Tours & Activities in Fes
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 understand their cultures, traditions, and customs. It taught me how to deal with them with courtesy and respect.
During this tour, we're going to stop by the famous historical sites of Fes such as:
Al Quaraouiyine Mosque and University ( from outside)
Sidi Moussa or chouara leather Tannery
Al-Attarine Madrasa (from outside)
Place Seffarine
Fabrics Dyers square
Moulay Idriss Mausoleum
Kifah kissariya
Al Attarine Stree
The tour will end at the main road leading to the Blue Gate. (Talaa Kbira)
Equipped with a fluency in English, a good knowledge of history and a fair sense of humour, your FES tour with me will be FEScinating.
Funky walking tour is not a shopping tour, but rather a 100% is culturel tour and this is The most important places we will visit during the visit to Fez Medina:
- Panoramic View of the old town.
- Andalusian Mosque.
- Fandouk: tradition Hôtel a Place where the caravans of merchants stop and can take shelter.
- Tannery Chouara: It's one of the three most famous tanneries in Fez.
- Al Qaraouine University: The Oldest University in the world..
- The Astronomical Observatory.
- Place seffarine، is still preserved today one of the oldest trades of Fez، that of the craftsmen boilermakers.
- The oldest library in Morocco just from outside because you need permission.
- Dyers market: dyeing old clothes and wool in the traditional way.
- Moroccan pastry market
- Blacksmiths Market.
- Moroccan accessory wedding market.
- Quissaria Kifah : traditional Shopping mall.
- Moulay Idriss Second: The founder of the city
- The Local Street Food In Fez.
- The narrowest Alley in Fez.
- Medarssa Attarine or Bouanania: Islamic school but just from the outside or you can do it by yourself and you have to pay 20 MAD to enter.
- And at the end of our visit I will take you back to the local food market for lunch or to restaurants where it has the terrace and WiFi ect, it depends on your choice.
I am an official tour guide in Fez and I will do my best to leave a great impression in your memory of our tour in the biggest maze in the world - the city of Fez.
**Meet your Host, Zakaria
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 handcrafts and more....
Where we'll meet
Fes heritage boutique
Monuments:
- Blue Gate
- Medersa Attarine or Bouanania (Fee entrance 20 Dh not included)
- Talaa Street
- Nejjarine Museum and Square (Fee entrance 20 Dh not included)
- Moulay Idriss II Mausoleum (The builder of the city of Fez)
- Al Quarawiyin University
- Tannerie Chowara or Sidi Moussa
- Copper Square
- Local Market
Ends in the main street of talaa
Discover the hidden gems of Fez with a local expert! Join me for an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets and historic landmarks of one of the world's oldest cities. Whether you're a history buff, a food lover, or simply eager to experience authentic Moroccan culture, my personalized tours offer something for everyone., I'm here to ensure your visit to Fez is truly memorable. Book your tour today and embark on an adventure that will leave you with stories to tell for a lifetime!
Just arrived in Fez and would like to visit its major landmarks? This free tour is the best way to discover the highlights in this beautiful Moroccan city.
Welcome to Fez!
So, you have finally arrived at the spiritual capital and oldest city of Morocco! Now you can finally enjoy all that this magical city has to offer, and if you want to know its secrets, I'd be happy to guide you through them!
The tour includes the historical monuments of the Medina of Fez and areas such as:
✅ Batha fountain (the start of the tour)
✅ Medersa attarine
✅ Nejjarine square and fountain
✅ Woodland Museum
✅ Mausoleum Mly Driss
✅ Quaraouiyine University
✅ The Kisariyat kifah
✅ The tanneries
✅ The dyers
✅ The handicraft
✅ Berber Pharmacy (on request)
✅ The Fez river (the end of the tour)
This visit is an excellent way to discover the narrowest streets, the history, the art and especially to taste the gastronomy of the city which is placed 2nd in the world!!
Socialize with other travelers and learn about the rich history the city has to offer, from the early Idrissid dynasty to the Alaouite dynasty, including the Almoravids, Almohades, Merinids and Saadians. Learn about the stages of leather craftsmanship, and all the things to do and eat while you're here to make sure you don't miss a thing in this beautiful place!!
The tour is going to be very interesting and sometimes in several languages to satisfy everyone. i'm sure you will not regret it.
Book now and hope to see you all soon!!
N.B : the minimum of walkers is 4
Spend a night in a traditional haima in the middle of the desert on this 2-day trip to the desert of Merzouga, which ends in Marrakech.
We invite you to join us and discover the history, culture, traditions and local lifestyle of Morocco. Whether it is your first time in Fez or not, we offer you our services and experiences. Our tour is complete and will show you the most authentic monuments of the Medina such as: -The blue door-The madrasas, -The Seffarine square (copper and brass square), -The oldest university in Alkaraouine, -The tanneries.
I'm Youssef your tour guide firstly big welcome in the largest city in Morocco,We will show you the alleys of the city and the narrow streets and make sure that you get many information about Moroccan culture and handicrafts of morocco, I speak English which is very crucial to pass the information to my guests with great fluency and ease. Fes is a mysterious and fascinating city with a lot of hidden secrets; and I'm very passionate about sharing these secrets and events with my guests. I have some knowledge of Fes history, traditions and culture, but I have also designed a tour whereby my guests will be involved in sharing these values with locals; which they wouldn't be able to do if they were on their own. I take tourists through the back and very narrow twisting alleyways which are not listed in GPSs and Maps. In this tour you can see the historical monuments and Moroccan handicraft wich make you full of pieces of information about all