Fez Local Walking Guided Tour

Fes, MA

Included

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    Tour Guide (Approved by the Ministry of Tourism in Morocco,English,Spanish,French,Italian Speaking )

Excluded

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    Bou inania medersa (2 euros per person)
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    Meals
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    Lunch
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    Funduq al-najjarin entrance (2 euros per person)
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    Al-attarine madrasa (2 euros per person)
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    Entrance fees
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    Tips for guides

Meeting Point

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Meeting point

Ave de La Liberte, Fes 30000 , Morocco

End point

End Point

Please provide your WhatsApp number to make the communication and the meeting easier. we will contact you after the confirmed booking to agree about meeting point.

Meeting point

Ave de La Liberte, Fes 30000 , Morocco

End point

Pickup

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Pickup Location
Algila Fes
Blue Sky Hotel
Blue Sky Hotel
Dar Al Andalous
Dar Al Safadi
Dar Anebar
Dar Atlantic
Dar Attajalli
Dar El Aamouri
Dar El Mohamadia
Dar Fes Huda
Dar Hafsa
Dar Lalj
Dar Lys
Dar Mayssae
Dar Merzouga
Dar Nour Fes
Dar Noursinn Fez
Dar Settash
Hostel Dar Lalla Yadouna
Hotel & Spa Riad Dar Bensouda
Hotel Batha
Hotel Cascade
Hotel Tombouktou
Karawan Riad
La Maison Bleue
Le Patio de Fes
Les Merinides
Medina Sky
Palais Amani
Palais D'Hotes Suites & Spa Fes
Palais Faraj Suites & Spa
Palais Ommeyad Suites & Spa
Palais Riad Nazha Fes
Palais Sheherazade & Spa
Riad Abqari Youssefi
Riad Ahlam
Riad Al Akhawaine
Riad Alassala Fes
Riad Andalib
Riad Arabesque
Riad Argan Fes
Riad Assala
Riad Attarine
Riad Baba
Riad Bouaanania
Riad Braya
Riad Damia Suite & Spa
Riad Dar Cordoba
Riad Dar Fes
Riad Dar Guennoun
Riad Dar Jeanne
Riad Dar Laura
Riad Dar Omar
Riad Dilar & Spa Fes
Riad Drissia
Riad el Amine Fes
Riad El Ghalia
Riad El Yacout
Riad Fes - Relais & Chateaux
Riad Fes Aicha
Riad Fes Andalucia
Riad Fes Baraka
Riad Fes Madaw
Riad Fes Maya Suite & Spa
Riad Fes Nass Zmane
Riad Fes Unique
Riad Fes Ziyat & Spa
Riad Ghita
Riad Green House
Riad Gzira Fez
Riad Haj Palace
Riad Ibn Battouta
Riad Ibn Khaldoun
Riad Jamai
Riad Jardin Chrifa
Riad Jardin des Biehn
Riad La Cle de Fes
Riad la Porte Bleue du Palais Laraichi
Riad Laaroussa Hotel and Spa
Riad Laayoun
Riad Lala Drissia
Riad Layalina Fes
Riad Layla
Riad Le Calife
Riad Le Petit Patrimoine De Fes
Riad Les Oudayas & Spa
Riad Maison Bleue & Spa
Riad Marjana Suites & Spa
Riad Mayfez Suites & Spa
Riad Medina Fes
Riad Misbah
Riad Mouna
Riad Norma
Riad Ouliya
Riad Oumkaltoum
Riad Ranya
Riad Sabah
Riad Salam Fes
Riad Salam Fes
Riad Sidrat Fes
Riad Soultana
Riad Spa Tafilatet
Riad Tara
Riad Tizwa Fes
Riad Touareg Fez
Riad Toyour
Riad Zamane & Spa Fes
Riad Zina Fes
Riad-Boutique Borj Dhab Fez
Ryad Alya
Ryad Mabrouka
Ryad Zahrat Fes
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What to expect

1

Chouara Tannery

Chouara Tannery (sometimes spelled Chouwara) is one of the three tanneries in the city of Fez, Morocco. It is the largest tannery in the city and one of the oldest. It is located in Fes el Bali, the oldest medina quarter of the city, near the Saffarin Madrasa along the Oued Fes (also known as the Oued Bou Khrareb). Since the inception of the city, the tanning industry has been continually operating in the same fashion as it did in the early centuries. Today, the tanning industry in the city is considered one of the main tourist attractions. The tanneries are packed with round stone vessels filled with dye or white liquids for softening the hides. The leather goods produced in the tanneries are exported around the world.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2
Place Seffarine

Place Seffarine or Seffarine Square is a small square in the medina (old city) of Fes, Morocco. It is located on the south side of the Qarawiyyin Mosque, close to the Bou Khrareb River which runs through the heart of the medina. The square dates back to the Middle Ages but has also undergone renovations in modern times. It is adjoined by the Qarawiyyin's library to the northwest, by the Saffarin Madrasa to the east, and by the Saffarin Hammam (bathhouse) to the southwest. It is named after the coppersmiths (seffarin or saffarin; Arabic: الصفارين) who have had their workshops here for centuries.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

Bab Boujloud

Bab Bou Jeloud (also spelled Bab Boujeloud or Bab Boujloud) is an ornate city gate in Fes el Bali, the old city of Fez, Morocco. The current gate was built by the French colonial administration in 1913 to serve as the grand entrance to the old city.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Included
4
Bou Inania Medersa

The Madrasa Bou Inania is a madrasa in Fes, Morocco, built in 1350–55 CE by Abu Inan Faris. It is the only madrasa in Morocco which also functioned as a congregational mosque. It is widely acknowledged as a high point of Marinid architecture and of historic Moroccan architecture generally.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
5

Kairaouine Mosque

The University of al-Qarawiyyin, also written Al-Karaouine or Al Quaraouiyine, is a university located in Fez, Morocco. It was founded as a mosque by Fatima al-Fihri in 857–859 and subsequently became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Islamic Golden Age. It was incorporated into Morocco's modern state university system in 1963 and officially renamed "University of Al Quaraouiyine" two years later. The mosque building itself is also a significant complex of historical Moroccan and Islamic architecture that features elements from many different periods of Moroccan history.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Museo Nejjarine

Funduq al-Najjarin is a historic funduq (a caravanserai or traditional inn) in Fes el Bali, the old medina quarter in the city of Fez, Morocco. The fundus is situated in the heart of the medina, at Al-Najjarin Square (also: Nejjarine Square or Place Nejjarine), which is also notable for the Nejjarine Fountain, an attached saqayya or traditional public fountain. The building was designed for use by the merchants, traders, and visitors to the city of Fez and provided a storage place. Along with the fountains, the building forms one of the most remarkable urban architectural complexes in historic Fez. Today it houses a private museum, Le Musée Nejjarine des Arts et Métiers du Bois (Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts).

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
7
Souk el Henna

The Maristan of Sidi Frej or Maristan of Fez was a historic maristan in Fez, Morocco. It was founded by the Marinids in the 13th century and functioned as a hospital and as a hospice for the destitute and mentally ill up until the 20th century. It was one of the most famous and important maristans in Morocco and may have influenced similar institutions in the region at the time. The site of the maristan today is occupied by a funduq (caravanserai-type building) which houses various shops. This building is located between Tala'a Kebira Street and the Zawiya of Moulay Idris II. It opens onto a small public square on its west side, distinguished by the trees at its center, which was historically designated as the Souq el-Henna or henna market.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Al-Attarine Madrasa

The Al-Attarine Madrasa or Medersa al-Attarine School of the Perfumers') is a madrasa in Fes, Morocco, near the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque. It was built by the Marinid sultan Uthman II Abu Said (r. 1310-1331) in 1323-5. The madrasa takes its name from the Souk al-Attarine, the spice and perfume market. It is considered one of the highest achievements of Marinid architecture due to its rich and harmonious decoration and its efficient use of limited space.[

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II

The Zawiya of Moulay Idris II is a zawiya (an Islamic shrine and religious complex, also spelled zaouia) in Fez, Morocco. It contains the tomb of Idris II (or Moulay Idris II when including his Sharifian title), who ruled Morocco from 807 to 828 and is considered the main founder of the city of Fez. It is located in the heart of Fes el-Bali, the UNESCO-listed old medina of Fez, and is considered one of the holiest shrines in Morocco. The current building experienced a major reconstruction under Moulay Ismail in the early 18th century which gave the sanctuary its overall current form, including the minaret and the mausoleum chamber with its large pyramidal roof.

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Andalusian Mosque

The Mosque of the Andalusians or Al-Andalusiyyin Mosque sometimes also called the Andalusian Mosque, is a major historic mosque in Fes el Bali, the old medina quarter of Fez, Morocco. The mosque was founded in 859–860, making it one of the oldest mosques in Morocco. It is located at the heart of a district that was historically associated with Andalusi immigrants, from which it takes its name. It has been renovated and expanded several times since then. Today, it is one of the relatively few remaining Idrisid-era establishments and one of the main landmarks of the city.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Ahmed Meski

What our experts say

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    Try local street food at the souks.
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    Visit the Chouara Tannery early.
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    Bring cash for entry fees.
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    Wear comfortable walking shoes.
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    Chat with locals for hidden gems.

More About this Experience

Introduction

Fez Local Walking Guided Tour offers an immersive experience through the ancient medina of Fez, allowing travelers to delve into the rich history, culture, and traditions of Morocco. This tour provides a unique opportunity to explore the maze-like streets, vibrant markets, and hidden gems of one of the oldest car-free urban spaces in the world.

What to expect?

Embark on a journey through time as you wander through the narrow streets of the medina, encountering local faces and savoring the flavors of traditional Moroccan cuisine. Discover the intricate architecture, bustling souks, and historical sites that make Fez a truly enchanting destination. Immerse yourself in the local language, customs, and atmosphere, gaining a deeper understanding of this fascinating city.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for curious travelers seeking an authentic and immersive experience in Fez. Whether you're a history buff, a food enthusiast, or simply someone who loves exploring new cultures, this guided walking tour offers something for everyone. From solo adventurers to couples and families, all are welcome to join and discover the wonders of the Old Medina.

Why book this?

Step into the past and unravel the secrets of Fez with a knowledgeable tour guide approved by the Ministry of Tourism in Morocco. With multilingual guides speaking English, Spanish, French, and Italian, you can fully immerse yourself in the local culture and history. Explore hidden gems, taste local delicacies, and witness the daily life of the Medina, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Good to know

Before embarking on this adventure, keep in mind that tips for guides are not included in the tour price. Additionally, entrance fees to certain attractions like Funduq al-Najjarin, Bou Inania Medersa, and Al-Attarine Madrasa are not covered. Make sure to provide your WhatsApp number for easy communication and meeting arrangements. Prepare to be enchanted by the sights, sounds, and flavors of Fez as you embark on this unforgettable journey.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced the Fez Local Walking Guided Tour rave about the in-depth exploration of the medina, the knowledgeable guides, and the authentic cultural experience. From the vibrant markets to the historical landmarks, guests have been captivated by the charm and beauty of Fez. Overall, this tour promises a unique and memorable adventure for all who seek to uncover the hidden treasures of Morocco's ancient city.

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