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.

Explore the charming city of Fez on a private tour. See the famous Bab Boujloud, the Jewish Quarter, Janan Sabil garden, and many more highlights of the city with a guide. After pickup, start the tour at Bab Boujloud, the ornate blue gate leading into Fes medina. You will discover the Royal palace gate, Jewish Quarter, and the Janan Sabil garden. Admire the attractive Fez Remparts and panoramic view at old musée Borj Nord and Borj sud. You will finish the outside Medina tour with a visit to the school of pottery and mosaic.  Next, continue to the largest Tannerie Chouara where workers produce high-quality leather. You will also visit Islamic schools like Madrasa Bouanania, Madrasa El-Attarine, Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, and the iconic Nejjarine Fountain. During the tour, your guide will tell you the history, stories, and facts of the city. Finally, at the end of the tour, you will head back to 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

10.00 am pick up from your stay, in comfortable Air conditioning Transportation. Firstly, Begin the Fez tour at Bab Boujloud, the ornate blue gate leading into Fes medina. Discover the Royal palace gate made of copper, marble, and small pieces of zellij ( Mosaic). After that, visit the Jewish Quarter, Janan Sabil garden. To, benefit from healthy fresh air. Also, exploring attractive Fez Remparts and panoramic view at old musée Borj Nord & Borj sud. Finish outside Medina tour by apprentice school of Fez pottery and mosaic. (Break for lunch at a local restaurant). Following that, visit the largest Tannery– Chouara in Africa where worker produces high quality of leather using just naturals. Then, Visit Islamic schools beginning by University and Mosque Al- Qarawiyyin, which has Special Prestige and an incredible influence On Fes’s Development. Next, move to other schools. For example, Madrasa Bouanania was founded in AD 1351–56 excellent examples of superb Marinid architecture. Moreover, Madrasa El-Attarine, Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, Nejjarine Fountain … and more. During, Fez Guided day tour, We are flexible, if you need to discover special places or historical sites. Finally, back to your stay.

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.

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

On this Fez guided tour, you spend your time discovering Moroccan Berber art as well as spending time with local crafters and artists. You'll start in the Fes Medina and its narrow alleys where blacksmiths and carpenters do business, at this souk you'll explore woven Berber carpets and other Moroccan handicraft items made by local craftsmen. Moving to Seffarine Place located near Quarantine university you can select plenty of chiseled trays, teapots, jars and innumerable other objects. Next, you'll visit the Batha Museum with its excellent collection of traditional Moroccan arts and crafts. Then it's off to  Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts which was Opened in 1998. Furthermore, you’ll discover the oldest and the biggest fascinating tannery in Africa founded in the 9th century. Then you'll have a class at a ceramic pottery school to learn more about the culture and heritage of Morocco. You'll also enjoy a class in scarf making before being back dropped back at your hotel in the early evening.

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.