Morocco · City Tours

1-Day Guided Fes City Tour with Medina, Tanneries and Royal Palace

1 Day Round trip from Fès Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Medina of ancient Fes city through its gates, Bab Boujloud
  • 02 Stroll through Esseffarine Square and the Jewish Quarter
  • 03 Explore the historic tanneries of Morocco
  • 04 Admire the huge gate of the Royal Palace and its unique Fassi design

Embark on a journey into the heart of Fes to learn about old Islamic teachings at the ancient sovereign Moulay Idriss. Explore Moroccan culture and copper craftsmanship at Esseffarine Square, admire local artisans and their art, and tour the historic tanneries. The experience also takes you through many more beautiful parts of the city, including the Jewish Quarter, the Old Medina, and Bab Boujloud, the Blue Gate.

The royal guards will let you access the huge gate of the Palace, and you will have the chance to take memorable pictures of this piece of art representing the unique detailed design of Fassi craftsmanship.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Fez
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Old Medina, Tanneries and Royal Palace of Fes

  • The first place you will head to is the Old Medina. You will be amazed by its architecture, which goes back centuries, as well as Bab Boujloud Gate, or the Blue Gate, which is the entrance to the Medina and Talaa Kebira Street.
  • While exploring the Medina, you will pass by the ancient sovereign Moulay Idriss, a spiritual place and mosque.
  • Then, you will visit Esseffarine Square, where copper utensils and decorations are made.
  • Afterwards, your guide will take you to the Tanneries, where you will see their architecture and how leather is cleaned and dyed before being sold to craft shops to make original and unique furniture, clothes, and decorations.
  • Leaving the Tanneries, you will drive towards the Jewish Quarter, Mellah. You will notice the Jewish touch in the houses and see the jewellery shops.
  • Your last destination will be the Royal Palace. The royal guards will let you access the huge gate of the Palace, and you will have the chance to take memorable pictures of this piece of art representing the unique detailed design of Fassi craftsmanship.
  • At the end of the day, your driver will drop you off at your accommodation or the airport.

Tour ends.

Bab Bou Jeloud, Tanneries and Royal Palace of Fez

Where this trip takes you

Bab Bou Jeloud, Tanneries and Royal Palace of Fez

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Fès 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Private transport
  • Pick-up
  • Drop-off
  • English-speaking professional driver

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

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 1 day finishes where it began, in Fès.

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