Fez Full-Day Cultural and Handicraft Tour of Fes El Jadid, Borj Nord, and Fes El Bali
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The tour begins with a pickup from your hotel or Riad in Fez by a guide and driver. The first part is a two-hour walk along the medina ramparts. You visit Fes El Jadid, the 14th-century district, including the Jewish quarter called Mellah, its synagogue or cemetery, and the gates of the royal palace. Next, the tour continues by vehicle to Borj Nord for panoramic views of the city. The outdoor part finishes in the pottery district, where artisans create mosaics and tiles. Afterward, the guide leads a walk through Fes El Bali, the old medina dating back to the 9th century. Key stops there include a 14th-century Medersa (Quranic school), the University of al-Qarawiyyin - considered the oldest university in the world - the Saffarine district known for bronze work, the Najjarine Souk for carpenters, the Nejjarine Fountain and Fondouk, and the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, the city's founder. The tour also visits traditional leather tanneries and weaving workshops. The entire tour lasts about six to seven hours and uses private transportation with air conditioning. Mineral water is provided throughout the day. The tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel or Riad. Lunch is not included.
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The guide and driver pick you up from your hotel or Riad in the morning and begin with a two-hour walk along the medina ramparts. You visit Fes El Jadid, the 14th-century district, including the Jewish quarter called Mellah, its synagogue or cemetery, and the gates of the royal palace. Then you travel to Borj Nord for panoramic views of Fez. The outside tour finishes in the pottery district, where artisans create mosaics and tiles. Later, the guide leads a walk through Fes El Bali, the old medina dating back to the 9th century. Stops include a 14th-century Medersa (Quranic school), the University of al-Qarawiyyin (the oldest university in the world), the Saffarine district known for bronze work, the Najjarine Souk for carpenters, the Nejjarine Fountain and Fondouk, and the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, Fez's founder. The tour also visits the traditional leather tanneries and weaving workshops. Lunch is not included.
360 min
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- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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