Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 35 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best worth booking?
Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best is a 3.5-hour experience in Fez, Morocco, from $46 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 35 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (35)
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $46 per person
Enjoying tour in Fez Medina is all you need to fully experience the ancient city. Accompanied by local and an expert guide, you will get a good grasp of the history, and culture of Fez and Morocco. Starting by 5 hours walking tour to wander around the narrow alleyways of the Medina, and visit souks, and Medrassas. You will hop inside a car to visit the sights outside of the Medina, from the Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter, and the hills surrounding the Medina for a breathtaking a panoramic view
What you get
About this experience
Enjoying tour in Fez Medina is all you need to fully experience the ancient city. Accompanied by local and an expert guide, you will get a good grasp of the history, and culture of Fez and Morocco. Starting by 5 hours walking tour to wander around the narrow alleyways of the Medina, and visit souks, and Medrassas. You will hop inside a car to visit the sights outside of the Medina, from the Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter, and the hills surrounding the Medina for a breathtaking a panoramic view
What's included
Included
- Pickup hotel/riad
- Mineral water
- Enjoy the intimacy of a private guided tour
- Drop-off hotel/riad
Not included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Borj Nord
Borj Nord or Burj al-Shamal, Al-Burj ash-Shamali is a fort in the city of Fez, Morocco. It was first established in 1582 by the Saadi dynasty, modeled after the Portuguese forts in the 16th century.
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Borj Sud
Borj Sud is a military monument built by the Saadian Sultan Ahmed El Mansour in the 16th century, together with other military buildings (Borj Sud) to monitor and protect the city.
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Royal Palace of Fez
The Dar El-Makhzen Palace, also called Palais Royal, is located in Fez. It is the official residence of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and his family. And is located in the New City (Fes el Jedid). It is closed to the public but the main gate and facade are worth stopping by for interesting photos.
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Bab Boujloud
The Bab Bou Jeloud is an ornate city gate in Fes el Bali, the old city of Fez, Morocco. The current gate dates was built by the French colonial administration in 1913 to serve as the grand entrance to the old city.
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Bou Inania Medersa
The Madrasa Bou Inania is a madrasa in Fez, Morocco, founded in AD 1350–56 by Abu Inan Faris. It is widely acknowledged as a high point of Marinid architecture and of historic Moroccan architecture generally.
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Rue Talaa Kebira
Easily reached from just inside Bab Bou Jeloud, this market stretches along Talaa Kebira, with produce on the west end (near the medina wall) and meats and spices to the east. Look out for live chickens, street-food stalls and lots of hungry cats. Actual camel heads mark two of Fez's butchers specialising in camel meat.
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Al-Attarine Madrasa
Medersa al-Attarine is a madrasa in Fez, 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.
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Chouara Tannery
Tannery is the place where the skins are processed. Tanning hide into leather involves a process which permanently alters the protein structure of skin, making it more durable and less susceptible to decomposition, and also possibly coloring it.
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Place Seffarine
Place Seffarine is a small square in the medina of Fez, Morocco. It is located on the south side of the Qarawiyyin Mosque, close to the Bou Khareb 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.
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Museo Nejjarine
Funduq al-Najjarin is a historic funduq in Fez el Bali, the old medina quarter in the city of Fez, Morocco. The funduq is situated in the heart of the medina, at Al-Najjarin Square, which is also notable for the Nejjarine Fountain, an attached saqayya or traditional public fountain
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Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II
The Mausoleum, encompasses a mosque, shrine, school (madrasa) then the sanctuary, where fruit and vegetables offered as offerings for Moulay Idriss. The Mausoleum Moulay Idris, made him the patron saint of the city of Fez and his shrine is one of the holiest in Morocco pilgrimage site. Especially during an important festival used to be held every year in the second week of August open only to Muslims and non-Muslims may not enter the mausoleum but can get a view from above up the hill. It’s believed locally that five pilgrimages to Moulay Idriss during the moussem equals one hajj to Mecca.
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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 859 and subsequently became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the historic Muslim world.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Adil Sahara Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 35 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
35 verified traveler reviews for Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent experience with Adil.
Adil is an excellent guide- very charming and well versed with the Fes medina area. He said that he and his 7 generations have lived in its tiny and rich streets. He showed us around the tiny streets and all the attractions and even more. we would highly recommend Adil to be your guide to show you around the magnificent city of Fes.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the review, You are welcome any time 😊
via Tripadvisor
Wanna know Fes? Book with Adil! For real he is great
We are so glad to have ran into Adil. He was so knowledgeable about the history of Fes. His English was perfect and was fun to converse with. He took us around to see any and all that we had been wanting to see in Fes, as well as other things we had no idea about. We went to the finest shops and he showed us a way to be able to decipher the fake merchandise from the real handmade merchandise. That information I’ll keep with me forever. I highly suggest if you are going to Fes seek out Adil.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the review, You are welcome any time 😊
via Tripadvisor
Awesome tour!
Adil and his driver Ibrahim provided rich details of Fes, its history, people, and landmarks. Adil has vast connections to the best Tanneries, Argan Oils, and Silk craftsmen in Fes’ Medina. Adil gave detailed accounts of the best offers but helped to ensure that we were not harped on by the medina’s businessmen. If you spend time with Adil, you will be in good hands!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the review, You are welcome any time brother 😊
via Tripadvisor
Adil is the best!
Adil will take you into the heart of Fez and you'll experience his warm hospitality, and incredible talent for providing unforgettable experiences. Adils family have lived in Fez for generations, the walking tour of the Medina was fascinating. He really went out of his way to look after us; organizing tours for us outside the Medina and our travels to the Sahara, Atlas mountains and onto Marrakech. Wow what an experience. We couldn't be happier with the accomodation the places we visited and our fabulous driver. If you want the experience of a lifetime- get in touch with Adil!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the review, You are welcome any time my dear 😊
via Tripadvisor
The BEST tour of the Fez Medina hands down!
We were so lucky to meet Adel - he was born in the Medina and knows the place inside out. He is extremely friendly and a great communicator, good English and rightfully proud of his home spot. Adel is so knowledgeable and took us to off the beaten spots within the Medina that only locals frequent. The tour was sensational and we learnt so much about the heritage significance of the Medina and history of its sites. It really is such a special place that we kept pinching ourselves at how lucky we were to experience it and also the capacity of humans to create such a wonderful place. Adel is a true gentleman and looked after us well. Thank you Adel we will never forget the tour and your authentic hospitality.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the review, You are welcome any time my dear 😊
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 12
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Adil Sahara Tours, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 59.1.
See everything Adil Sahara Tours runsWhy this scores 72
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Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Fez.
How much does Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best cost?
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Prices start at $46 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Fez usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best take?
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Plan for about 3.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Fez is not rushed.
Is Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 35 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Fez, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best?
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Around 12 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Fez can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Fez and add a light layer if any part of the 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Fez within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Fez?
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On Outty we rank every Fez experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Fes to Marrakech desert tour 3 days, Fes to Marrakech: Merzouga & Ait Ben Haddou, 3 Days 2 Nights, 2Days groupe Tour Fes To Fes Or Marrakech Via Sahara Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Fez?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Fez?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best?
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Included: Pickup hotel/riad; Mineral water; Enjoy the intimacy of a private guided tour; and Drop-off hotel/riad. Not included: Lunch; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 155 listed pickup locations in and around Fez. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best offered in?
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It is offered in English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Fez. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Fez Old City with a (Private) Tour Guide – The Absolute Best?
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Across 35 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, food and drink. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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