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The Itinerary of Day Trip to Fes Medina
During this guided tour of the city of Fez, you will walk in the alleys of the medina of Fez, authentic and traditional that lives to the rhythm of history, and discover its Koranic schools, its medersas (Attarine, Bounania, etc.). ), its fountains, its Andalusian style palaces, its mausoleum (Moulay Idriss II, Sidi Ahmed Tijani, etc.), the Al Karaouiyine University, the oldest in the world. Visit the many theme souks and numerous craft workshops, the famous tanners 'quarter, the weavers' quarter, the cabinet makers, etc. observing the age-old craftsmanship. The day includes a lunch in a typical Moroccan restaurant in the heart of the medina of Fez.
Here are some places you will see during the visit:
- Andalusian Quarter
- Tannery Chouara
- Al Quaraouiyine Mosque
- Bab Bou Jeloud's door
- Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss
- Seffarin Square
- Madrasa Attarine
- The different souks of Fez
- Talaa Kbira and Talaa Sghira
The two old cities, Fez El-Bali (Fez the old) founded at the end of the seventh century by Idriss I, and Fes El-Jedid (Fez the new) founded by Marinids five centuries later, however, are unforgettable. The old medina is rich in heritage: its ramparts, castles, mosques, scented streets and souks that do not exist anywhere else.
During this guided tour of the city of Fez, you will explore and discover one of the oldest medinas of Morocco, rich in heritage; the ramparts, its castles, mosques, miles of scents and souks that do not exist anywhere else. We will tour the city through the legendary gates of Bab El Guissa in the north, Bab Ftouh in the east and Bab Jdid, the nearest entrance to the souks. Visit the merinid tombs of Fez, Bab Boujloud and the Karaouine mosque; a city with a great history deserves a guided tour, old palaces, ramparts, castles, mosques and colorful streets.
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Destination
Fes Medina
Departure Location
Fes
Return Location
Fes
Additional Information
Departure Time: Please arrive by 08:45 AM for a prompt departure at 09:00 AM.
Return Time: Approximately 06:00 PM.
Price includes
- Air-conditioned minivan or 4WD Fuel included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional art historian official guide
- Professional driver
Price does not include
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the program
- Tips and gratuities
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
Highlights :
- Visit the Mirinid tombs and enjoy the overview of Fes Medina
- Visit to ceramic factory and discover the Artisans of Fes
- Visit Al-Qarawiyyin University, the oldest operating university in the world
- See Bab Boujloud Gate with its colorful ceramic decorations
- Discover fes from the panoramic view
- Visit the ramparts and discover the museums of fes
- Explore the old medina and enjoy the labyrinth colorful souks
The two old cities, Fez El-Bali (Fez the old) founded at the end of the seventh century by Idriss I, and Fes El-Jedid (Fez the new) founded by Marinids five centuries later, however, are unforgettable. The old medina is rich in heritage: its ramparts, castles, mosques, scented streets and souks that do not exist anywhere else.
During this guided tour of the city of Fez, you will explore and discover one of the oldest medinas of Morocco, rich in heritage; the ramparts, its castles, mosques, miles of scents and souks that do not exist anywhere else. We will tour the city through the legendary gates of Bab El Guissa in the north, Bab Ftouh in the east and Bab Jdid, the nearest entrance to the souks. Visit the merinid tombs of Fez, Bab Boujloud and the Karaouine mosque; a city with a great history deserves a guided tour, old palaces, ramparts, castles, mosques and colorful streets.
TO CHEFCHAOUEN
Full day from Fez to explore the pearl of the north of the blue city of Chefchaouen, the famous Moroccan city with blue and white streets in the Rif mountains. During this 12-hour private tour, you will visit the small town and discover: shops, cafes, the 15th century mosque, the Outa el Hammam square and the Kasbah museum.
Chefchaouen is a city in northwestern Morocco built 600 m above sea level on the Rif chain. The name of the city means in the Amazigh Rifain "the horns", Chaouen because of the mountain peaks that dominate and surround the city. The province has in the field of tourism important and diversified potentialities including historical monuments, the main points of interest of this trip are: the blue and white colored streets, the mosque of the 15th century, the place outa lahmam, the museum and the Portuguese Kasbah.
1 Day
Chefchaouen
2+
TO MIDDLE ATLAS
During this day-long private excursion to the Atlas Mountains and the cedar forest of Fez, you will appreciate the beauty and clean air of the Middle Atlas region, located at an altitude of 1,350 m above sea level. the Atlas Mountains.
Discover Azrou, a Berber village built at 1250 m altitude with houses of Berber tribes, first inhabitants of Morocco. Look at Berber men with their flocks, grinding flour, exercising their trades, especially tapestry and carpentry. Explore the city of Ifran and enjoy a walk in the clean streets.
1 Day
Middle Atlas
2+
MEKNES & VOLUBILIS
We start our day from Fez to the Roman ruins of Volubilis to witness the ruins of the Roman Empire, then we will visit Moulay Driss Zarhoun to visit the mausoleum of Moulay Idris, the founder of Fez. And then continue to Meknes and its magnificent view of the medina, its ramparts and beautiful doors.
Introduction: A full day tour of Fez to the fourth imperial city and a must visit because of its beautiful large gates, its great kasbahs, its palaces, including Dar El Kabira where the royal family remains in Meknes, its fortifications and its large gardens. In the same day we will visit the famous archaeological site of Volubilis of 50 hectares the best preserved and the most visited of Morocco. You will be able to appreciate the greatness of the Roman remains: the Arc de Triomphe, the basilica and the capitol of Caracalla.
1 Day
Meknes
2+
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