Morocco · Walking Tours

4-Hour Walking Tour of Fez Medina with Historic Souks and Tanneries

4 Hours Round trip from 3268+QC8 قصبة أبي الجنود Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage medina of Fez
02 Visit Bou Inania Medersa and the Kairaouine Mosque
03 See the famous Chouara Tanneries and traditional metalworkers
04 Browse local souks for souvenirs and artisan crafts

Discover the rich heritage of Fez's medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a private walking tour that focuses on Islamic architecture, artisan quarters, and historic monuments without the high-pressure shopping stops often found in Morocco. Whether you choose the morning or afternoon option, your guide will lead you through lively souks to see the tanneries, metalworkers, and a craft museum, with visits to the Al-Attarine Madrasa, Kairaouine Mosque, and Bou Inania Medersa. Transfers are included, while entrance fees are excluded.

Nearby, see Seffarine Square, where metalworkers work with copper, brass, and pewter, as well as the world-famous Chouara Tanneries.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Walking Through the Historic Medina of Fez

Start your half-day walking tour with a visit to Bab Boujloud (the Blue Gate). Continue to the 14th-century Medersa Bou Inania, a Quranic school, then pass along Talaa Saghira Street to Nejjarine Square and the foundouk of woodworkers. You will also be able to see Henna Souk from the inside and take pictures.

Then walk through Attarine Souk, famous for its spices, to the Quaraouyine Mosque, founded in 859 by the Tunisian woman Fatima al Fihria and regarded as the first university in the world. Nearby, see Seffarine Square, where metalworkers work with copper, brass, and pewter, as well as the world-famous Chouara Tanneries.

There are many other monuments as well, including the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, fountains, and a nice panoramic view over the Fez medina.