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Activity Fez, Morocco
Fes Full Day Private Guided Tour
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About this activity
Join a private guide for a fascinating tour of Fez and discover historic sites, winding lanes, and the bustling heart of the city. Follow narrow streets into the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stopping at mosques, a celebrated madrasa, and the colorful Fez tanneries, which date back to Medieval times. Throughout the day, you’ll enjoy the flexible, personal experience of a private guide, with time to shop, explore, sample local treats, or just soak up the vibrant atmosphere at your own pace. Private tour of Fez with a local guide Visit the UNESCO-listed medina, or old city Learn about local history Customizable tour can be tailored to you All transport by private vehicle Pickup and drop-off at your hotel.
At a glance
- Duration
- 8–9 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Operated by
- TOWARD MOROCCO TOURS
Ages: Infants (1–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Private transportation
- Included: Local guide
- Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Included: Bottled water
- Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Not included: tips (optional)
- Not included: Lunch
- Not included: Entrance Fees: 20 DH per person for borj sud
- Not included: Entrance Fees: 20 DH per person for Bouanania
Itinerary
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20 min Admission included
Your guide will you at your hotel or riad in Fez before beginning your guided tour of the medina - one of the world’s largest walled-in cities. You will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets, and many other art objects of Morocco. You will visit Mosques including the Quaraouiyine Mosque founded in 859 by Fatima el Fihri and the Andalusian Mosque dating back to 860 (entry is not permitted to non-Muslims) and fountains (including the Nejjarine fountain),
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Andalusian Mosque
20 min Admission included
You will visit Mosques including the Quaraouiyine Mosque founded in 859 by Fatima el Fihri and the Andalusian Mosque dating back to 860
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20 min
he iconic Blue Gate of Fes. This beautifully decorated gate is the main entrance to the old city (Medina) and is an architectural masterpiece adorned with intricate blue tiles. Take some time to appreciate its stunning craftsmanship.
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30 min Admission not included
The Madrasa Bou Inania is a madrasa in Fes, Morocco, founded in AD 1350–56 by Abu Inan Faris. It is widely acknowledged as a high point of Marinid architecture and of historic Moroccan architecture generally Entrance fee: 20 DH per person ( not included)
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20 min
The Dar al-Makhzen or Royal Palace of Fez is the royal palace of the King of Morocco in the city of Fez, Morocco. Its original foundation dates back to the foundation of Fes el-Jdid, the royal citadel of the Marinid dynasty, in 1276 CE. Most of the palace today dates from the Alaouite era Of course you cannot enter the Palace so you will enjoy the gates.
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15 min
The Zawiya of Moulay Idris II is a zawiya in Fez, Morocco. It contains the tomb of Idris II, who ruled Morocco from 807 to 828 and is considered the main founder of the city of Fes. It is located in the heart of Fes el-Bali, the UNESCO-listed old medina of Fez, and is considered one of the holiest shrines in Morocco. Entrance is not possible for non Muslims.
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Chouara Tannery
one hour
Chouara Tannery is one of the three tanneries in the city of Fez, Morocco. It is the largest tannery in the city and one of the oldest. It is located in the Fes el Bali, the oldest medina quarter of the city, near the Saffarin Madrasa along the Oued Fes. Since the inception of the city, the tanning industry has been continually operating in the same fashion as it did in the early centuries. Today, the tanning industry in the city is considered one of the main tourist attractions.
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Borj Sud
one hour Admission not included
Borj Sud is a fort in the city of Fez, Morocco. It was first established around 1582 by the Saadian dynasty, likely modeled after Portuguese forts of the time. It is located on the hills overlooking the old city from the south, across the valley from its sister fort, Borj Nord, on the hills to the north of the city. Today it is also known as a prime lookout point over the old city. Entrance Fees: 20 DH per person. ( not included)
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Riad Dar Senhaji
- Sais Airport
- Hotel & Spa Riad Dar Bensouda
- Royal Mirage Fes
We pick up all travelers from their accommodation in Fes either from Hotels or Riads or Airport
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
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| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Disclaimer : the totalduration is 8 to 9 hours the remaning time is for walking or transportation from one attraction to an other
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