Fes Medina Walking Tour: Explore UNESCO Heritage Site & Iconic Tanneries
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Embark on a captivating walking tour of Fes Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore iconic tanneries, visit historic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the vibrant souks of Fez, Morocco.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • bibliothèque - More shoop - This 4 hours slow walking tour is destined to show you the rich history and architecture of Fes Medina or Fes El Bali. The latter is the oldest walled part of Fez, founded by the Idrisid dynasty between 789 and 808 AD. However, our local guide will take you through the labyrinthine Medina’s alleyways to discover the major landmarks and attractions located therein and learn about their history. Amongst them, there are:

Bab Boujloud
Bou Inania Madrasa
Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque (and university)
Chouara Tannery
Seffarine Square
Besides being the largest car-free urban area in the world, Fes El Bali is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This guided tour will be finished in Rcif square.

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Pick-up from your Riad/hotel
What's Not Included
  • Entrances fees to monuments
Additional Information

The journey begins post your morning meal at your stay in Fes. Indulge in an entire day of exploring the Fes Medina (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), witnessing the splendid 14th-century Medersa Bou Inania, and further on to the famous Tanneries. Despite its potent scent, it’s one of the most photogenic markets in Fez, Morocco.

Medina is surrounded by an uninterrupted sequence of walls and doors. A thorough tour of Fes comprises La Mederssa Attarine, the Nejjarine fountain, and the El Karaouyine, Medersa Bou Inania, and Baba Jloud mosques. Following a mesmerizing journey through Fez, Morocco, we will escort you back to your lodging in Fes.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Aghaneen_z
Apr 24, 2024
Great tour - Mohammad was wonderful and knew a lot of history of the city. He lives in the Medina and was very informative and helpful. Lots of shops visited. Mohammad made sure that I got to where I needed to go when the tour ended. Very wonderful.
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Fer_zamora89
Apr 24, 2024
Must do in Fes - 100% recommended. The guide is born and raised in Fes, it is clear that he knows the history in detail, the streets perfectly and those who live in the medina. Every part of the tour was interesting and special.
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Sjoma
Apr 19, 2024
Mohammed: a true guide for your visit in Fes. - A wonderful day with Mohammed as our guide. He told us about the history and architecture of the medina of Fes an brought us to real Fassian shops. Besides that he is very nice, helpful and knows everybody. Thank you for that! 🤗
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Margriet_r
Apr 19, 2024
Mohammed: a true guide through the medina of Fes! - A wonderful day with Mohammed as our guide. He told us about the history and architecture of the medina of Fes an brought us to real Fassian shops. Besides that he is very nice and helpful. Thank you for that! 🤗
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Adventure33813559890
Apr 8, 2024
A very nice visit to the Medina with Mohammed - A very nice day with Mohammed. Without a doubt the best option to discover the Medina with a local guide. The sellers suddenly leave you alone. The culture, crafts, and art of Fez in all its forms. Mohammed explained it to us well. He is very attentive. We learned a lot. شكرًا Mohammed :)
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Vibrant_vagabond
Apr 1, 2024
Excellent Experienced Guide in the Fes Medina and Morocco!!! - We are very experienced & well researched/ informed travelers. After extensive touring in all of Europe for 10 years, we ventured to Fes for our 1st visit to Morocco. With over 90,000 streets/ alleys to navigate in the Medina, it’s best to hire not only a guide, but a guide raised in the Medina! It is an overwhelming place for the senses & beyond possible to get lost for days. It takes a lifetime to know everything & everyone in the Medina and Mohammed is your Man!!! He knows absolutely everyone as he passes, he avoids the spots you truly want to miss & brings you to the high quality shops/ souks & co-ops. He’s your “lawyer” when negotiating/ haggling prices. Pricing will start at 50-80% higher than market value. Please, let your guide know ahead what you would like to experience/ purchase as to avoid wasting yours & their time during your experience. From the important & beautiful sights, high quality shopping, tasty treats on the street & excellent, clean restaurants with the perfect Medina terrace view, Mohammed will take care of you! Any travel idea you have or want to experience in Morocco is possible through Best Fes Guide, just ask! Tip well for his time & care. You will absolutely have a comfortable & memorable experience in Fes & Morocco.
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Berniel466
Mar 29, 2024
Mohammed is the best guide in Fes! - Mohammed was a awesome guide! You feel safe and comfortable the whole time that you are with him. You can sense that he’s watching out for you throughout the entire tour. He’s truly knowledgeable about the history of the city and all the best spots to go to. Make sure to book the walking tour with Mohammed when you are in Fes. You won’t regret it!
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Nixie
Mar 28, 2024
Best Guide in Fes! - We had a wonderful time exploring the narrow and busy streets of the Medina all thanks to Mohammed. Born and raised in Fes, he’s an expert and the best tour guide you can find to show you around the old city. He’s very warm, friendly, and professional as well—he knows everybody. We also appreciated how he didn’t rush us even if the tour took longer than expected from the shopping and exploration. Highly recommend Mohammed, you will not regret it!
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Thomas_f
Mar 25, 2024
100% Recommended Fez City Walk - Mohammed is the best way to get around the narrow streets and without one would get lost for sure. We truly can recommend this tour as Mohammed knowledge about history, culture and sights is genuine and one of a person being raised in this marvel of a city. Wherever you walk with him he will be genuinely greeted by locals and what we personally liked a lot is the shops he recommended to look at are all of them are run by cooperatives with local products that can give you long lasting memories. 100% recommendation❣️❣️❣️
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718loisc
Mar 11, 2024
A guide is essential in Fez - pick Mohammed. - We are an elderly couple touring Morocco by car. Quite by chance we came across somebody who recommended using Mohammed as a tour guide in Fez. What a brilliant “chance”. Mohammed was amazing, personable, very knowledgable (having been born and raised in Fez) and very considerate of our age. He went at a slower pace but kept us going so that we felt we had a real experience of Fez as a city. He found us seats when he could, a good coffee stop, an excellent lunch but also included so many of the ‘attractions’ we didn’t feel our age had been a handicap. We had a wonderful day, exhausted but in a nice way, and would thoroughly recommend him as a guide for anybody.
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