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4-Hour Fez Medina Walking Tour with Panoramic Merenid Tombs

4 Hours Round trip from Fes Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enter the ancient medina through the iconic Royal Blue Gate of Bab Boujloud
  • 02 Explore Madrasa Al Attarine and Medersa Bouanania for old Islamic teachings and Arab-Moroccan architecture
  • 03 Visit the University of Al Quaraouiyine, the oldest still-functioning university in the world
  • 04 Pay respects at Zaouia Moulay Idriss II, the sacred shrine of the founder of Fez
  • 05 Discover Moroccan wooden arts and crafts at the Nejjarine Museum
  • 06 See the historic Chouara Tannery, Africa's oldest and largest tannery
  • 07 Take in a dramatic panoramic view over the ancient medina from the Merenid Tombs

Discover the spiritual and cultural heart of Fez on this 4-hour journey through its ancient medina. Enter through the iconic Royal Blue Gate of Bab Boujloud and explore remarkable landmarks including Madrasa Al Attarine, Medersa Bouanania, the University of Al Quaraouiyine, and Zaouia Moulay Idriss II. Continue to the Nejjarine Museum of wooden arts and crafts and the historic Chouara Tannery, Africa's oldest and largest tannery. The experience ends with a visit to the Merenid Tombs for a dramatic panoramic view over the ancient medina.

Finally, visit the mysterious Merenid Tombs for a dramatic panoramic view overlooking the ancient medina.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Fez
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Explore Fez Medina and the Ancient Old City

  • Start the tour after being picked up by a professional Fez driver from your hotel or riad. Meet your tour guide and begin your journey through the ancient streets of the surviving old city.

  • Enter the medina through its most beautiful Royal Blue Gate, "Bab Boujloud." Decorated with iconic mosaic tiles, it serves as the perfect portal to an old treasure.

  • Get in touch with the locals and discover old Islamic teachings by visiting the "Medersa Bouanania" and "Madrasa Al Attarine," known for their unique designs, elegant Moroccan fountains, and spectacular Arab-Moroccan architecture.

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

  • Proceed to "Zaouia Moulay Idriss II," the sacred shrine of Idriss II, the founder of Fez old city.

  • Explore the "Nejjarine Museum" of wooden arts and crafts, where you will find beautiful Moroccan decorated tiles and incredible handmade items.

  • Head to the "Chouara Tannery," Africa's oldest and largest tannery.

  • Finally, visit the mysterious Merenid Tombs for a dramatic panoramic view overlooking the ancient medina.

At the end of your tour, your driver will take you back to your hotel or riad.

Bab Boujloud, Nejjarine Museum, Chouara Tannery, Merenid Tombs

Where this trip takes you

Bab Boujloud, Nejjarine Museum, Chouara Tannery, Merenid Tombs

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Fes 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off

  • Private transport

  • English-speaking tour guide

  • Mineral water in the car

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

  • Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Fez, Morocco
Tour start
Fes, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Fes.

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