- Fes - In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel or Riad and start the tour of the medina ramparts (2 hours). First, you will visit Fes El Jadid (14th century section), the Jewish quarter (Mellah), the synagogue or cemetery and the famous gates of the royal palace. Then, we continue to the Borj Nord for a panoramic view and end your outside tour in the pottery section, where you will visit the artisans making mosaics and tiles. Later, with your guide you will explore the old medina called Fes El Bali (9th century section). You will visit one of the famous Medersas (Quranic school) of the 14th century, the quaraouiyine university (the oldest university in the world), the seffarine (bronze) section , the Najjarine (Carpenters) Souk, the Nejjarine Fountain and Fondouk, and the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, the founder of Fez. Then, you will visit the tanneries ( the leather place), the weavers and enjoy lunch in a Moroccan restaurant.
- Private transportation
- Professional local guide
- Mineral water provided
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off service
- lunch
- All fees and/or taxes
In the early hours of the day, our guide and chauffeur will meet you at your place of stay or Riad to commence your exploration of the medina fortifications, a journey set to last 2 hours. Our first stop will be Fes El Jadid, a section dating back to the 14th century, followed by walks through the Jewish district (Mellah), the synagogue or cemetery, and the famed gates of the royal residence. Subsequently, we’ll make our way to the Borj Nord for a grand panoramic outlook and conclude the exterior tour at the pottery section where you’ll witness craftspeople engaged in creating mosaics and tiles. As the day proceeds, you and your guide will delve into the ancient medina, known as Fes El Bali, dating back to the 9th century. The tour will also guide you through one of the renowned Medersas (Quranic schools) from the 14th century, the Quaraouiyine university, which holds the title as the world’s oldest university, the Seffarine (bronze) section, and the bustling Najjarine (Carpenters) Souk.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.