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Full-Day Medina Of Fez Heritage Tour

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, Sightseeing, Accessible

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French, Spanish

Description

Travel to Fes el Bali, also known as the Medina of Fez, in this full-day tour. Stroll through the narrow streets of this ancient city as you see colourful markets lined with fruits, spices and carpets. Admire the Quaraouiyine and Andalusian mosques and marvel at the beautiful Nejjarine Fountain. Explore Batha Palace, shop at Souk El Attarine and see the lovely Bab Boujloud.

Highlights
  • Stroll through the streets of Fes el Bali 
  • Admire the Quaraouiyine Mosque 
  • See the Nejjarine Fountain
  • Marvel at Batha Palace
  • Visit the Bab Boujloud gates 
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    • Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location at 9:30 AM. 

    • Begin your tour through the old Medina of Fez as you stroll through its narrow streets. Admire markets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices and intricately woven Berber carpets.

    • Admire the Quaraouyine Mosque, founded in 859 by Fatima el Fihri, now functioning as an Islamic university. Then, visit the nearby Andalusian Mosque. 

    • Marvel at the Nejjarine Fountain, covered in distinct zellij tilework. The fountain was once used for the ritual purification known as wudu or the washing of hands, feet, mouth, face, nose, head, and ears with intention.

    • Explore the 19th century Batha Palace that was converted into a museum of historical arts and crafts in 1915 with a collection that now comprises over 6,500 objects.

    • Visit the Chouwara Tanneries to see how leather is processed and dyed. Also, make your way to Souk Attarine, one of the liveliest markets in the city, before seeing the magnificent Bab Boujloud gate.

    • After lunch, walk by the city's ramparts, seeing the Jewish quarter Mellah and the 17th century Ibn Danan synagogue.

    • Conclude your visit in Borj with a stunning panoramic view of Old Medina at sunset. 

What's Included

  • English-speaking Fez tour guide

What's Excluded
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
Meeting Point

Fez, Morocco

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 4USD 80 Per Group

This is a private tour
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USD 80 / group