Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin) Tours and Activities

Follow winding streets into the heart of the Fez medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided walking tour through the walled city. Pass a series of historic mosques, the Nejjarine Fountain, an iconic madrasa, and the colorful tannery, then browse for handicrafts at a traditional souk, or market. Walking alongside an expert local guide, you’ll learn the stories behind the medina’s intricate gates, with tips on where to eat, drink, and explore in one of Morocco’s most vibrant cities.

Our tour guides are very friendly, passionate about their culture and very well educated about the rich history of the city... Our tours is cultural and handicraft

Join a private guide for a fascinating tour of Fez and discover historic sites, winding lanes, and the bustling heart of the city. Follow narrow streets into the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stopping at mosques, a celebrated madrasa, and the colorful Fez tanneries, which date back to Medieval times. Throughout the day, you’ll enjoy the flexible, personal experience of a private guide, with time to shop, explore, sample local treats, or just soak up the vibrant atmosphere at your own pace.

Our tour guides are very friendly, passionate about their culture and very well educated about the rich history of the city... Our tours is cultural and handicraft

Exploring the Old Medina on your own is a little bit risky due to the numerous look-alike alleys. So through this experience, I would like to introduce to you the Old Medina of Fes and its Ramparts by telling you all about the Historical background and local cultural anecdotes. Through my journey in Fes, I have convinced many travelers from all around the world that the Fes Medina is the best one in Morocco, and I would be excited to do that with you too!

In the heart of this spiritual and thousand-year-old capital of Morocco, is one of the the most famous areas of Fez, that of the old medina, called "Fes El bali". This district has been under the protection of UNESCO since 1981 due to its preservation in matter of the traditional occupation of the place and of these various monuments and its architecture. This guided this tour will allow you to the discover the tangible and intangible heritage of the city of Fez. It will highlight places frequented by the local population, historical monuments, Monuments of academic, political and social importance. Throughout this tour your experienced and dynamic guide will give you details including history and about each attractions and the cultures associated with it.

Fes Medina has always been a maze for many travelers and visitors. hence, our majestic tour tend to provide a very memorable tour through the oldest city and its secrets. the experience will blend the professionalism of a licensed tour guide and the know how of a native. We will help you visit all the important points of interest with a concise description of the history, culture and the traditions of one of the oldest biggest cities arround the World and it has always been a UNESCO heritage site in 1981. The city of Fes it is looking like a labyrinth with more than 9600 narrow streets. in our guided tour we will make sure you will have a memorable experience through the old Medina.

Tick off all of Fez’s most historic hotspots in a single day on this in-depth guided tour, which takes you from the labyrinthine Medina, the world-famous tanneries, and the centuries-old ramparts. Tours involve a mix of walking and sightseeing by private vehicle, so you’ll be able to cover more sights in less time—with no shopping stops.

-Faran or the communal oven, a traditional underground wood-fire oven, where local families bring dough on trays to be cooked for a little fee, -Baghrir pause, or Moroccan pancake version, served both in the morning for breakfast and early evening as locals call it Casse la croute ( snack). -Sweets & pastries pause: Taste the famous Chabakiya usually served on the month of Ramadan main meal, a chewy yet crunchy, sesame, honey & turmeric fragrant cookie. -Harira pause: Harira is the most famous soup in Morocco and its a main dish in Ramadan and goes well with Chabakiya, Harira is velvety, chunky soup made of tomatoes, herbs, pulses & meat. -Morocco grilled lamb Kefta: grounded meat seasoned a la Marocain, incredibly juicy, cooked on charcoal

Join a private guide on a full-day tour of the Fez medina, a fascinating walled city that’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll enter Bab Boujloud gate, then visit a series of spiritual and cultural landmarks, from a pair of historic madrasas to the Nejjarine Museum. Continue to colorful tanneries before leaving the medina for a trip to the Royal Palace and Bab Fettouh cemetery, where you’ll find sweeping views across the city. With the personal service of a private guide, this full-day tour is ideal for first-time visitors.

Fez is enthralling tradition In its heyday, Fez attracted scholars and philosophers, mathematicians and lawyers, astronomers and theologians. Craftsmen built them houses and palaces, kings endowed mosques and medersas (religious schools), and merchants offered exotic wares from the silk roads and sub-Saharan trade routes. Fes is a city whose cultural and spiritual lineage beguiles visitors. Something of the medieval remains in the world’s largest car-free urban area: donkeys cart goods down the warren of alleyways.

Follow ancient, winding lanes into the heart of the Fez Medina with a 6-hour, private walking tour that’s the perfect way to experience this fascinating medieval city. Discover historic mosques and hidden caravanserais, and see a legendary pair of madrasas. Take in picturesque gates, the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and the city’s distinctive, colorful tanneries. Learn about the history and culture of one of Morocco’s Imperial Cities, and enjoy the flexibility of a private tour to explore at your own pace, with time to visit the places that interest you most.

Visiting the Medina of Fez, is to take a trip back in time. Wandering the narrow alleyways is like taking a time machine, back centuries ago. It is live, vibrant and open-air museum.

Visit one of the world’s greatest craft centres, FES. In this tour, you will go right  inside the artisans workshops and cooperatives. You will watch the craftsmen working, talk to them and learn How It's Made. Explore the wide range of stunning crafts and arts such leatherwork, brass etching, woodcarving,  silk weaving, wood painting, pottery making, colourful embroidery, hand-stitched kaftans, hand-loomed carpets, finely woven cotton and silk scarves. Visit the medieval Chaouwara Tanneries, where leather is treated, dyed and dried in a process that has never changed for hundreds of years. Visit Foundoks where artisans use wool, cotton, and natural silk to craft material for colorful Djellabas, scarves, turbans, and bed covers; the dyers’ street, where artisans dip strands of cactus silk into  buckets of natural dyes. visit the coppersmiths of Seffarine Square,where the sound of hammers pummeling away at metal is never-ending. Your Fes visit with me will be FEScinating.

Jump with me into a time machine and travel 1200 years back in History. My name is Abdou Rahim. I was born and grew up in the historical car-free medina of Fes. I'm a Professional Tour Guide (licensed by the Ministry of Tourism). I love to show tourists our historical sights and attractions, but most of all, l love to tell them why they are important, to relate relevant stories and events to these sights. I like to capture their attention and make them feel as though they are part of the story. l have met tourists from all parts of the world , which helped me discover and understand their cultures, traditions, and customs. It taught me how to deal with them with courtesy and respect. Tourists come to visit our country to have an enjoyable time; Equipped with a fluency in English, a good knowledge of history and a fair sense of humour, I feel it's my duty to help them achieve that goal and make sure their Fes tour with me is FEScinating.

Although we will try to make the itinerary as complete as possible, being a private tour, it can always be adapted to your concerns. All our guides are official and speak perfect Languages.

My experience as a Tour guide in Fez allowed me to get the opportunity and be in touch with different cultures and traditions to explore the secrets of each place in one of the oldest cities in the world. Born, raised, and based in Fez, I'm excited to meet new people from other countries. We will travel together through the time to discover the hidden secret of Fez and its inspiring culture, food, locals lifestyle, artisanal handicrafts, and more... NB: Sometimes we can make the tour in Spanish and English.

Have a memorable day in the oldest city of Morocco with Recommended Moroccan Tours. See the most unique medina in the world. Explore thousands of alleys and many historical monuments. Get lost in the culture, while learning the history of Fes.

Please, if the itineraries we offer do not satisfy what you are looking for, please contact us and we will provide you with the itinerary that corresponds to your needs and your budget.

Accompanied by an official guide mastering the desired language, you will be lead into the history of the medina through its historical monuments and crafts. This visit will make you discover all the mains attractions and secrets of Fez medina.

Make the most of your time in a UNESCO World Heritage city on this private walking tour of Fez led by an art historian guide. In addition to navigating while you take in the scenery, your guide offers background and stories often unheard by visitors about the city’s top cultural and architectural landmarks. Highlights include artisan shops, fountains, gardens, the Batha Museum, Jewish Quarter, and the gates of the Royal Palace. Private tour ensures a personal experience Visit top landmarks with an art historian guide Hear facts and anecdotes often missed by visitors Convenient pickup from local accommodations

A private tour to Fez and enjoy the VIP treatment. Your own driver guide, fully qualified and accredited, will allow you to experience in the best possible way. Our private day tours and activities will allow you to enjoy the beauties of Morocco; a guided tour to Bali; Bab Boujloud, the Qaraouiyine mosque; the Marinids Tombs - and have a lovely day! Finally, Return to Chefchaouen at 6:00 PM.

Visiting the Medina of Fes, is to take a trip back in time. Wandering the narrow alleyways is like taking a time machine, back centuries ago. It is live, vibrant and open-air museum.

This tour gaves the opportunity to solo travellers also couples to meet other Travellers from Different Nationlaties to share experiences also visit the city together .it's a good way to get new friends .