Fez' Medina In One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
Unearthing the history, the language and, ultimately, the people of a destination can be one of travel’s most rewarding aspects. Chrif Trans let you dip your toe into Fez and keep going until you’re out of your breath with an eclectic blend of discoveries & learning. Our cultural tours focus on a fascinating range of historical, architectural & cultural monuments & events.
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Fez' Medina In One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
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What's included in Fez' Medina In One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
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Fes el-BaliPass-by Only
Fes el Bali is the medina area and the city's oldest neighborhood. It's thought to be the largest intact surviving medina in the world.The main gate into the area is Bab Boujloud. As you approach this grand old gate you get wonderful views of the neighborhood's famed landmark the minaret of the Medersa Bou Inania which sits just after the Bab Boujloud gate.Within its walls, the rambling derbs medina alleys spiral out into two distinctly different districts, divided by a meandering river.The left bank is home to the most historic monuments and the majority of the shopping souqs while the right bank may be scruffier but is full of local life and photogenic alleyways.The right bank also has some interesting buildings to search out, including the Al-Andalus Mosque built in 1321 and noted for its prominent green and white minaret which actually dates back to the 10th century.Nearby you'll find a variety of interesting other monuments including an old fondouk and the crumbling Medersa Sahrij
Bou Inania MedersaPass-by Only
The Medersa Bou Inania was built between 1350 and 1357 by the Merenid sultan Bou Inan.As one of the few religious buildings in the city that non-Muslims may enter, the Medersa (a "madrassa" is an Islamic school of learning) is one of the most popular monuments to visit in Fes and a must-do stop on any tour of the medina.Up until the 1960s, this was still a functioning theological school, and the restoration efforts that were carried out afterwards have carefully returned the medersa to its ornate original state.The carved woodwork and stucco decoration is magnificent and is a tribute to Morocco's master artisans.
Medina of FezPass-by Only
Medina Souqs For keen shoppers, the skinny souq (market) lanes of Fes el Bali are one of the major attractions of a Fes stay.Fes is renowned within Morocco for its artisan heritage, and you'll find all types of Moroccan handicrafts here, from leatherwork to metalware and ceramics.The local ceramic tradition (called Fassi ceramics), made from local clay, tends towards blue tones and is usually hand-painted with intricate patterns and recurring motifs.The streets just west of the Qaraouiyine Mosque have the greatest concentration of shopping opportunities.As with Marrakesh, more tourist orientated shops, selling a range of souvenir-style giftware and more mass-produced items, as well as the big carpet emporiums, tend to line main roads in the medina such as Talaa Kebira. Specialty artisan workshops are usually found in smaller lanes.
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- Transportation With Luxury Tour Car
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Expert Local Tour Guide Narrative
- Bottled Water on Car
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
