After a pick-up at your hotel or riad in Fez, head out on a guided tour of the medina, one of the world’s largest walled-in cities. Explore the narrow streets lined with shops selling fresh fruits, spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and numerous other art and craft items from Morocco. Visit the Quaraouiyine Mosque, founded in 859 by Fatima el Fihri and the Andalusian Mosque dating back to 860 (note that non-Muslims are not permitted to enter). Take in other sites including the Nejjarine Fountain, the Bouaanania Medersa, dating from the 13th century and the Batha Palace, which is now a museum of arts and traditions.

Your experienced and knowledgeable guide (English; French; Spanish) from samitrip will pick you up from your hotel or riad at 10am to explore the Fes medina and its souks. You will have the opportunity to see the world famous tanneries, the oldest university in the world and the superb Koranic school, and to visit the city ramparts and the pretty entrance and exit gates of the medina, as well as a breathtaking panoramic view of the old town. visit the ceramics factory, the royal palace and the mellah (Jewish quarter). You'll begin the tour with the guided walking tour of the medina itself, a unesco World Heritage Site, a maze of 9,600 winding, winding alleys and the largest urbanized pedestrian zone in the world. Here we will first visit Place Seffarine where you can see (and hear!) the metalworkers who play there play in the traditional way using copper, brass and pewter. Passing through the winding corridors, you will visit the famous tanneries, then Al Quarawiyyine University, the oldest university in the world and very important for Islam. It has been gloriously decorated and recently restored to its former glory. From stacked vegetables in the souk of Attarine to the exquisitely decorated medersa, then you will visit Nejjarine square and its beautiful mozaic, blue and white public fountain, the carpentry museum and its caravanserai. Your trip will continue with a visit to the city walls of Fez with an air-conditioned car, to see the old ramparts and many pretty Babs to the South Tower, a French-built fortress built on a hill overlooking the medina and offering stuning view. of the old town and surrounding area, then drive to a ceramics factory where you can see the potters doing their trade and using the kilns to make their ceramic wares. Here you will also have the chance to see traditional blue and white Fassi pottery at unbeatable prices as well as other designs in a myriad of colors. Next, head to the mighty Dar El Makhzen, the royal palace of Fez with its seven enormous bronze entrance doors. Then a short drive to the magnificent Bab Boujloud, the huge main gate of the medina, engraved on one side in blue tiles for Fez and on the other in green for Islam. At the end of the day, your samitrip guide will drop you off at your accommodation.

Discover true Moroccan culture with me in the largest and oldest Medina in the world! Many people want to visit it but not everyone can explore it, We are here to help you with that, Hiba and Shaymae, our Guides, will show and explain to you the history and culture of Fez where traditions, sounds, smells and tastes meet together. By taking part in this tour, you can visit the most attractive places safely and with the peace of mind that you are not going to get lost because you will be accompanied by a local person. During the tour, we will also visit the most important souks where you will have the opportunity to explore the typical Moroccan culinary culture and buy handmade products from local craftsmen. The tour starts in Bab Bouljoud one of the most important gateways to the Medina easily accessible by car or cab. The 7 places we will visit are the attractions you absolutely cannot miss if you visit the Medina of Fez: - Place as-Seffarine square where craftsmen work copper and brass - Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque the oldest university in the world - Henna souk for centuries the marketplace for cosmetics - The traditional Medina tanneries (Fee entrance 50 Dh not included) - Nejjarine Wood Museum (Fee entrance 20 Dh not included) - Tala'a Kebira and Tala'a Sgira the most important streets in the Medina

Start your guided tour of Fes at the historic gates of Bab Bou Jeloud. Enter the medina of Fes el-Bali and discover the Islamic schools of the Madrasa Bou Inania and Al-Attarine Madrasa. Go to the University of al-Qarawiyyin and visit the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts. Look at its collection of traditional tools, furniture, carpets and musical instruments in a beautifully restored caravanserai.  Following lunch in the medina, learn how leather is processed just as it was centuries ago at one of the tanneries. Get a look at the Royal Palace, and then drive to the Bab Ftouh cemetery for a panoramic view over the medina.

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Pass By: Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, Casablanca 20450 Morocco Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, Casablanca 20450 Morocco Weather permitting. Round trip travel time is approximately 7 hours. Stop At: Aben Danan Synagogue, Fes Morocco The Aben Danan Synagogue, built in the 17th century, is the flagship building of the Jewish community in Morocco, linked to a famous family of rabbis. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes Morocco Bab Boujloud is one of the most beautiful gates of the medina built in the 12th century with its blue and green colors restored in 1912. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin), Fes el-Bali Qayruwan quarters, Fes 30030 Morocco The mosque and university of al-Qarawiyyin is the oldest university in the world founded in the 9th century where about 500 students studied different courses like theology, low Quranic, low Islamic,,,,,,,, etc. . Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Chouara Tannery, Hay Lablida Chouara, Fes 30030 Morocco The Chouara tannery is an essential place to discover the traditional manufacture of Moroccan leather. and If you like leather, this is the best place to discover and explore the making of the original leather. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Royal Palace of Fez, Avenue Omar Ibnou Khattab, Fes 30004 Morocco The Royal Palace of Fez was built in the 13th century, the palace was restored several times during the Alaouite dynasty in the Moorish style the place has 85 hectares and a huge garden named Lalla Mina Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Art D'Argile, N 41 Hay Lala Yakout Rue N3 Ain Nokbi, Fes 30030 Morocco Pottery is an ancestral art of the city of Fez, it is the ideal opportunity to discover how artisans create mosaic patterns. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Borj Sud, Avenue Borj S, Fes Morocco The Borj Sud, a former military base dating back to the 14th century, offers a panoramic view of the city of Fez, it is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the city. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Fez Mellah, Fes Morocco The Mellah, created in 1435, is the oldest Jewish quarter, it still preserves the traces of the architecture and the marks of the Jewish families who have resided there for centuries. Duration: 15 minutes

Visit the blue gate known as Bab Boujloud. Take amazing pictures of the Jewish Quarter of the city, built in 1438. Gaze upon the Ibn Danan synagogue, one of the oldest buildings of its kind in North Africa. Hear of the history of the synagogue in Fes-Mellah.  Explore the King's palace, paying close attention to the beauty of the marble and copper gates. Discover the culinary delights for yourself, as the tour gives you free time for your own lunch. Wander the streets of Fes, browsing at various shops lined with fresh fruit and vegetables, spices, and handcrafted items. Admire Islamic mosques, one founded in 859, and another founded in 1351-56. Learn the history the religion has in this region and the many aspects of the devout lives. 

This is a typical itinerary for this product Pass By: Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, asablanca 20450 Morocco If time permit Stop At: Fontaine Nejjarine, Fes Morocco The Nejjarine Museum of Arts and Crafts and see traditional tools used by artisans, carpets, barbarians, and musical instruments. Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes Morocco One of the most beautiful gates in the city. Built-in the 12th century, it is covered with blue and green ceramics and is the most convenient access door to enter Madinah. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Aben Danan Synagogue, Fes Morocco See Ibn Danan synagogue, the largest and oldest synagogues in North Africa. The date of its construction goes back to the Moroccan Sultan Al-Rasheed Ben Ali Al-Sharif. The building was renovated in 1870 and the Jewish community fought to preserve it. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin), Fes el-Bali Qayruwan quarters, Fes 30030 Morocco This university and the mosque located in the heart of the city. It has been classified by UNESCO as the oldest educational institution operating continuously in the world. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Chouara Tannery, Hay Lablida Chouara, Fes 30030 Morocco If you are a leather fun this is the best place for you to discover and explore how they make the original leather Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Art D'Argile, N 41 Hay Lala Yakout Rue N3 Ain Nokbi, Fes 30030 Morocco The pottery is one of the very old arts in the city of fes and this is a big chance to see and explore how they make all the mosaic designs Duration: 30 minutes

Discover the captivating beauty of Fes Old Medina with our guided tour, where history and culture come alive in every step. Immerse yourself in the bustling labyrinth of narrow alleys, hidden courtyards, and breathtaking architecture that dates back centuries. Our knowledgeable guide will lead you through the iconic landmarks, such as Bou Inania Madrasa, Al-Attarine Madrasa, and, sharing fascinating insights along the way. Explore the ancient Chouara Tannery, where the traditional art of leather-making unfolds before your eyes (Entry ticket not included). Delight in the intricate craftsmanship displayed at the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts. Capture the essence of Fes as you witness the grandeur of Bab Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate) from the outside. The tour also includes a visit to the revered Moulay Idriss II Mausoleum and the iconic Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University (Entry ticket not included), representing the heart of Islamic learning. Your journey concludes at the meeting point, where you'll have the perfect opportunity to explore more of Fes at your leisure. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Old Medina or head back to your accommodation, cherishing the memories of this unforgettable cultural experience.

After your pick-up in Casablanca at your hotel or at the harbor, you'll start the drive of about 3 hours to the holy city of Fez, where you will meet your guide.  Start the visit at Bab Boujloud, one of the gates which lead into the medina. Visit some of the beautiful ancient buildings such as the Madrasa Bou Inania and El-Attarine, Koran schools for religious studies, and the University and Mosque of Al-Karaouine. Visit the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts and discover traditional tools, carpets, furniture and musical instruments in a beautifully restored caravanserai.  After a lunch break in one of the hundreds of restaurants in the medina, continue to the famous tanneries, where the leather is still processed as it was hundreds of years ago. Observe the workers from a lookout, and learn about the different workings, and even bargain for a new bag or belt afterward.  Outside the medina lies the Royal Palace with its large plaza lined with palm trees. Last, but not least, drive up the hill to the cemetery Bab Fettouh, and enjoy the panoramic view over the white sea of houses of the medina. After your visit, your driver will meet you for the drive back to Casablanca.

Day 1 : CASABLANCA – RABAT – FES : After breakfast, we will beging with a small tour around Casablanca to vist Hassan the second mosque before we head to Rabat and later to Fes. We explore most important cultural place in Fes, which is the oldest city in Morocco. We will visit Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter and also other cultural and historical sites. The tour includes visit of the Al Qaraouine University, the famous tanneries, and Mulay Idriss mausoleum. Today we stay overnight in local riad with dinner and breakfast. Day 2 : FES GUIDED TOUR : Our local city tour guide will take us through the narrow alleys of Fes to explore the most important cultural places. We will visit Royal Palace gate, the Jewish quarter and also other cultural and historical sites. The tour includes visit of the Al Qaraouine University, the famous tanneries, and Mulay Idriss mausoleum and more Day 3 : FES- AZROU – MIDELT – ERFOUD – RISSANI – MERZOUGA : Today we cross the Atlas Mountains, to reach Azrou and nearby cedar forest. Then we drive to Midelt, famous for its minerals and apples. We continue passing Ziz valley to reach city of Erfoud, famous for its fossil products. Then we drive to Rissani to visit local souk and later today we reach Merzouga desert. We stay overnight in local desert hotel with dinner and breakfast. Day 4 : MERZOUGA DESERT : Today we explore Merzouga desert. We will also visit village of Khamlia, famous for musicians originally from Sudan and Mali. We will have lunch with Berber family living in desert and later today we prepare for camel ride in Sahara desert, guided by experienced camel guide. We will watch desert sunset in Merzouga desert. Once we reach desert camp we will enjoy Berber dinner, drum music at campfire in Merzouga. We will sleep in tents in desert Merzouga Day 5 : MERZOUGA DESERT – RISSANI – TODRA GORGES – DADES GORGES : Our private Morocco tour continues today and we ride camels back from Merzouga desert camp to village. After breakfast we drive towards Rissani to visit local souk, then to Todra Gorges. Here we will walk in narrow canyon we experience hiking. Later we continue to Dades Gorges where we stay overnight in local hotel with dinner and breakfast. Day 6 : DADES GORGES – OUARZAZATTE – AIT BENHADDOU – MARRAKECH : Today we continue our private Morocco tour to Ouarzazate to visit local movie studio. Then we drive via the highest road pass in Morocco called Tizni Tichka and we arrive to Marrakech. That will be the end of our services.