Fez Highlights, Full Day tour

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Stop At: Fes el-Bali, Fes 30110 Morocco

Fez is the oldest royal city in Morocco. Founded in the 9th century, it is said to be the most complete medieval city of the Arab world as it has preserved all its medieval aspects and way of life. Fez will stimulate all our senses as we go for a guided tour inside Fes el Bali (old fez), across food and spice markets, handicraft quarters, auction squares and colourful stores. We will see the local communal bakeries and have a look into children’s pre-schools, enter artisan workshops and discover the secrets of their ancestral arts, walk by many historical fountains, mosques and sanctuaries. We will also see the traditional weavers and the famous tanneries. We will stop for a break in the Museum Nejjarine specialized in the art of woodwork and cabinet making.

We will go inside the 14th century Medersa (theological school) to admire its intricate architecture and will see from outside the University of al-Qarawiyyin which is the oldest university in history founded in 857.


Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Fes el-Jdid, Fes Morocco

We visit the royal palace built in the late 19th century as a summer residence for the king Hassan; inside we will see the central four parts garden and the museum of Fez traditional arts established here in 1915. From there we will continue to Fez El Jedid (new Fez) to discover what used to be the largest Jewish quarter in Morocco dating back to the time of the migration of the Jews from Spain in the late 15th century. We will take a walk inside this interesting quarter to see the jewellery market and to visit one of the 17th century synagogues.

Duration: 3 hours