Fez Guided day Tour

After breakfast, pick up from the hotel/Riad in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

The first part of the Fez tour will be outside the Medina and includes:

►The Royal Palace gate in Fes, the oldest & largest palace Gates of the King (14th Century) made of marble copper and Mosaic.

►Stop to capture memorable photos at the Jewish Quarter (built in 1438) located near Royal residencies which enabled its inhabitants to be protected from the wrath of the Muslim populace. The Mellah in Fes was once only inhabited by Jews. This was the first “Mallah” in Morocco.

►Visit Ibn Danan synagogue one of the oldest and most important synagogues in North Africa, built in the 17 century. ( One of the oldest synagogues in Fes). The simplicity of the building will just fascinate you, with its wooden ceiling, and the construction coated with plaster. The Ibn Danan synagogue has been added to the 1996 World Monuments Watch List and Fund.

►Janan Sabil Garden to enjoy the fresh air, Borj Nord & Bab Boujloud.

►Ceramic school: known for its handmade pottery. You will have the chance to discover amazing products and see local artisans.

Break to relax and have lunch at a traditional local restaurant.

Following lunch, Continue the guided cultural trip wandering in the narrow alleys until reaching:

►Madersa Bou Inania: Established by Abu Inan Fais ( in AD 1351–56), who established the Madrasa Bou Inania in Meknes city too. It is widely acknowledged as a significant example of Marinid architecture. In addition to, its role as an institution for the education establishment of scholars. It has a stunning silo construction, decoration and a water clock technique operated unknown.

►Tannery or Chowara: the oldest and the biggest fascinating tannery in Africa.To see the spacious array of leather and workers who use only natural colours to produce leather with a high-quality

►Nejjarine, the museum of wooden crafts. housed in an 18th-century funduq.It is one of the main places for merchants to restore their goods, everything is beautifully presented and varied from musical instruments, Berber locks, and prayer beads to the huge courtyard in the middle of the museum. Enjoy your time and your senses will be captured by how amazing looks.

►Kairouine University, one of the leading spiritual and educational centres of the Muslim world, In addition to, it considered the oldest continuously operating institution of higher learning in the world. (Founded in 859)

►Attarine Madrassa, known for its Arabic calligraphy at the entrance, and the beautiful fountain in the courtyard. Furthermore, the place is fully ornamented with marble and Moroccan zellij. In addition to, the big wooden doors.

►Moulay Idriss mausoleum, A zaouia (shrine), the tomb of Moulay Idriss II, who ruled Morocco from 807 to 828 and founded Fez city for the second time in 810.

►Mausoleum or Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani: That holds the tomb of an 18th-century Sufi Shaykh, founder of the Tijaniyya order. The Zawiya show a street facade highly ornamented with carved wood, stucco, and wonderful glazed tile.

Finally, finish your cultural tour by visiting the local places of handicrafts, like Saffarine which is a place specialized in making Cooper-like glasses, trays…

At the end of the Fez cultural tour, back to the hotel/Riad in Fez.