Full-Day Sightseeing Tour in Fes

Overview :

With this Full-Day Tour, you’ll be able to stop at all the main points of interests that are worth visiting in Fes. You’ll be in good hands with your knowledgeable and passionate local guide who will point out things you may not have noticed on your own. You’ll gain insights and information that you may not get from a typical tour. Check the itinerary and join us to immerse yourself in the Moroccan history and culture!

Highlights :

• Visiting Al Quaraouiyine, the oldest university in the world.
• Exploring the old medina with the tanneries
• Meeting local artisans in their shops
• Exploring the narrow streets lined with shops selling fruit, spices, Berber carpets, and other Moroccan crafts

Program details :

1 DAY 1 : Full-Day Fes Walking Tour - Itinerary

You will start your sightseeing tour with one of the most famous buildings in fes; the University of Al Kairaouine which is also written as al-Quaraouiyine or al-Qarawiyyin (in Arabic: القرويين جامعة(. It is considered as the oldest degree-granting university in the world. It doubles as a functioning mosque that’s why non-Muslim visitors are not allowed inside the grounds. The main gates and some other entrances are open and may be looked into, but not entered. Afterwards, you will head to the exotic Bou Inania Medersa, one of the most important religious institutions of Fes and Morocco. Then after having a lunch break, you will visit Dar Batha in the medina which is a former palace turned into a museum in 1915 with exploring a large collection of traditional artifacts. It has a fantastic Andalusian-style Garden at its entrance with varying types of plants, aromas, sounds, plus mosaics and a water fountain. Inside, you’ll find nice woodcarvings, Moroccan tiles, embroidery, carpets, and even a ceramic collection from the 14th century. Later on, you will go visit the tanneries, one of must visit places in Fes. You might need a scarf to cover your nose as the smell can be very strong. The leatherwork is so fabulous and can be found all over the medina. At the end of the day, the driver will escort you back to your hotel/ riad with a valuable learning experience.

Included :

• Private transfer by comfortable air-conditioned vehicles.
• Pick up from and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Fez
• English-speaking driver during the tour.
• Licensed English speaking local guide
• The opportunity to ask the driver to stop for breaks or visits