Fez in One Day: Qaraouiyine Mosque, Tanneries, Medersa & Mellah...
Fez in One Day: Qaraouiyine Mosque, Tanneries, Medersa & Mellah...
Fez’s old medina – The biggest urban car-free zone in the world, Fez, a UNESCO sight, is a massive labyrinth of dusty alleys, sumptuous houses and palaces, hectic markets, and innumerable stories. The joy of visiting Fez consists largely in simply meandering through this medieval urban jungle. Among the many things we’ll discover are the recently restored leather tanneries, the Foundouk Nejjarine woodworking museum, the Dar el-Magana water clock, the serene Bou Inania Koranic school, the Moulay Idriss II Mausoleum, and the Karaouiyne university (the oldest university in the world), just to name a few!
If you are interested for Souvenir shopping – As the center of the Moroccan handicraft industry, Fes is also the perfect place to do some souvenir shopping. Scarves, leather goods, carpets, spices, metal goods, pottery, etc., Fez has it all!
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Bab Bou Jeloud
This gorgeous blue gate leads you straight to the heart of the medina. In the evening it gets very busy near this gate, but at this time you can also snap the best pics of this impressive monument.
30 minutesBou Inania Medersa
Now you can enjoy the marvellous architecture and the beautiful interior of this gorgeous building. Mosaics brighten up the space in flashy and sober colors, while beautiful woodcarving elevates the gates and other passages into precious works of art.
40 minutesChouara Tannery
After having pinched your nostrils on the rooftop –to soften leather, pigeon droppings are used, and this sometimes leads to smelly situations…– you’ll get another guided tour through a huge store full of leather items. Not so keen on buying a souvenir? Then just give a small tip as a thank you for the tour and awesome view.
50 minutesFez Mellah
Be sure to take a look at the Dahan Synagogue and the Jewish Cemetery (which you can also see from the roof of the synagogue). It’s nice to see how different the architecture of this population is compared to the dominant Arab architecture and culture.
1 hourRoyal Palace of Fez
Unfortunately, you can’t enter the palace as a visitor, but it still looks spectacular from the outside! It’s mainly the richly decorated Moorish gate that gets all the attention. Don’t forget your selfie stick!
30 minutesJardin Jnan Sbil
Picking oranges, standing on the grass or trying to cool yourself with the refreshing water is not allowed! The many park overseers are better trained than guard dogs and they don’t mind to send a strict whistling signal into your direction when a violation has been seen.
30 minutesSouk el Henna
Every so much steps your mouth will drop open or your eyes will keep blinking. Gosh… I really loved this medina!
30 minutesMarinid Tombs
Fez is beautiful during the daytime, but at sunset this Moroccan spot becomes even more enchanting!
30 minutesIncluded
- A Bespoke Tour ( Short Stop @ Traditional Riad for Mint Tea )
- Private Transportation
- Local Expert Guide ( Personalized welcome)
- Qaraouiyine Mosque Guided Tour
- Skip- The - Line Access @ The Medersa Bou Inania & Medersa el-Attarine
- Mellah, the Jewish Heritage ( Aben- Danan Synagogue) & The King' Palace
- Ceramic's Village & Panoramic View
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.