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4-Hour Fez Medina Tour
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    4 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark upon this four-hour-long historical journey in the heart of Fez that will leave you spiritually enriched. Learn about the old Islamic teachings at the Madrasa Al Attarine and look around the University of Al Quaraouiyine, the oldest functioning university in the world. Pay your respects at Zaouia Moulay Idriss II, the sacred shrine of the founder of Fez, Idriss II. Finally, put yourself in tune with the Moroccon culture by visiting the Nejjarine Museum of wooden arts & crafts, the oldest and largest tannery in Africa, the Chouara tannery, the Merenid tombs and many more beautiful destinations across the city.

Highlights
  • Visit the Medina of ancient Fez city through its gates, Bab Boujloud 
  • Explore the old Islamic teachings at Madrasa Al Attarine 
  • Tour the University of Al Quaraouiyine
  • Admire the Shrine of Idriss II
  • Look around the Nejjarine Museum of wooden arts & crafts
  • Visit the historic Chouara tannery
  • Go to the Merenid tombs
  • Explore the Medina and the Old City of Fez expand_more
    • Start the tour after being picked up by a professional Fez driver from the hotel or Riad. Meet your tour guide and begin your journey towards the ancient streets of the surviving old city.

    • Enter the Medina from its most beautiful Royal Blue Gate “Bab Boujloud”. It is decorated by the most iconic mosaic tiles making it the perfect portal of an old treasure.

    • Get in touch with the locals and discover the old Islamic teachings by visiting the “Medersa Bouanania”, and “Madrasa- Al-Attarine”, with their most unique designs of fancy Moroccan fountain and most spectacular Arab-Moroccan Architecture.

    • Continue towards The University of Al Quaraouiyine, the oldest still-functioning university in the world.

    • Proceed towards “Zaouia Moulay Idriss II” which is the sacred Shrine of Idriss II, the founder of Fez old city.

    • Explore the “Nejjarine Museum” of wooden arts & crafts to find the most beautiful Moroccan decorated tiles and incredible handmade items.

    • Head towards the “Chouara Tannery”, Africa’s oldest and largest Tannery. 

    • Finally, visit the mysterious Merenid Tombs to get the most dramatic panoramic view overlooking the ancient Medina.

    At the end of your tour, your driver would take you back to your hotel or Riad.

What's Included
  • Pick up and drop

  • Private transport

  • English-speaking tour guide

  • Mineral water in the car

What's Excluded
  • Lunch

  • Tips and gratuities

Meeting Point

Fez, Morocco

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 EUR 70 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 78 / person