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Full-Day Guided Tour of Fez: Explore Fez el-Bali and Discover Rich City History
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Join this comprehensive full-day guided tour of Fez el-Bali, the oldest part of Fez, and explore its rich history. Visit the Royal Palace, pottery & ceramics cooperative, Jewish Quarter, and more.
Duration:
6 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…
- Royal Palace of Fez - Take pictures by the golden gates of the Royal palace and stretch your legs in the adjacent Mellah (Jewish Quarter)
- Borj Sud - Enjoy the panoramic view of Fez el-Bali uphill while learning about its history, architecture, and lifestyle. Your tour guide will give you an overview of what you can expect during the tour.
What's Included
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Transportation included
- Unique experiences
Additional Information
Sign up for this comprehensive full-day tour of Fez that joins both the sightseeing tour around the Fez el-Bali (the oldest Fez). Enjoy the stunning views of the Medina uphill, visit the pottery & ceramics cooperative, take pictures by the golden gates of the Royal Palace, meander around the former Jewish Quarter (Mellah) with the possibility to include a visit to the synagogue. Explore the mysterious Fez el-Bali (Oldest Fez) with its intricate alleyways, bustling cafes, vibrant Souks, museums, pass by Koranic Schools, visit the tanneries…The overall experience is memorable and your tour guide will make it more interesting thanks to the vast knowledge & experiences he/she has acquired over the years within the walls of the Medina.
- children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Medina of Fez
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Rflloyd1
Nov 9, 2022
Full day tour of Fez - If going to Fez, we highly recommend learning with these guys. Mohammed was our guide for the full day tour of Fez.
Very punctual, polite and knowledgeable. We have come away understanding a lot more of the area, it’s history and people.
10/10 for Mohammed. Thanks and we’ll be passing onto friends visiting from the UK and NZ
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