Fez Guided Tour: Half-Day Tour In Fez Medina Guided With A Local Guide

(9:30 - 10:30) You’ll be picked up from the hotel/Riad after breakfast.

In the package, you’ll find outside the Medina the first part of the Fez tour, which includes:

• The Royal Palace Gate in Fes, known to be the Gates of the King from the 14th Century, one of the oldest and largest palaces around; marble, copper, and Mosaic make its structure.
• Make a stop to capture some fantastic views at the Jewish Quarter, built in the 1430s. This incredible structure can be found near the Royal residencies, which back in the days were used to protect its citizens. The Mellah, which was inhabited by Jews, is known as Morocco's first ’Mallah.’
• Another great destination would be the Ibn Danan Synagogue, one of the oldest and most essential synagogues in North Africa. Built in the 17th century, its simplicity on the structure is loved by everyone, from the wooden ceiling to the plaster-coated construction.
• Enjoy the views at Janan Sabil Garden, as well as Borj Nord and Bab Boujloud.
• Visit the Ceramic School, known for its handmade pottery, where you can see local artisans and their products.

Lunch: Lunch will be served at 12:30-13:30, giving you a chance to relax and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.

Fes Cultural Tour - Fes Historical Guided Tour

After lunch, at 13:30-14:30, your guided cultural trip will take you to:

• The established Madersa Bou Inania, built by Abu Inan Fais in 1351 in Meknes. It is a significant example of Marinid architecture, functioning as an educational institution for scholars. You'll see its stunning silo construction, intricate decoration, and unique water clock.
• One of the oldest and largest tanneries in Africa, the Chouara Tannery, where you'll see a broad array of leather products dyed with natural colors, resulting in high-quality items.

Visit Museum – Mausoleum – Madrassa

• Take a tour of Nejjarine Museum, an 18th-century house of wooden crafts. This museum was a vital place for merchants to restore their inventory and features items like books, Berber locks, musical instruments, and more.
• Visit the Kairouine University, one of the most important educational centers for Muslims, founded in 859. It is one of the oldest higher institutions still operating today.
• Explore the Attarine Madrassa, known for its beautiful courtyard with a fountain and Arabic calligraphy on its massive wooden doors.
• Visit the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, the tomb of Moulay Idriss II, who ruled Morocco from 807 to 828.
• See the Mausoleum or Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani, which houses the tomb of Sufi Shaykh Ahmed Tijani, founder of the Tijaniyya order in the 18th century.

The cultural tour concludes at 16:00, visiting local places around Fez to explore handicrafts, including items like glasses and trays made of copper.

Between 16:00 and 17:00, when the tour ends, you’ll return to your hotel in Fez, where more surprises will await you.