejjarine Or Wood Museum. Which was in the past a storage place for marchants. This stop will allow our guests to explore the different wood objects from the past and to explore the Moroccan architecture .
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II, Fes 30030 Morocco
In order to pay tribute to the founder of the city one cannot miss this stop . This will also allow our guests to have an insight of the moroccan mausoleum culture.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin), Fes el-Bali Qayruwan quarters, Fes 30030 Morocco
Quaraouine University the oldest and still actif university in the world. It was founded in the 856 and became one of the leading educational and spiritual centers in the islamic world. Our guests will explore one of the most iconic tourist attraction in Fez.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Al-Attarine Madrasa, Rue Talaa Kebira, Fes Morocco
Medersa Of attarin ( an old theology school) wich was build by the marinid sultan Uthman Abou Said and is considered as the highest achievement of the Marinid Dynasty architecture. The tour guide will give the history of the place as well as all the informations that are related to.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chouara Tannery, Hay Lablida Chouara, Fes 30030 Morocco
One of the oldest tanneries in the city. Chouara Tannery was around since the 11 th century. The tour guide will give an explanation of the steps of making high quality leather. And our Guests will enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the old medina
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Place Seffarine, Fes Morocco
This place was named after the coppersmiths. And it dates back to the middle ages. Going through this place will give our guests a better understanding of the Moroccan metal handmade artifacts.
Duration: 10 minutes
