Step Back in Time: Book Your Fes Medina Walking Tour

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Your Cultural Journey: Fes Medina Walking Tour’s Overview

This is a highly visited Fes Medina Walking Tour that would immerse you into the center of the largest living medieval city in the world- Fes el Bali. This colossal walled city is a UNESCO world heritage site that is like going a millennium back. Due to the narrowness of the streets, you are forced to walk everywhere you go.

Your local and amiable guide competently shepherds you through the crowded, disorganized labyrinth of streets. Thus, you are not afraid of getting lost, but you can only think of the terrific things, sounds and smells. The Fes Medina Walking Tour is a great and vital component of any touring package of Morocco.

The 8 Best Discoveries during Your Fes Medina Walking Tour

  1. Explore the complex labyrinth of the largest and most ancient Medina at once.
  2. Pay a visit to the Al Quaraouiyine University which was the oldest school in the world.
  3. Visit the traditional colorful, bustling tanneries of leather.
  4. Ascertain secret fountains and great, beautiful ancient palaces without difficulty.
  5. Visit local craftsmen at work producing amazing products in their factories.
  6. Savor the special, powerful smells of spices and local cuisine entirely.
  7. Get to know a lot about the interesting culture and history of Fes.
  8. Book this necessary Trip To Morocco adventure with our professional guide at the moment.

Morning: The entrance into the Ancient Medina

And after breakfast your exciting Fes Medina Walking Tour commences. Your local professional guide picks you up at the entrance of your Riad or hotel. You pass by one of the great, enormous gates and are in the ancient city at once. The tone shifts entirely immediately.

The passages are crowded with local life with donkeys carrying some goods and busy people. The first place you visit is the Royal Palace Gate which is covered with gorgeous golden doors. This ideal introduction to your adventure demonstrates the greatness of the city immediately. This is a must visit experience to all the real Trips In Morocco.
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Midday: History and Learning

Secondly, you are taken to centuries-old religious and educational hubs by your guide. You will observe such a well known institution as the Al Quaraouiyine University, which is actually the oldest functioning educational unit in the whole world. Moreover, you go to the old Madrasas (religious schools) with their fine, fantastic tiling and woodwork.

You shall also pass the Nejjarine Fountain, a beautiful little quiet resting-place. You need to see the wonderful workmanship everywhere. It is this cultural trip that makes people select this significant Fes Medina Walking Tour.

Afternoon: Traditional Crafts and Souks

During the afternoon, you visit the traditional crafts section of the city which is very popular. You start by seeing the renowned tanneries of Chouara in Fes that are the most ancient and biggest. It is very interesting to see the leather workers using ancient and natural methods to color the leather.

Then you go on a stroll through the congested souks (markets) where you discover spices on one end and ceramics and nice carpets on the other. You are able to observe great craftsmen at their workshops. This colorful discovery indicates the worth of this tourism experience of this well-informed Fes Medina Walking Tour.

Afternoon: The Final Day of the Tour

Your guide takes you through the remaining sections of the huge Medina making sure you visit the remaining key landmarks. One more glance can be given to the unusual, high walls of the ancient city. The history that you consume today is really remarkable.

This is an ideal day out because it will be a memorable walk that is a complete contrast to other long trips such as a Morocco desert tour. Your guide handing you safely back to your accommodation marks the end of the day. This is an experience that significantly deserves to be recommended before any Morocco Desert Tours.

What Your Package Price Includes 

  • Local guide who is well versed with your whole tour.
  • Touring all the significant historical sites is involved.
  • Elaboration of the culture and history of Fes.
  • Hotel/Riad pick up and drop off are offered.

What Your Package Price Does Not Include

Some of the monuments also have entrance fees that are not included.

Lunch and snacks, as well as, personal drinks are not included.

  • Thoughts to be given to your outstanding local guide.

Personal shopping or souvenirs are not involved.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Fes Medina Walking Tour

Is the Fes Medina Walking Tour suitable for small children?

Yes, Fes Medina Walking Tour is flat and very slow-paced, which is why it is quite suitable with children. We thus make the language very simple and take frequent pauses to make everyone interested and comfortable. Moreover, the sight of the donkeys and the colored tanneries usually makes the walk very interesting to all the ages whenever making this great Trip To Morocco.

Should I fear that I will get lost in the Medina?

The answer is definitely no, as your Fes Medina Walking Tour comes with an expert and local guiding team that is well-informed of the maze-like streets in the city. Thus, your guide will do all the navigations, and you will be able to relax and enjoy the amazing sight, sounds and history everywhere. This knowledge is essential to the pleasure of the biggest Medina across the globe.

Is it possible to reserve an exclusive version of Morocco Custom Tours?

Yes, our professional team of experts focuses on the preparation of fully Moroccan Custom Tours regarding your personal interests. As an illustration, we can simply transform the tour into all-old ceramics or traditional metalworking souks. Moreover, we will be able to organize a traditional lunch in a historic Riad. Simply tell Morocco Marrakech desert tours what you want at the moment.

Would I combine this with a long Morocco Desert Trip?

Yes, we strongly suggest that you use this cultural walk and append it with a more extended adventure such as a Morocco Desert Trip. This sightseeing experience provides you with the rich history of the city then a Marrakech desert tour presents you with the spectacular views of the sand dunes. The combination therefore, gives an all inclusive and sweet Luxury Trip To Morocco.

What are the dress code in this cultural walk tour?

You are to wear extremely convenient walking shoes since you will walk through some few hours of uneven, cobble streets. Moreover, you have to be dressed respectfully as Fes is a very conservative, sacred city. When visiting Fes Medina Walking Tour, we suggest wearing a cover over your shoulders and knees in order to be good respecters.

Is the tour an indoor tour of the Al Quaraouiyine University?

The whole complex and the courtyard of Al Quaraouiyine University can surely be seen through the outside spaces. The active prayer hall is a sacred place and non-Muslims are not allowed to enter. Hence, your guide gives you all the intriguing history, and highlights the marvelous details of the areas where people watch, as part of your Fes Medina Walking Tour.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Pick up from Airport / Casablanca

Your 10 days tour from Casablanca will start as you arrive at Casablanca Airport, our driver/guide  will meet you and picks you up from Airport to the hotel  to start enjoying Moroccan tour detecting the energy of Casablanca. If your arrival is in the morning, the tour starts with a visit of the Hassan II Mosque, which is a piece of art of Moroccan architecture and stands on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.

In the later part of the afternoon, a walk through the Ain Diab Beach is very relaxing, allowing the visitor to be embracing the seaside perspective of Casablanca. As for the visitors who are going to arrive in the afternoon, the visit of the mosque and the beach are set for the next day for you not to lose on those sightseeing before continuing the trip to Rabat. Spend some of your time in Casablanca for a comfortable night’s stay before proceeding to the next part of the Moroccan tour.

Day 2: Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen

For the second day of your Morocco itinerary 10 days, After taking the breakfast, organize for a road trip from Rabat to Chefchaouen passing through different terrains and other places of interest. Start with a brief tour of Rabat; tour starts from the royal palace which gives a sneak view of the Moroccan Palace Arrest and the importance of the Moroccan King. Precede with your discovery to the wonderful Kasbah des Oudayas, which majestically overlooks the Atlantic Ocean giving you a view of the ocean and a taste of Morocco historical and cultural past. Next is a stop at the Hassan Tower –a minaret with the uncompleted towering glory of the 12th century. Starting from Rabat travel through the farming land of Knitra and El Ghareb with beautiful mountainaneous views of cedar, oak and almond trees. Take a break in Ouazzane to wonder the numerous and significant features of the country’s countryside before getting to Chefchaouen, a city visitors know as the “Blue City“.

Furthermore, take a fascinating stroll in the medina where out of Hammam square local craftsmen offer souvenirs, woven mats, and some piquant sweets. Savour the goat’s cheese that is produced by shepherds from the surrounding area and is famous all over Chefchaouen. The Kasbah is a cultural institution which contains an ethnographic display, and is also possible seating for a tasty dinner viewing the picturesque district of this peaceful city. The night stay in Chefchaouen is guaranteed to be peaceful due to the warm reception by the people and stunning views.

Day 3: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes

After breakfast, Descend from the hills and travel south through the centre of the peninsula towards
the World Heritage site of Volubilis. The remains of this Roman city make an undeniably impressive
sight as they come into view on the edge of a long, high plateau. Take a tour around the arches,
basilicas, and superb mosaics along the Documents Maximums, many of which remain intact The
reward for walking in the sun lies .your next stop at Meknes city visit the massive ramparts and king

mouly ismael mosque and stables built to accommodate 12 000 horses and bab mansour (very old gate
) , continue to fes for overnight .
Note : Meknes is not sure you will visit it because all attractions are close at the moment for
constrictions ,but it depend on the date you take the tour if its open again or not yet.

Day 4: Guided Tour of Fes

With our professional guide you’ll have a wonderful day , he will take you to the most tourist places in
Fes city , there is many historical sites to explore ; such as “Karaouine university” (the acient one in
the wolrd) and “Medrassa bouanania”, souk , panoramic view on “ Idriss 2 corner” , bab boujloud ; the
UNESCO site of world culture , acient Fes fences ,Attarin school , Norte tower ,Annajarin, dar bathaa,
leather tanners , and ceramic factory, in addition to visit the royal palace ,and the Jewish quarter (el
mellah) , during the visit of the city you’ll have a lunch time in local restaurant , with our guide you’ll
never  forget this tour , then after you finish your tour, return to the hotel /riad.

Day 5: Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Erfoud → Merzouga

This day we will meet different colors of the kingdom by leaving the old Moroccan city of Fes.  We
will pass through the most modern and clean city in the country Ifran. This Berber name of Ifran
means caves and it is nicknamed in Morocco as a little Switzerland since it is a very green town and is
a ski resort in the Middle Atlas region of Morocco because of its high altitude at 1665 meters. Ifran is
very known as well by The Brotherhood private university, established in 1997 by the king of
Morocco Hassan II and the king of Saudi Arabia Fahd. Where all classes are taught in English, it is an
international university. Lunch will be scheduled in a Berber village called Zaida ,then to Midelt
which is situated on the foothills of the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. From vast plateau
we start crossing up those tough mountains which are still settled by a big Berber community. The
landscapes here includes palm tree oases at Jbel Ayachi (at 3747 m) before driving down the curves
and join the pre-Saharan zone passing first by Errachidia and Erfoud, which is famous for its pottery
and the interesting fossil quarries. Fossils are a major industry in Erfoud, some 350 million years ago
the region around Erfoud was a part of the huge ocean. Heading up to the red colored sand sea dunes
of Erg Chebbi , From a vast plateau you will get impressed by the huge sand dune of Merzouga
appearing from the horizon. Camel ride enjoy a special dinner and a lifetime Night in a very nice
Desert Camp

Day 6: Sahara Desert → Rissani → Todra Valley → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley → Skoura Palm Oasis

Our first Visit today is Errisani town; where the Mausoleum of the founder of the Alaouite Dynasty of
Morocco, Moulay Ali Chrif in the 17th century. This silent town was the ancient capital of Tafilalet
and its location as a crossroads between north and south brought the city to an important status of a
former major caravan centre. Up to now Rissani remains a major commercial centre in the region, 127
km from Errisani the great canyons of Morocco Todgha Gorges are situated beyond the central high
Atlas Mountains. Here, the contrasting landscapes remind visitors of the Colorado, with its high
plateau, its gorges and great canyons, and its peaks sometimes splintered by erosion. Several peaks in
this area exceed 4000 m, with Jbel Saghro 2500 m and Jbel Mgoun at 4068 m being the highest peak
in this part of the High Atlas. The area is populated by Berbers. Here you can enjoy a hike or a walk
among those fabulous canyons,then From the great canyons of Todgha we go to reach Dades Valley
with the green colours of its Alfalfa plants, olive trees, fig trees and grapes. Continue to Skoura Palm
Oasis for avernight .

Day 7: Skoura Palm Oasis → Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou → High Atlas Mountains → Marrakech

We leave Skoura in the morning Getting to Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa, Noiselessly town, The
door of the desert), is a city situated in the middle of a bare plateau, south of the High Atlas
Mountains. It is mainly inhabited by Berbers, who constructed many of the prominent kasbahs and
building for which the area is known. One of those building is Taourirt Kasbah diverted in 17th
century (stop for pictures from outside the Kasbah ) .
Why this town is nicknamed as Hollywood of Africa? Simply because it has been noted as a film-
making location, with Morocco’s biggest studios inviting many international film companies to shoot
their movies like: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987), The Last Temptation of
Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Martin Scorsese’s
Kundun (1997) and Babel (2005) ,after Ouarzazate City we will drive about 30 km to reach the
fortified city of Aït Benhaddou, built in the 11th century. Once up on a time this Kasbah was the
former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh. It is situated on a hill along the Ounila River
and has some beautiful examples of Kasbahs, which unfortunately sustain damage during each
rainstorm and windstorms. Most of the town’s inhabitants now live in a more modern village at the
other side of the river; however, around five families are still living within this Kasbah.
Aït Benhaddou Kasbah has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have
been shot there, including Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Time Bandits (1981), The Jewel of the Nile
(1985), Kundun (1997), Gladiator (2000) and Alexander (2004). From this beautiful fortified house we
head west to the city of Marrakech. It is called the “Homeland of God in Berber». Some stops at Atlas
Mountains before you arrive to Marrakesh if still time and you are not tired you go for a little walk at
Jama el Fnaa squire before you arrive to your accommodation, or you check in first then go out. Night

Day 8: Marrakech City Tour

At 10 am in your Hotel/Riad the local guide set off on a morning tour of the old medina, through the
bustling souks that are the lifeblood flowing through the city. Explore tranquil courtyards filled with
the scent of orange blossom, and the many salons and chambers that make up Bahia Palace; This
splendid mansion was built in 1866 for a former slave who rose to power within the government.
Continue to the Marrakech Museum, itself a former palace, which houses a fine collection of
Moroccan art and sculpture. Stop by the Koutoubia Mosque; its famous minaret is the prototype for
others of its kind around the world, including La Giralda in Seville. Also visit Majorel garden or
secret garden and Dar Bacha Misaim Then walk back through the streets of the old medina to the
Jemaa el Fna. Have a break for one hour ,then you start the street food tour .

Day 9: Marrakech → Essaouira → Marrakech

After breakfast at 8:30 am you start the drive from Marrakech to Essaouira ,Essaouira It is a
small seaside town with fortified walls about two and a half hours from Marrakech with a
stop of 30 min for a break and to visit a local Berber ladies cooperative of Argan Oil ,to see
how they make it and have an idea about this magical tree ,and what they can make from it It,
Essaouira is a fascinating town lying on the crossroads between 2 tribes, absolutely
Moroccan, but adding its own cultural mix from further into the south of Africa, as well as
hosting a large Jewish population. is a favourite among visitors and locals alike. There are
constant sea breezes that cool it in summer and keep it temperate it in the winter. It also offers
some of the best kite-surfing in the world.
It’s beautiful beaches, fishing harbour, sea views and amazing mix of architecture, as well as a special
quality of light have given it a flourishing art scene. Any time, a stroll through the exciting medina
and souks to explore See especially the skilful wood-workers dedicated to Argan and juniper

sculpture. You can also enjoy a local specialty of delicious fresh seafood for lunch. then drive back to
Marrakech (overnight in Marrakech

Day 10: Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca Airport

This marks the end of the 10 days Morocco itinerary where you will be transferred from Marrakech back to Casablanca Airport. This last stage is designed to help you have a trouble-free start, after saying goodbye to the beautiful scenery, active, and culturally diverse Morocco.

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Included

  • All kind of transfers and transports according to the given itinerary, airport transfers (arrival and departure). In a modern and private vehicle.
  • Accommodation for 9 Nights (standard type of hotels, very nice traditional Riad and conventional Berber tent at the camp in the desert) but we always have option to upgrade to the very luxury accommodation.
  • Residential taxes for 9 Nights
  • Breakfast x 9
  • Dinner x 3 (1 in Fes and others in the south and desert region)
  • Camel riding through one of the most magnificent deserts of Africa, the Sahara, and non- cruciform tents accommodation at the Bedouin settlements.
  • Official Local guides (fluent in your luggage) for city tours in Fes and Marrakech ,also volibilis .
  • Local guides for a walk and Kasbahs and attractions (desrt treeking ,Ait Benhadou Kasba ,Amridel Kasbah.
  • Sightseeing by car through breathtaking terrains of mountainous regions, valleys and desert.

Excluded

  • Lunches and some dinners in the cities.
  • Additional leisure activities, the services and products beyond the package, and personal costs.
  • Drinks accept welcoming tea everywhere and water on dinner time
  • Tips for the driver and other staff
  • Any other services that are not in the above-said itinerary.

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