Fez Cultural and Handicraft Tour: Explore Historic Medina and Ancient Artisan Crafts
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68 Ratings
Fes
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Fez on a guided tour of the historic medina. Discover ancient artisan crafts, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in Moroccan cuisine.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Fes - 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. If you wish, You can continue the tour for more exploration of the medina.
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Mineral water
What's Not Included
- lunch
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
Accompanied by your guide, you’ll journey through the historic quarter known as Fes El Bali, a relic of the 9th century. You’ll pay a visit to one of the renowned 14th century Medersas (Quranic school), the Quaraouiyine University, a site that boasts the title of world’s oldest university, and the Seffarine area known for its bronze works. You’ll explore the Najjarine Souk (Carpenters’ Market), the stunning Nejjarine Fountain and Fondouk, and the burial site of Moulay Idriss II, the man who founded Fez. Following this, you’ll be given a tour of the tanneries renowned for their leather, meet the local weavers and partake in a traditional Moroccan lunch at a local eatery. If desired, you’re welcome to extend the tour for a deeper discovery of the medina.
Location
Fes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(68 Ratings)
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Okc_9698
Jan 6, 2024
Great guide - Khalafa is a great tour guide. He knows a lot and he makes the tour entertaining too. We never felt rushed at all. He is more like a friend who takes you to a walk while he tell you the history of FeZ!
Pay little more and get the best
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Happiness45335129491
Jan 5, 2024
Fes tour - Fes is a crazy town,but it suited us...our guide navigated thrue the streets like an expert...I liked the tea tour the best...
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Greghb4783rg
Nov 26, 2023
Like walking around Fes with the mayor of Fes. - Getting a tour of Fes with Khlafa is like walking around with the mayor. He knows everything and everyone, communicates and educates well, is personable and interesting. Know that while you see the impressive handicrafts (tile making, carpets, weaving, leather tanning, embroidery, etc.), you do have the option (and slight pressure) to buy from the respective shop owners. (We regret none of our purchases, negotiate away!) It was the highlight of our trip to Morocco (and we went also to Rabat, Marrakech, Meknes and Casablanca). Thanks Khlafa!
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Fdsaago1
Nov 8, 2023
Exhilarating! - The city was amazing. The tour guide was very knowledgeable in the cultural history of Morocco, especially Fez. He took to all the nooks and cranies of Fez. The scenes were breathtaking.
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Monicavi1334fu
Nov 8, 2023
Fantastic tour with Khalafa! - Excelente tour with Khalafa. We learned a lot information, the tour was interesting and important to me about Fez and medina, I recommend this tour
Thanks Khalafa!
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Tara_h
Oct 11, 2023
Great tour through the medina in Fez - We loved this tour. Mr. Khlafa told us so many fascinating things about places in the medina. He is a great guide and able to answer any questions, and also adjust the tour to your specific interests. We learned alot, and were never taken to any shops that we didn't ask to see. Highly recommended !
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754shirleyi
Sep 29, 2023
New Experience and New Friends - We had been anticipating our trip to Fes and we’re not disappointed. Our guide was complete and took us to a number or artisan co-ops. We learned so much as we watched things being made. My favorite part was when we said we did not want a full meal but a snack and he took us to this little hole in the wall and we ate charcoal kefta sandwiches and met some lovely women who shared their lunch with us.
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Meander04651127016
Sep 26, 2023
Highly Recommend! - This tour was great value for our money. We got to see so many parts of the old medina we would not have seen on our own. Our tour guide always made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves and picked us up on time at our riad. He gave us the option of adding a driving tour to the itinerary, which included transport to a few sites outside the old medina, for only 300MAD extra. Overall, we really enjoyed the history lessons were given and the amazing sites we got to see. The restaurant we went to for lunch was beautiful and the food was delicious as well. Highly recommend this tour if you spend a day in Fes.
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Sarahe749
Sep 17, 2023
Wonderful glimpse into the Medina - Khlafa gave a great tour of the Medina of Fez adding interesting historical details on our tour. The recent earthquake has not impacted tourism services in Fez. Don’t hesitate to come.
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Facenorth
Sep 20, 2023
Walking in the Fes Medina - This tour is a walk through the Fes Medina. It can be difficult to navigate the Medina on your own. During this tour you are taken to particular shops where you are left with store owners or salespeople who are very keen for you to buy them. I did request time to stop for a cold drink during the walk as it was hot but that wasn’t accommodated.
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