This full-day guided tour explores Fes el Bali, the old walled medina and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the Mellah and Borj Nord to the Qarawiyyin Mosque, the Chouara Tanneries, and the workshops lining Talaa Kbira and Talaa Sghira.

The Fes guided tour is one of our most engaging cultural tours, set in a historical city that witnessed the rise and fall of several dynasties during its 12 centuries long history. Fes is among the most significant cities in the Islamic world, and its remarkable history certainly won’t leave you indifferent.

Our Fes Guided Tour starts at 9.30 am when you’ll meet with our licensed, professional, and multilingual guide of the city, beginning at the Borj Nord (Northern tower), a fort built by the Saadi Dynasty that lets you enjoy an unmatched view of the Medina, from the Mallah (The Jewish Neighborhood), historically home to one of Morocco’s largest and most significant Jewish communities, to the Ibn Danan synagogue, The Door of the king’s Palace and the stunning Jnan Sbil Garden, an ideal stop if you wish to take a breath of fresh air among the green, before diving into one of the 9000 streets of the Medina, a true urban labyrinth that dates back to the 12th century.

Fes Medina is its intricate city, with a small-scale industrial world that spans from handicrafts to traditional industries. Our Fes Medina walking tour will allow you to visit several important monuments such as: Bab Boujeloud, “The Blue Gate” of Fez which is the most distinguished door of the Medina, artistically decorated with traditional mosaic and carvings; the splendid Andalusian-styled fountains like the Nejjarine fountain; The Qarawiyyin University and Mosque, considered the first university in the world according to UNESCO and one of the largest and significant mosques in Morocco, Africa and the entire Islamic world; Medersas (Koranic school) and mosque, founded in the 13th century and still providing an astounding example of the magnificence of the Arabic-Andalusian architecture and Mosaic; Batha Palace which has been turned into a museum of traditional arts and crafts; Chouara Tanneries that are representative of the city of Fes; Souks like the Souk Attarine, one of the most festive corners of the city where you can find a wide variety of spices and dry plants; and lastly, The Bou Inania Madrasa minaret.

In our Fes guided tours, we will explore the two main streets of the Medina, “Talaa Kbira” and “Talaa Sghira”, whose courses run parallel and end up crossing in the heart of the city. Along these streets, you’ll find plenty of shops for handicrafts of bronze, metal, leather, ceramic, and jewelry, as well as antiquities and carpet shops. Everything you’ll see will confirm to you that Fes is the soul and heart of Morocco, a cultural nucleus that leaves much to explore.

At the end of the Fes Medina walking tour, you’ll return to your hotel accompanied by our guide.