Private Guided Tour of Fes

After breakfast, meet your local guide and discover the fascinating history of Fes, Morocco’s oldest imperial city and the country’s spiritual and cultural capital.

Your sightseeing tour begins with an exterior visit of the magnificent Royal Palace, famous for its impressive golden gates. From there, explore the historic Mellah (Jewish Quarter), one of the oldest Jewish quarters in Morocco, where you’ll learn about Fes’s rich multicultural heritage and admire its distinctive architecture.

Next, continue to Borj Sud, where you’ll enjoy spectacular panoramic views overlooking the ancient Medina of Fes, offering the perfect opportunity to capture unforgettable photographs of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Continue to a traditional pottery and zellige mosaic workshop, where skilled artisans demonstrate the centuries-old techniques used to create Morocco’s famous handcrafted ceramics and intricate tilework.

The tour then continues on foot through the UNESCO-listed Medina of Fes, one of the world’s largest and best-preserved medieval cities. Visit the renowned Al Quaraouiyine University (exterior visit), recognized as the world’s oldest continually operating university, before admiring the magnificent Bou Inania Madrasa, one of Morocco’s finest examples of Marinid architecture.

Continue your walk through the bustling souks, filled with traditional workshops and local artisans, before arriving at the famous Chouara Leather Tannery, where leather has been tanned using traditional methods for centuries.

The guided tour concludes around 3:00 PM, with the option to enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina (optional). The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to continue exploring Fes at your own pace, shop in the souks, or relax at your hotel or riad.