Full-Day Medina of Fez Heritage Tour

Visit Chouwara Tanneries in Old Medina

Explore Souk Attarine of Old Medina, Fez

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

Fez

cultural, sightseeing, accessible

Private Tour

1 Day

Easy

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.

Itinerary

Medina of Fez Tour
- 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.