Fes Tour: Private Medina, Tannery, Artisans & Panoramic Views

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Kairaouine Mosque

   Your guide will you at your hotel or riad in Fez before beginning your guided tour of the medina - one of the world’s largest walled in cities. You will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco. You will visit Mosques including the Quaraouiyine Mosque founded in 859 by Fatima el Fihri and the Andalusian Mosque dating back to 860 (entry is not permitted to non-Muslims) and fountains (including the Nejjarine fountain),

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2. Andalusian Mosque

   Your guide will you at your hotel or riad in Fez before beginning your guided tour of the medina - one of the world’s largest walled in cities. You will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco. You will visit Mosques including the Quaraouiyine Mosque founded in 859 by Fatima el Fihri and the Andalusian Mosque dating back to 860

   10 minutes here · Admission not included

3. Bab Boujloud

   Bab Boujloud - with its green and blue ceramics, Mellah and the 17th century Ibn Danan synagogue as well as the Kings Palace, the Merindes Tops & Borj North & south and a Ceramic factory before being dropped off back at your hotel or riad.

   30 minutes here

4. Bou Inania Medersa

   The Madrasa Bou Inania is a madrasa in Fes, 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 Entrance fee: 20 DH per person ( not included)

   30 minutes here · Admission not included

5. Royal Palace of Fez

   The Dar al-Makhzen or Royal Palace of Fez is the royal palace of the King of Morocco in the city of Fez, Morocco. Its original foundation dates back to the foundation of Fes el-Jdid, the royal citadel of the Marinid dynasty, in 1276 CE. Most of the palace today dates from the Alaouite era Of course you cannot enter the Palace so you will enjoy the gates.

   25 minutes here · Admission not included

6. Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II

   The Zawiya of Moulay Idris II is a zawiya in Fez, Morocco. It contains the tomb of Idris II, who ruled Morocco from 807 to 828 and is considered the main founder of the city of Fes. 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. Entrance is not possible for non Muslims.

   5 minutes here · Admission not included

7. Dar Batha Museum

   Dar Batḥa, or Qasr al-Batḥa, is a former royal palace in the city of Fez, Morocco. The palace was commissioned by the Alaouite Sultan Hassan I in the late 19th century and finished under his successor Abdelaziz. It was converted into a museum of historical arts and crafts in 1915 with a collection that now comprises over 6,500 objects. The palace is located near Bab Bou Jeloud at the western edge of Fes el-Bali, the old medina quarter of the city, and close to Fes el-Jdid, Entrance is not included; while the museum is under renovation.

   30 minutes here · Admission not included

8. Chouara Tannery

   Chouara Tannery 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 the Fes el Bali, the oldest medina quarter of the city, near the Saffarin Madrasa along the Oued Fes. 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.

   30 minutes here

9. Museo Nejjarine

   Funduq al-Najjarin is a historic funduq in Fes 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. The building was designed for use by the merchants, traders, and visitors to the city of Fez and provided a storage place. It is a prominent example of Moroccan riad architecture. Today it houses a private museum, Entrance fees: 20 DH per person ( not included)

   20 minutes here · Admission not included

10. Jardin Jnan Sbil

    Public park with 3,000 species of plants ,it Was a Part of the King Palace .

    20 minutes here · Admission not included

11. Ibn Danan Synagogue

    The Ibn Danan Synagogue is a synagogue in Fes, Morocco, dating from the 17th century. It was built by Mimoun Ben Sidan, a wealthy merchant from the town of Ait Ishaq. The synagogue is located in the Mellah district within Fes el-Jdid, one of the components of the historic medina of Fes.

    15 minutes here · Admission not included

12. Place Seffarine

    Historical Place Museum ,Famous with the Brass / Copper Artisans.

    10 minutes here

13. Dar al-Magana

    Dar al-Magana is a building in Fes, Morocco, built by the Marinid Sultan Abu Inan Faris which houses a weight-powered water clock. It is located opposite the Bou Inania Madrasa on Tala'a Kebira street and was created to serve that madrasa and its mosque, which was also built by Abu Inan around the same time. According to the historical chronicler al-Jazna'i, the clock was completed on 6 May 1357. The designer of the clock was a muwaqqit named Abu al-Hassan ibn Ali Ahmed el-Tlemsani.

    10 minutes here · Admission not included

14. Borj Sud

    Borj Sud is a fort in the city of Fez, Morocco. It was first established around 1582 by the Saadian dynasty, likely modeled after Portuguese forts of the time. It is located on the hills overlooking the old city from the south, across the valley from its sister fort, Borj Nord, on the hills to the north of the city. Today it is also known as a prime lookout point over the old city. Entrance Fees: 20 DH per person. ( not included)

    20 minutes here · Admission not included

15. Cherratin Medersa

    Cherratine Madrasa is an Islamic school or madrasa that was built in 1670 by the Sultan of Morocco at that time Al-Rashid Ben Ali Al-Charif. It is located in the city of Fez in Morocco. The madaras is also called Er-Rachidia or Ras Cherratine Madrasa. Entrance fees: 20 DH per person ( not included) .

    20 minutes here · Admission not included

Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

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Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

3t Travel

Know before you go

• 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
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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