a Full Day Guided on foot to discover the Medina of Fes
enjoy a full day to see all the historical monuments and sites of the Medina of Fes with a very professional guide with more than 20 years in the field of tourism
- You will receive confirmation when booking *Accessible by stroller *No particular physical condition required *This tour/activity is private. Only your group will participate.
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a Full Day Guided on foot to discover the Medina of Fes
Pickup included
What's included in a Full Day Guided on foot to discover the Medina of Fes
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II
The mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II is a zaouia located in the heart of the Fez el-Bali district, the oldest district of Fez. The mausoleum is dedicated to the Idrissid emir Idris II and houses his tomb. It is considered, along with the Quaraouiyine mosque, to be the most famous and most visited monument in the city.
Medina of Fez
Fes el-Bali is an old fortified medina with narrow pedestrian streets with ornate entrances such as the Bab Guissa Gate and the Blue Gate. The grand 9th-century Al Quaraouiyine University is covered in brightly colored hand-painted ceramics, while the imposing R'cif Mosque overlooks a bustling market square. Vendors in the souks offer perfumes, spices, lamps and leather goods. The food scene ranges from street kebabs to elegant gourmet restaurants.
Chouara Tannery
The Chouwara Tannery offers, along with the other tanneries, one of the most picturesque and smelly vistas in the city. The Chouara tannery is the largest of the four traditional tanneries still present in the heart of the Fez el-Bali medina. Here you will find endless pits filled with natural dyes responsible for the production and coloring of leather from lamb, beef, goat and camel. Leather making process The first step in traditional tanneries is to introduce the hides into large vats filled with lime and pigeon droppings, where they rest for several days. Then, the remaining hairs are removed and the skins are colored by introducing them into large vats filled with natural dyes. Once the skins are colored and dry, they will be passed on to craftsmen who will transform them into bags, suitcases, shoes and coats for sale to the public.
Inclusions
- tour with explanation of all historical monuments
- professional guide
- Lunch
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
your guide will find you in your Hotel or Riad or apartment or will call you on the phone to start your cultural tour in the old medina of Fez.
Meeting / End Points
- your guide will find you in your Hotel or Riad or apartment or will call you on the phone to start your cultural tour in the old medina of Fez.
