Fez: Full-Day Private Medina Tour with Artisan Visits and Souks
Fez: Full-Day Private Medina Tour with Artisan Visits and Souks
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Pickup and drop-off includedPickup and drop-off from your hotel or riad in Fes El Jdid 10 - 30 minutes before the activity starts. You will be contacted by WhatsApp with driver details and exact pick up time. - Private TourThis is a private tour for you and your group of family or friends
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Italian, Arabic -
Free cancellationYou can cancel this reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or riad in Fes El Jdid - Local guide
- Clean, air-conditioned vehicles
- Guided walking tour of the medina
- Visit to artisan workshops and historical sites
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Lunch - Attractions Entry Fees
- Pickup from your accommodation in Fez El Jdid15 minutes
- Place SeffarineBegin your journey at this historic square, famous for its metalworkers. Watch artisans shape copper, brass, and pewter into intricate lamps, trays, and teapots. Your guide will explain the significance of metalwork in Moroccan culture.30 minutes
- Chouara Tanneries and Al Quarawiyyine UniversityWalk to the iconic tanneries and view the dyeing pits from above. Learn about traditional leather production still practiced here. Then, admire the exterior of Al Quarawiyyine University, the world’s oldest, and hear about its role in Islamic education.40 minutes
- Attarine Souk and MedersaStroll through one of Fez’s most vibrant souks, filled with spices, perfumes, and textiles. Visit the Medersa Attarine, a beautifully decorated Islamic school with carved stucco, zellij tilework, and serene courtyards.30 minutes
- Nejjarine Square and Wood MuseumArrive at Nejjarine Square, known for its public fountain and traditional caravanserai now housing a woodcraft museum. See tools, furniture, and artwork crafted from Moroccan cedar.30 minutes
- Traditional Moroccan LunchPause at a renowned medina restaurant. Your guide will help you choose from options featuring tagines, couscous, or street food favorites. (Lunch not included in price.)1 hour
- South Tower (Borj Sud) and City RampartsDrive outside the medina to the South Tower for sweeping views of Fez’s rooftops and minarets. Stop along the ramparts and gates that once protected the ancient city.30 minutes
- Ceramics WorkshopVisit a traditional ceramics and pottery factory. Watch artisans spin clay, paint by hand, and create signature blue-and-white Fassi pottery. Learn about the firing process and see finished pieces in the showroom.30 minutes
- Dar El Makhzen (Royal Palace)Stand before the seven grand bronze doors of the royal palace, a symbol of Moroccan architecture. Though closed to the public, the ornate exterior and golden gates are a must-see.15 minutes
- Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate)End your tour at the iconic main gate of the medina, decorated in blue and green tiles. Capture photos and learn about its symbolism before returning to your accommodation.15 minutes
- Drop off at your Hotel15 minutes