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Fez Medina Cultural Walking Tour: An Exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Embark on a captivating Fez Medina Cultural Walking Tour and immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the maze-like alleyways, bustling cafes, and unique traditions that make this experience truly unforgettable.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Medina of Fez - You’ll spend your half-day cultural guided walking tour of the Fez el-Bali (Oldest Fez) with a local professional tour guide who knows the Fez Medina like the back of their hands. Meander around the intricate alleyways of the Medina, learn about the history and appreciate the deep-rooted heritage that has been preserved since the foundation of the city. You’ll be taken back to medieval times and you’ll see why it’s the largest carfree districts in the world and why it’s a UNESCO World Site Heritage. To sum it up all, this is going to be a lifetime experience!
- Mosque and University Kairaouine - Pass by the oldest formal university in the Islamic World, built by Fatima Al-Fihri in 859 offering Islamic Education. Even Though non-Muslims are not allowed to get inside the building but just learning about the university is enlightening.
- Fontaine Nejjarine - Stop by the elegant Nejjarine Fountain, which is beautifully decorated in Zellij-tilework. The fountain was used for ablutions, where visitors performed the ritual purification known as wudu–the washing of hands, feet, mouth, face, nose, head, and ears with intention. It’s built outside the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts…
- Museo Nejjarine - The Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts goes back to 1711 being in the first place, a Fondouk, which is a lodging house for travelers with a designated courtyard where merchants used to store and sell their wares. Its actual name was Its name was Fondak En Nejjarin or Caravanserai of the Guild of Carpenters…
- Chouara Tannery - The tanneries go back to the 11th century and still operating in the same fashion as it did in the early centuries. They have become one of the main attractions in Fez producing an excellent quality of leather using traditional dyes ingredients like cow urine, pigeon feces, salt, water, hides of cow, goat, sheep and camel…
What's Included
- English speaking local tour guide
- Unique Experiences
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Historical Sites, Museums & Attractions
Additional Information
Are you searching for an unforgettable journey that will permanently imprint itself in your memories? If so, register for the ultimate Fez Medina Cultural Walking Tour. Step into a bygone era, as Fez el-Bali is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and stands as the world’s largest pedestrian-only zone. The only forms of transport are donkeys and mules. With its labyrinth of countless narrow passageways brimming with enigma, lively coffee shops, children at play, women taking bread to the community ovens, the resonant call to prayers, and men clad in traditional Jellabas… these are just some of the authentic cultural encounters you’ll experience…
- children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Bab Boujloud
Your tour guide will meet you in front of the Bab Boujloud or the Blue Gate at 10 am. We'll communicate the full name of your tour guide & he/she will present themselves (please note that their names are shown on their official tour guiding ID so that you can easily avoid any confusion).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Julie_i
Jun 5, 2021
Awesome experience! A “must-do” in Fes! - Awesome tour through the Medina. Fatima was so kind, genuine, and knowledgeable. We saw so much and learned a lot about the incredible history of this area. I highly recommend you take this tour with Fatima - you won’t regret it.
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