Fez city guided tours by expert local guides.
Description :
Fez is the most ancient city of all the imperial cities which was founded in the 9th century, and is now seen as the spiritual and handicrafts’ capital of the Moroccan Kingdom. Its medina is a World Heritage of UNESCO, is full of palaces, museums, mosques and will make your happiness. Come to explore the hidden treasures of this first Imperial city in Morocco
Highlights :
- Explore the medina of Fez, one of the world's largest walled-in cities.
- Marvel at the variety of shops lining the complex maze of streets.
- Visit the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts.
- Meet local artisans and visit Africa's oldest tannery.
- Enjoy local Food specialties such as couscous or tagine.
- Visit Al Quaraouiyine, one of the oldest universities in the world.
- Experience the wondrous medieval buildings and persistent culture of Fez’s medina.
Introduction :
This sightseeing guided tour will take you to the heart of the medieval city of Fez that reflects the ancestral past and the ancient civilization of Morocco. It was and still remains the core of the intellectual and spiritual creativity, not only in Morocco, but also in the Islamic world. Fez houses, the oldest university of Al Quaraouiyyne and its ancient medina was classified as Universal Heritage by UNESCO in 1981.
Program details :
FEZ GUIDED TOUR
- Fez city guided tours to explore the medina accompanied by Fes tour guide.
Discover the iconic sites and the unique treasures of an ancient Imperial city of Fez on a private guided tour with an expert guide. Explore the rich cultural heritage of this beautiful city. Explore the city and visit its main attractions including the old medina, an incredible labyrinth of narrow streets and alleys.
Take a walk by the Royal palace and climb to the 16th-century architecture of Borj Sud, and then go deep into the UNESCO-recognized medina. Start your walking guided tour with your expert tour guide from the decorated blue door Bab Boujloud leading to the medina, then admire the magnificent mausoleum of Moulay Idriss.
The next site to include in the sightseeing tour is the medieval university Al Quaraouiyine, both university and mosque located in the heart of the medina. UNESCO has named the university as the oldest in the world still in operation.
The cultural sightseeing tour goes deep to include other schools including like the Bou 'Inania Madrasah built by Sultan Abu' Inan Faris and the Attarine Madrasah founded by Sultan Abu Said Uthman II.
Visit the Nejjarine Museum of Arts and Crafts and admire traditional tools used by craftsmen and Berber carpets and musical instruments.
Explore the tannery of the city, a fascinating and the largest of its kind in Africa before heading back to your hotel or Riad.
Inclusions :
- Air conditioned comfortable Minivan or 4WD.
- Private driver.
- Fuel.
- Bottled water.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Professional official tour guide.
Exclusions :
- Tips
- Entrance fees.
- Lunch and drinks.
What you expect :
Visit Al-Qaraouiyin, the oldest university worldwide and the spiritual and educational center of the Muslim history.
Enjoy Al Madrasa Bouanania, a great symbol of Moorish architecture that functioned as both an institution of education and a congregational mosque.
Explore the mausoleum Moulay Idriss, the shrine of the founder of fez city; enjoy the smell of incense in the streets and the engraved wood on the walls and roofs inside.
Discover the leather tanneries and observe the manual process of natural leather products.
Relish at seffarine square, which is a gorgeous and popular space of making copper products; also, enjoy hearing the copper beaten by our creative craftsmen.
Explore the blue gate, the most incredible door you will see forever. An iconic door that narrates the Moorish architecture that is mixed with the finest blue mosaic that sets with the sky color.
Visit Nejjarine museum, a gorgeous place that is known by the artistic touch of Moroccan creative artisans.
Take the chance to integrate with the natives in the local food markets, and enjoy the smells, colors, tastes of Moroccan food that you can’t ever find it in other regions.
Visit the local workshops of leather products, ceramic, mosaic tiles, copper, rugs, pottery, and all the handmade artisanal works. Also, you can explore the markets of jewelry and natural beauty care that comes from natural materials.
Additional Info :
You will receive the final confirmation at time of booking.Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
Adult pricing applies to all travelers over 12 years.
Vegetarian food option is available during the tour.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
Good to know :
Pick Up : 09 amDrop Off : 04 pm
Group Size : 02 people and more
Duration : 07 hours
Transportation : 4x4 Jeep - Minivan - Minibus - Coach
Guide : English/French/Spanish/Italian/German/Portuguese
Clothing : Depends on the season of your travel to Morocco.
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