Guided Medina Tour & Rampart

Itinerary
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Stop At: Fez Mellah, Fes Morocco

Today gives you the opportunity to explore the medina of Fes with one of our certified guides. You’ll
find traditional artisanal goods, rich carpets, pyramids of spices and succulent olives and dried fruits.
Explore as quickly or as leisurely as you please. Some sights included in tour are the world’s oldest
learning centre, The Kairaouine Mosque and University, Bou Inania, the Fonduk Nejjarine, the Zaouia
of Moulay Idriss ll, the Medressa Attarine and the house of Maimonedes and the wonderful medina
tanneries.
After lunch in gain an overview of the Fez Medina with a panoramic sunset ramparts tour.
The tour takes in the panoramic views of the Fez Medina, the Merenids tombs, Borj Nord & Sud, the
Jewish Mellah and the Ramparts of the Kings palace.
visit to the Mellah, the old Jewish Quarter of Fes El Jdid, just outside the medina. There are no longer any Jews living here (the few left all live in the new city), but one of the three synagogues has been restored
and is a museum that you will visit. Notice that the architecture here is very different, with windows
and balconies overlooking the street. There is also the fascinating Jewish cemetery on the hillside.
There are still a number of Jewish businesses in the area, such as jewellery shops. The monumental
brass doors of the Royal Palace are also worth a look in this quartier the your driver a will take you for the sunset ramparts tour. You’ll visit the pottery district of Ain
Nkobi, the fortresses Bord Sud and Borj Nord and the Merenid Tombs. Finish at the Merinides Hotel
for sunset drinks on the terrace overlooking the medina (sunset is at 20h30).

panoramic views of Fez.
Your vehicle, driver and tour guide are at your disposal for the time of the Tour



Duration: 1 hour