Fes Trip Overview
This Tour offer everyday excursion with local guides to explore best of Fez-day-Tour.
We explore:
Discover the history, culture and heritage of the city.
Family friendly
Private guide for a more personalized experience
Led by a local guide
Free Hotel or Riad pickup and drop-off included
Explore the local streets on walking tour of the city
We learn about Morocco’s rich history and culture
Step back in the time on a history tour…
Additional Info
* Duration: 6 hours
* Starts: Fes, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fes, Fes-Meknes, Morocco
This Tour offer everyday excursion with local guides to explore best of Fez-day-Tour.
We explore:
Discover the history, culture and heritage of the city.
Family friendly
Private guide for a more personalized experience
Led by a local guide
Free Hotel or Riad pickup and drop-off included
Explore the local streets on walking tour of the city
We learn about Morocco’s rich history and culture
Step back in the time on a history tour…
Itinerary
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Stop At: Medina of Fez, Fes 30000 Morocco
Fez is one of the imperial cities of Morocco, and home to the oldest university of all time, Al Quaraouiyine Mosque. However, there are plenty more things to do in Fez than just visit the university or the tanneries. Here are 20 attractions you must see while visiting one of the oldest medinas in the world.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Al-Attarine Madrasa, Rue Talaa Kebira, Fes Morocco
Built in the 14th century, this is a mesmerizing building where you can admire the Moroccan architecture, tile-work, and woodcarvings.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Royal Palace of Fez, Avenue Omar Ibnou Khattab, Fes 30004 Morocco
An iconic place to visit to take great pictures, since the palace itself isn’t open to the public.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes Morocco
The iconic gate to the Old Medina, makes for amazing photos with its unique tiles.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Dar Batha Museum, Place du Batha Fez, Fes 30030 Morocco
This museum is home to woodcarvings, iron work, embroidery, carpets and jewelry inspired from the Hispano-Moorish era in Morocco.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Jardin Jnan Sbil, Ave de l’Unesco, Fes 30000 Morocco
This peaceful oasis, once an imperial garden, is somewhere you can enjoy the lake, sound of birds and fruit trees to get away from the busy medina.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chouara Tannery, Hay Lablida Chouara, Fes 30030 Morocco
This is the most famous tannery of the world, where animal skins are dyed in the most traditional way.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mosque and University Karaouiyn, Fes, Morocco
The oldest university in the world, built in 857 AD. You won’t be able to step inside if you are non-Muslim, but you can get a great view from nearby rooftop terraces.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bou Inania Medersa, Rue Talaa Sghira, Fes 30110 Morocco
Famous for its green-tiled minaret, this building is one of the few religious buildings in Fez that can be entered by non-Muslims.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fez Mellah, Fes Morocco
Although it is no longer home to the Jewish community, you can still see its rich history through the architecture and synagogues.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Borj Nord, Avenue des Merinides, Fes 30030 Morocco
With an amazing collection of arms, Borj Nord also has one of the best views of the medina.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dar Benhayoune Carpets, No. 5 Derb Benhayoune, Fes 30030 Morocco
Carpet shopping is a must if you are going to Morocco. All carpets are handmade and each one of them is different from the other.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Aben Danan Synagogue, Fes Morocco
This Jewish sanctuary was built in the 17th century by a wealthy merchant called Mimoun Ben Sidan.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Place Seffarine, Fes Morocco
This square is one of the oldest in the medina, with little shopping stores full of Moroccan handmade goodies.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Marinid Tombs, 329C+X64, Fes, Morocco
Located on a hill above Fez, these tombs built in the 13th century contain royal members of the Merenid Dynasty.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sahrij Medersa, Andalusian Quarter, Fes 30030 Morocco
Another great monument for intellectuals. This university was built in 1321 and is well known due to the square pool in the heart of the building.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fes el-Jdid, Fes Morocco
Fes El Jdid is an extension of Fes Medina, built by the Merenids in 1276 because they thought that the medina was too small to built their royal palaces.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Trail to Hike Jbel (Mount) Zalagh, R501, Fès, Morocco
If you’re a fan of views, this will definitely be worth the hike. Mount Zalagh is located north of Fez el-Bali and is characterized by picturesque landscapes full of olive groves, grazing goats and soaring birds. From here you’ll be able to see the whole of Old Medina, as well as views of the surrounding area.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mosaique Et Poterie De Fes, 3363+63H, Fes, Morocco
In this little factory you’ll get a chance to see how Moroccan pottery and tiles are made from start to finish. You can buy items as they are in the shop, or you can have them custom made and shipped to your home abroad. It’s definitely worth a visit while in Fez.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rue al attarine, Fès, Morocco
This vibrant street market is perfect to get little bits and pieces, like Moroccan spices, dried fruit, nuts, and even home-made jam. Take in the different smells of local products and colourful spices, and don’t forget to haggle for a good bargain!
Duration: 20 minutes
