Fez Medina 4-Hour Guided Walking Tour
by 3t Travel MTS
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$20Overview
This is a 4-hour guided walking tour of the Fez Medina, led by an official Tourist Office guide. The tour begins with a 30-minute visit to the Kairaouine Mosque, founded in 859 by Fatima el Fihri, followed by a 15-minute stop at the Andalusian Mosque from 860; note that entry to both mosques is not allowed for non-Muslims. Next, the guide leads a 60-minute walk through the narrow streets of the medina, where visitors see fresh fruit stalls, piles of spices, and traditional Berber carpets. The tour continues with a 30-minute stop at the Dar Batha Museum, which is currently under renovation but still explained by the guide. After that, there is a 30-minute visit to Fontaine Nejjarine and its adjoining museum; entrance to the museum requires an additional fee of 20 DH, which is not included in the tour price. The group then spends 40 minutes at the Chouara Tannery observing the traditional leather preparation and dyeing process. The tour ends with a 10-minute stop at Bab Boujloud, the blue gate, an important landmark of the medina. For private tours, the guide meets guests at their hotel, while for shared tours, the meeting point is in front of the Batha Hotel. Food, drinks, tipping, entrance fees, and transportation costs are not included. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kairaouine Mosque
Visit the Kairaouine Mosque, founded in 859 by Fatima el Fihri, and the Andalusian Mosque from 860. Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter these mosques. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Medina of Fez
Walk through narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, piles of spices, and woven Berber carpets along with other traditional Moroccan art and objects. This exploration lasts about one hour.
60 min
Dar Batha Museum
Learn about Moroccan history through an explanation of the Dar Batha Museum, which is currently under renovation. The stop duration is approximately 30 minutes.
30 min
Andalusian Mosque
View the exterior of the Andalusian Mosque, dating back to 860, as part of understanding local culture and architecture. Entry is not allowed for non-Muslims. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Fontaine Nejjarine
Visit Fontaine Nejjarine and its associated museum, where the guide provides further information about the medina. Entrance to the museum costs 20 Moroccan Dirhams, which is not included in the tour price. This stop takes around 30 minutes.
30 min
Chouara Tannery
Observe the leather preparation, cleaning, and dyeing processes at Chouara Tannery. Despite strong odors, this 40-minute stop offers insights into traditional leather craftsmanship.
40 min
Bab Boujloud
Stop at Bab Boujloud, also known as the blue gate, an important and recognizable entrance to the medina. This final stop is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Fez Medina 4-Hour Guided Walking Tour
by 3t Travel MTS
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$20Overview
This is a 4-hour guided walking tour of the Fez Medina, led by an official Tourist Office guide. The tour begins with a 30-minute visit to the Kairaouine Mosque, founded in 859 by Fatima el Fihri, followed by a 15-minute stop at the Andalusian Mosque from 860; note that entry to both mosques is not allowed for non-Muslims. Next, the guide leads a 60-minute walk through the narrow streets of the medina, where visitors see fresh fruit stalls, piles of spices, and traditional Berber carpets. The tour continues with a 30-minute stop at the Dar Batha Museum, which is currently under renovation but still explained by the guide. After that, there is a 30-minute visit to Fontaine Nejjarine and its adjoining museum; entrance to the museum requires an additional fee of 20 DH, which is not included in the tour price. The group then spends 40 minutes at the Chouara Tannery observing the traditional leather preparation and dyeing process. The tour ends with a 10-minute stop at Bab Boujloud, the blue gate, an important landmark of the medina. For private tours, the guide meets guests at their hotel, while for shared tours, the meeting point is in front of the Batha Hotel. Food, drinks, tipping, entrance fees, and transportation costs are not included. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kairaouine Mosque
Visit the Kairaouine Mosque, founded in 859 by Fatima el Fihri, and the Andalusian Mosque from 860. Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter these mosques. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Medina of Fez
Walk through narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, piles of spices, and woven Berber carpets along with other traditional Moroccan art and objects. This exploration lasts about one hour.
60 min
Dar Batha Museum
Learn about Moroccan history through an explanation of the Dar Batha Museum, which is currently under renovation. The stop duration is approximately 30 minutes.
30 min
Andalusian Mosque
View the exterior of the Andalusian Mosque, dating back to 860, as part of understanding local culture and architecture. Entry is not allowed for non-Muslims. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Fontaine Nejjarine
Visit Fontaine Nejjarine and its associated museum, where the guide provides further information about the medina. Entrance to the museum costs 20 Moroccan Dirhams, which is not included in the tour price. This stop takes around 30 minutes.
30 min
Chouara Tannery
Observe the leather preparation, cleaning, and dyeing processes at Chouara Tannery. Despite strong odors, this 40-minute stop offers insights into traditional leather craftsmanship.
40 min
Bab Boujloud
Stop at Bab Boujloud, also known as the blue gate, an important and recognizable entrance to the medina. This final stop is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.