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Private Guided Tour of the Medina of Fez and its Surroundings

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Overview

Guided tour of the Medina of Fez, Spend pleasant moments in Fez Medina Guided tour on foot or by donkey, and on foot to discover thousands of streets accessible by foot or by donkey and visit selected sights in Fez Medina, your guide will introduce you to the culture, history and local life of Morocco.

9.00-10.00: Free pick up at the hotel / riad after breakfast in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

Guided tour of the Medina of Fez:
Start with the alleys of Fez to explore pretty narrow lanes lined with fresh local fruits, vegetables, mounds of spices, woven Berber carpets and other Moroccan handicrafts. Then we will visit Islamic mosques whose Al-Quaraouiyine university mosque founded in 859, the Madrasa Bou Inania founded in 1351-1856, ....

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What's Included

✓ Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
English and French speaking driver
Official Guide to the medina DE Fes

✗ Not Included

Lunch
Personal Expences
Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

The Royal Palace in Fez

Stop 2

Madrasa Bou Inania is a madrasa in Fez, Morocco, built between 1350 and 1355 CE by Abu Inan Faris. It is the only madrasa in Morocco that also functioned as a Congregationalist mosque. It is widely recognized as a highlight of Marinid architecture and Moroccan historical architecture in general.

Stop 3

The Al-Attarine Madrasa or Medersa al-Attarine is a madrasa in Fes, Morocco, near the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque. It was built by the Marinid Sultan Uthman II Abu Said in 1323-5. The madrasa takes its name from the Souk al-Attarine, the spice and perfume market.

Stop 4

Funduq al-Najjarin is a historic funduq located in Fez el Bali, the ancient medina of the city of Fez, Morocco. The funduq is located in the heart of the medina, on Al-Najjarin Square, which is also notable for the Nejjarine Fountain, an adjoining saqayya or traditional public fountain.

Stop 5

The University of al-Qarawiyyine, 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 major spiritual and educational centers of the Islamic Golden Age.

Stop 6

Stop 7

Tannerie Chouara is one of 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 Fez el Bali, the oldest district of the city's medina, near the Saffarin Madrasa, along the Oued Fez.

Stop 8

Bab Bou Jeloud is an ornate city gate in Fez el Bali, the old city of Fez, Morocco. The current gate was built by the French colonial administration in 1913 to serve as a grand entrance to the old city.

Stop 9

Relax and taste the best Fessi cuisine on one of the panoramic terraces of the medina over the old town of Fez el Bali. Stroll through the maze of small streets and colorful markets and visit traditional craft workshops. Do you want to buy ceramics made in Fez, a unique rug or simply small souvenirs? Our guide will help you find the best quality products and great deals.