Private Half-Day Guided Tour of the Old Medina in Fez
Overview
In the heart of this spiritual and thousand-year-old capital of Morocco, is one of the the most famous areas of Fez, that of the old medina, called "Fes El bali". This district has been under the protection of UNESCO since 1981 due to its preservation in matter of the traditional occupation of the place and of these various monuments and its architecture. This guided this tour will allow you to the discover the tangible and intangible heritage of the city of Fez. It will highlight places frequented by the local population, historical monuments, Monuments of academic, political and social importance.
Throughout this tour your experienced and dynamic guide will give you details including history and about each attractions and the cultures associated with it.
Throughout this tour your experienced and dynamic guide will give you details including history and about each attractions and the cultures associated with it.
Inclusions
- The discovery with a private tour guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Boujloud Square, Fes Morocco
Also called the blue gate , it is the main entrance of The old medina. it was build during the colonial periode by the Frensh and was considered as the grand entrance of the old medina. The guide will Give informations and insight about the site.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Rue Talaa Kebira, Old Medina Main Shopping Street, Fes 30000 Morocco
This is main street of the old medina . Going through it will allow our guest to see the hydraulic Clock which was build on the order of the merinid Abu Inan and is located in the house of a famous philosopher. The guide will explain how the hydraulic Clock works.
Stop At: Museo Nejjarine, Pl. Nejjarine, Fes 30030 Morocco
Musée Nejjarine Or Wood Museum. Which was in the past a storage place for marchants. This stop will allow our guests to explore the different wood objects from the past and to explore the Moroccan architecture .
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II, Fes 30030 Morocco
In order to pay tribute to the founder of the city one cannot miss this stop . This will also allow our guests to have an insight of the moroccan mausoleum culture.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin), Fes el-Bali Qayruwan quarters, Fes 30030 Morocco
Quaraouine University the oldest and still actif university in the world. It was founded in the 856 and became one of the leading educational and spiritual centers in the islamic world. Our guests will explore one of the most iconic tourist attraction in Fez.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Al-Attarine Madrasa, Rue Talaa Kebira, Fes Morocco
Medersa Of attarin ( an old theology school) wich was build by the marinid sultan Uthman Abou Said and is considered as the highest achievement of the Marinid Dynasty architecture. The tour guide will give the history of the place as well as all the informations that are related to.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chouara Tannery, Hay Lablida Chouara, Fes 30030 Morocco
One of the oldest tanneries in the city. Chouara Tannery was around since the 11 th century. The tour guide will give an explanation of the steps of making high quality leather. And our Guests will enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the old medina
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Place Seffarine, Fes Morocco
This place was named after the coppersmiths. And it dates back to the middle ages. Going through this place will give our guests a better understanding of the Moroccan metal handmade artifacts.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Boujloud Square, Fes Morocco
Also called the blue gate , it is the main entrance of The old medina. it was build during the colonial periode by the Frensh and was considered as the grand entrance of the old medina. The guide will Give informations and insight about the site.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Rue Talaa Kebira, Old Medina Main Shopping Street, Fes 30000 Morocco
This is main street of the old medina . Going through it will allow our guest to see the hydraulic Clock which was build on the order of the merinid Abu Inan and is located in the house of a famous philosopher. The guide will explain how the hydraulic Clock works.
Stop At: Museo Nejjarine, Pl. Nejjarine, Fes 30030 Morocco
Musée Nejjarine Or Wood Museum. Which was in the past a storage place for marchants. This stop will allow our guests to explore the different wood objects from the past and to explore the Moroccan architecture .
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II, Fes 30030 Morocco
In order to pay tribute to the founder of the city one cannot miss this stop . This will also allow our guests to have an insight of the moroccan mausoleum culture.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin), Fes el-Bali Qayruwan quarters, Fes 30030 Morocco
Quaraouine University the oldest and still actif university in the world. It was founded in the 856 and became one of the leading educational and spiritual centers in the islamic world. Our guests will explore one of the most iconic tourist attraction in Fez.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Al-Attarine Madrasa, Rue Talaa Kebira, Fes Morocco
Medersa Of attarin ( an old theology school) wich was build by the marinid sultan Uthman Abou Said and is considered as the highest achievement of the Marinid Dynasty architecture. The tour guide will give the history of the place as well as all the informations that are related to.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chouara Tannery, Hay Lablida Chouara, Fes 30030 Morocco
One of the oldest tanneries in the city. Chouara Tannery was around since the 11 th century. The tour guide will give an explanation of the steps of making high quality leather. And our Guests will enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the old medina
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Place Seffarine, Fes Morocco
This place was named after the coppersmiths. And it dates back to the middle ages. Going through this place will give our guests a better understanding of the Moroccan metal handmade artifacts.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
kelihmaya
August 2021
with mr . onar our visit to fes was the best in morocco . he speaks very good english. smiling face and very helpfull. totally recommend
with mr . onar our visit to fes was the best in morocco . he speaks very good english. smiling face and very helpfull. totally recommendSophieSoee
August 2021
Omar is a very friendly and good tour guide. He knows all there is to know about the Old Medina and makes you feel very welcome and relaxed.I couldn't imagine a better tour guide than Omar. He shows you all you need to see and the communication with him is just perfect.
Omar is a very friendly and good tour guide. He knows all there is to know about the Old Medina and makes you feel very welcome and relaxed.I couldn't imagine a better tour guide than Omar. He shows you all you need to see and the communication with him is just perfect.Juliana_B
March 2022
Your was good/ok. While we were thankful to have a local guide walking through the Medina as doing it alone seems unimaginable, we were disappointed that we didn’t really get to see any of the main tourist sites. We didn’t see the royal palace, the tanneries we were taken to was not the famous on...
Your was good/ok. While we were thankful to have a local guide walking through the Medina as doing it alone seems unimaginable, we were disappointed that we didn’t really get to see any of the main tourist sites. We didn’t see the royal palace, the tanneries we were taken to was not the famous one but another one which was associated with a shop and we didn’t see the royal palace, etc. when we were told the tour was over we were surprised. Our tour consisted of walking around and being thrown into stores Where they tried to sell us things. Felt like a commercial rip off and not a real historical or cultural tour. We’ll hVe to go back and see Fez again a different wayACoupleofPlaces
January 2022
We enjoyed our private half day tour with Mr. Squali. He was literally like the Mayor of the town, as it seemed like everyone knew him. The half day tour was enough time for us to get a better understanding of the history of the Medina, however, if we had more time in Fes, we would definitely hav...
We enjoyed our private half day tour with Mr. Squali. He was literally like the Mayor of the town, as it seemed like everyone knew him. The half day tour was enough time for us to get a better understanding of the history of the Medina, however, if we had more time in Fes, we would definitely have booked a full day tour, since our time with Mr. Squali was so enjoyable. Mr. Squali’s extensive knowledge of Morocco’s history helped us understand how the city has evolved over time. Fez is a beautiful city. Thank you Mr. Squali for your hospitality and making us feel like family. We appreciate your punctuality and your passion when explaining the history and culture of this amazing city. We absolutely recommend Mr. Squali and this private tour to future travelers and hope your experience is as good as ours. We plan to visit Fes again, and will definitely reach out to Mr. Squali upon our return. - Rich & Cybelle @acoupleofplacestomhI7690MY
March 2022
Nous avons passé un séjour extraordinaire en compagnie d'une personne très sympathique et à l'écoute. Il a su s'adapter à nos envies et nos attentes. Il connait parfaitement l'histoire de son pays et plus encore de sa ville natale. Sites historiques ou bien lieu caché et reculé, il sera vous ...
Nous avons passé un séjour extraordinaire en compagnie d'une personne très sympathique et à l'écoute. Il a su s'adapter à nos envies et nos attentes. Il connait parfaitement l'histoire de son pays et plus encore de sa ville natale. Sites historiques ou bien lieu caché et reculé, il sera vous surprendre. Personnes en couples, seul ou en groupe, je vous le recommande ! Bonne visite !YassDk
August 2021
We had a great day with Omar, a professional guide, we got introduced to the main historical monuments of Fez, with a deep explanation of its history. We really recommend Omar as we had an amazing experience with him at his tour.
We had a great day with Omar, a professional guide, we got introduced to the main historical monuments of Fez, with a deep explanation of its history. We really recommend Omar as we had an amazing experience with him at his tour.