Morocco · Architecture

8-Hour Guided Fes Architecture Tour with Medina and Royal Palace

8 Hours Round trip from Fès Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the magnificent Royal Palace gates in Fes
  • 02 Walk through the Jewish quarter of Mellah near Fes Jdid
  • 03 Enjoy panoramic views of Old Fes from the southern fortress
  • 04 Discover Bou Inania Madrasa and the Mosque and University Qaraouiyne
  • 05 Trace Chouara Tannery, one of the oldest and largest tanneries in the city
  • 06 Explore the narrow alleyways filled with merchants and craftsmen

Discover magnificent sites in Morocco's cultural capital, Fes, the spiritual, intellectual, religious, and cultural hub of the country. Explore a city that dates back to the 9th century and is home to ancient universities, koranic schools, shops, and labyrinthine streets where people still maintain a traditional way of life with little sign of modernism. Guided by a local who has spent a lifetime in Fez, you will uncover the city's remarkable architecture, mythical stories, history, beauty, and undiscovered charm.

Guided by a local who has spent a lifetime in Fez, you will uncover the city's remarkable architecture, mythical stories, history, beauty, and undiscovered charm.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Fez
Languages Arabic, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Architectural Highlights of Fes

Meet your tour guide at your hotel or riad around 09:30 am.

Marvel at the magnificent Royal Palace gates in Morocco.

Walk through the Jewish quarter, Mellah, near Fes Jdid.

Drive to the southern fortress and enjoy panoramic views of Old Fes.

Discover the pottery quarter during a short drive around the ramparts.

Go to one of the entrances of Old Fes (the Medina), from where you can begin touring the medina.

Visit the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum in the UNESCO-listed old medina of Fes.

Proceed to visit the Nejjarine Fountain, with its attached saqayya, or traditional public fountain.

Head on to discover Bou Inania Madrasa, as well as the Mosque and University Qaraouiyne.

Trace Chouara Tannery, the largest and one of the oldest tanneries in the city.

Continue the visit through the alleyways that house plenty of merchants and craftsmen with their products.

Drive back to your hotel or riad.

Royal Palace of Fez gates, Bou Inania Madrasa courtyards, Chouara Tannery, Nejjarine Fountain

Where this trip takes you

Royal Palace of Fez gates, Bou Inania Madrasa courtyards, Chouara Tannery, Nejjarine Fountain

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Fès 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private official tourism transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Licensed English-speaking tour guide.

Professional tourist driver.

Pick-up and drop-off.

Fuel.

Wi-Fi on board.

Mineral or sparkling water in the car.

What's Not Included

Travel insurance.

Personal items and souvenirs.

Entrance fees to monuments or museums.

Lunch and drinks.

Tips.

What to bring

  • Good soft shoes are recommended for the walking tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Fès, Maroc
Tour start
Fès, Maroc
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Fès.

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