Fes Medina Tour with Al-Attarine Madrasa and Chouara
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This walking tour in Fes lasts about four hours and covers key sites in the city's historic medina. A local guide leads the group through narrow streets, starting with a 30-minute visit to Al-Attarine Madrasa, a 14th-century religious school known for its Moroccan Islamic architecture. Next is the Chouara Tannery, where visitors spend 30 minutes viewing traditional leather tanning processes using methods unchanged for centuries. The tour continues with an hour exploring the Medina of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the guide explains the area's history, architecture, craft traditions, and markets. Afterward, there is a 15-minute visit to the Sidi Ahmed Al-Tijani Zawiya, the mausoleum of the Tijaniyya Sufi brotherhood founder. The group then spends an hour at the Cooperative Artisanal de Fes, where artisans work in pottery, leather, embroidery, carpentry, and weaving. Short stops include the Andalusian Mosque, built by Mariam al Fihria, a 15-minute presentation of the traditional Hammam Mernissi & Spa, and a brief visit to a site built by Fatima al Fihria. Bottled water, tea, coffee, and guide services are included. Entrance to the madrasa costs extra. Lunch and breakfast are not included.
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Al-Attarine Madrasa
The Attarine Madrasa is a 14th-century building constructed under Merinid Sultan Abu Said Uthman II. It served as a religious school and study place for Islamic sciences and is noted for its Moroccan Islamic architectural details. Visitors spend 30 minutes here.
30 min
Chouara Tannery
Chouara Tannery is one of the oldest and largest traditional tanneries in Fes, located in the medina. Founded in the Middle Ages, it is known for its colorful vats and tanning techniques that have remained mostly unchanged for centuries. The visit lasts 30 minutes.
30 min
Medina of Fez
The Medina of Fes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a complex layout of narrow alleys, craft workshops, lively souks, and historical monuments. The guide provides information on local craft traditions and architecture during a one-hour walk through this area.
60 min
Sidi Ahmed Al-Tijani Zawiya
This shrine in the Medina houses the mausoleum of Sheikh Ahmed Tijani (1737-1815), founder of the Tijaniyya Sufi brotherhood. The site is important for followers of this spiritual path focused on simplicity and devotion. The visit lasts 15 minutes.
15 min
Cooperative Artisanal de Fes
The cooperative gathers artisans working in traditional crafts such as pottery, ceramics, leather, embroidery, carpentry, and weaving. It supports the preservation of these crafts and improves artisans’ working conditions. Visitors spend one hour here.
60 min
Andalusian Mosque
The Andalusian Mosque was built by Mariam al Fihria. Visitors stop here for 15 minutes to view this historic religious site.
15 min
Hammam Mernissi & Spa
This stop includes a 15-minute presentation showing the traditional Hammam, a public bath and spa facility.
15 min
Site built by Fatima al Fihria
A brief 15-minute visit to a structure constructed by Fatima al Fihria.
15 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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