Full-Day Guided City Tour of Fes

Discover the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco with a full-day guided city tour of Fes, one of the country’s most iconic imperial cities. Explore the labyrinthine streets of the Fes el-Bali Medina, the oldest in Morocco, and learn about centuries of fascinating history, art, and tradition with a certified local guide. Pair this enriching experience with other journeys like the 3-day desert journey with camel trek, the 4-day tour from Fes to Marrakech, or the 15-day Morocco cultural tour, extending your adventure beyond the medina into the wider Moroccan landscape. For more on the city’s legacy, visit the University of Al Quaraouiyine, one of the oldest existing universities in the world.

Highlights:

• Explore Fes el-Bali, one of the world’s oldest medinas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Admire the Bab Boujloud Gate, famed for its blue and green ceramic tiles

• Visit the Merinid Tombs and enjoy a panoramic view of the old city

• Tour the Al-Qarawiyyin University, the oldest functioning university in the world

• Discover Fes ceramics at a local artisan workshop

• Walk through colorful souks, bustling with life and filled with spices, fabrics, and handicrafts

• Visit the ramparts and museums that preserve the city’s rich legacy

Tour Itinerary:

Departure:

• Pickup Time: 08:45 AM from your hotel or riad in Fes

• Start Time: 09:00 AM

Your journey begins at the city’s ancient gates—Bab El Guissa, Bab Ftouh, and Bab Jdid—and continues with a deep dive into Fes el-Bali, the original city founded by Idriss I in the 8th century. Stroll through the maze-like alleyways of the medina with your guide and discover historical treasures around every corner.

Visit the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University, explore the vibrant Attarine Souk, and admire traditional Fassi architecture at the Bou Inania Madrasa. You’ll also get the chance to watch artisans crafting world-renowned Fes pottery and mosaics during a stop at a ceramic cooperative.

Head to the Merinid Tombs, perched on a hill just outside the medina, for a stunning panoramic view of the city. Along the way, your guide will bring centuries of Moroccan history to life, from the city’s founding to its time as a capital of Islamic scholarship and art.

Return:

• Return Time: Approximately 6:00 PM