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Fes City Tour: Discover Hidden Treasures
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42 Ratings
Fès
Join me, your friendly and experienced local guide, for an immersive half-day journey through the enchanting city of Fes. As a passionate resident, I’m excited to share the hidden treasures, vibrant culture, and rich history that make Fes one of Morocco’s most captivating destinations.
Join me, your friendly and experienced local guide, for an immersive half-day journey through the enchanting city of Fes. As a passionate resident, I’m excited to share the hidden treasures, vibrant culture, and rich history that make Fes one of Morocco’s most captivating destinations.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bab Bou Jeloud - Begin the Fez Medina walking tour at Bab Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate), located on the western side of the Medina. Originally constructed in the 12th century, it was redesigned as a triple-arched gate in 1913 by the French to provide a more impressive entrance to the city.
- Bou Inania Medersa - After passing through the gate, take a…
- Bab Bou Jeloud - Begin the Fez Medina walking tour at Bab Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate), located on the western side of the Medina. Originally constructed in the 12th century, it was redesigned as a triple-arched gate in 1913 by the French to provide a more impressive entrance to the city.
- Bou Inania Medersa - After passing through the gate, take a quick left, then a right onto Talaa Kebira. As you pass numerous intriguing stalls and cafés, make a stop at Medersa Bou Inania (20 Drh). Built in the 1350s, this madersa is the most exquisite theological school in the city and includes a complete mosque.
- Chouara Tannery - Situated in Fes el Bali, the oldest medina quarter of the city, near the Saffarin Madrasa along the Oued Fes.
- Place R’cif - Turn right, passing the dyers’ souk and mirror stalls along Leather Street before reaching the delightful Place Seffarine.
- Fes el-Bali - You are now back on the main shopping streets. The stunning Souk el Attarine offers a variety of clothes and jewelry and is adjacent to the highly ornate mausoleum of Moulay Idriss III. Built in 1323, many consider this the heart of the Medina.
- Museo Nejjarine - Explore the Henna Souk and the Museum of Woods, Arts & Crafts (20 Drh) at the restored fondouk in Place an-Nejjarine. Then, proceed along Talaa Seghira and return to the Blue Gate to find a spot for a late lunch.
- Place Seffarine - Place Seffarine is an ideal location for a break. Enjoy a sweet mint tea on the pavement at Crèmerie la Place and observe the metal-workers as they skillfully shape their copper pots and pans.
What's Included
- Bilingual guide (English and French)
- Bilingual guide (English and French)
What's Not Included
- The entrance fee to Mederssa Bou Inania is 2 euros per person
- The entrance fee to Nejjarine is 2 euros per person
- The entrance fee to Mederssa Bou Inania is 2 euros per person
- The entrance fee to Nejjarine is 2 euros per person
Location
Rue de la poste
We meet you in the front of poste Office Batha
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(42 Ratings)
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672bouchrab
Aug 21, 2024
Super Good Guide - Very good Guide who knew how to adapt to small children and adults with a smile and good mood.
The visits were rich in explanations at more than reasonable Awards.
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Hung_n
Jun 15, 2024
Nice city tour with a friendly local - Idriss make us like Fes a lot more. He very friendly, supportive and knowledgeable. He introduced the history of the Medina, local food, recommended some good restaurants, especially he explained the style and functions of architecture and even why the city has a lot of cats. He also took a lot of pictures for us to memorise the trip. We feel lucky to choose his tour after the scam on the day we arrived, make us believe that Fes is still a worth visit city.
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Justin_s
Jun 4, 2024
A fantastic tour with a friendly guide - Idriss is very friendly guide. He is very knowledgeable and he shared a lot of interesting information about the medina. The places he took us to (incl those in the itinerary and extra places that we would like to visit such as carpet shops, restaurant recommendation) were all worth going. As he said, he wouldn’t take us to bad places!
Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who would like to enjoy a half day tour in the medina with a knowledgeable and friendly guide
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Kali_story
May 29, 2024
A perfect visit for our day of arrival in Fez - We spent almost 4 hours with Driss and loved everything! Thanks to him we saw the essentials, met passionate and exciting people and at the end of our visit he took us to a very good restaurant with a pretty terrace.
And thank you for the recommendation of the other restaurant Driss, we were amazed! 😍
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801woutm
May 25, 2024
Best tour guide for Fez medina - Great visit with Idriss who showed us the medina of Fez. As he grew up in the city, he has lots of knowledge, knows the people and vendors, and shows you the highlights during a 3 hour tour. He picked us up at the riad in the morning. Idriss speaks perfect English and French and is very friendly.
I highly recommend you book him to visit the medina the firts time. Well worth the time and money.
Thanks again Idriss.
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Markva129pn
May 14, 2024
Great experience with a great guide! - We had a really great tour with an really good guide, Idriss! He showed us a lot of hidden gems of the medina but also the highlights, such as the tannery and madrassa. He asked several times if we wanted to see or do something, so he adjust his plan to yours. Idriss speaks very good English and knew a lot. We would definitely recommend him as a guide!
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Stay22972176513
May 12, 2024
An exceptional moment - Excellent tour in the medina with great flexibility from our super guide: Ba Driss who knows Fes and the Fassis like the back of his hand. We were really able to see everything we wanted. This allowed us to visit historic places and discover other artisans as well. Thank you a thousand times for everything.
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J2526ilkamals
May 4, 2024
The highlight of our trip. - Idriss was a fantastic local guide. From Fes, his knowledge of the area, its architecture and its history were fantastic. He was very personable, and had answers to all of our questions. He was very patient as we took our time exploring the bustling medina, the beautiful Al-Attarine madrasa, the impressive tanneries, and lots more!
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Zlandrews2018
May 4, 2024
Fantastic tour of Fes - We had a really great time exploring the old medina with Idriss. He is a very kind and knowledgable man who speaks many languages and was able to explain lots about the local history to us. He did not try to sell us anything and waited patiently whilst we looked around. Would really recommend taking a tour with him - it enhanced our experience of Fes. Thank you Idriss for a wonderful day!
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Jetschenk
May 2, 2024
Very well informed guide - We had a great tour with Mr Idriss! We would highly recommend him! He knows a lot, is very friendly and humble. No cousins to shop just a very informed tour!
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