The main aim of Fez Day Trip is the exploration and the discovery of the medina of Fès el-Bali (Old Fez). Your tour will lead you to the visit of the Medrassa Bou Inania, Nejjarine Fountain; Attarine Square, Karaouine Mosque (outside visit). The exploration will start at the Bab Boujlloud Gate.
You will have the chance to admire the instrument makers’ souk before arriving at the Mzara of the ancient sovereign Moulay Idriss situated at the place where he took the decision to build the town. Then you’ll arrive in En-Nejjarine Square and the cabinet makers’ souk. The magnificent carved Foundouk on the square houses the Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts. Next to it, you can admire the most visited and revered attraction in Fès: The Moulay Idriss Zaouïa, Your walk continues on to Es-Seffarine Square, the coppersmith square, and then to the tanners’ quarter situated just before the Andalusian quarter with its mosque and the Es-Sahrij Medersa.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Guided city tour
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Hospitality Inn
2. Al Walid Hotel
3. Movenpick Hotel Casablanca
4. Hotel Metropole
5. Hotel Transatlantique
6. Hotel Central
7. Exe Casablanca
8. Hotel Suisse
9. Casablanca Suites & Spa
10. Gray Boutique Hotel Casablanca
11. Hotel Campanile Casablanca Centre Ville
12. Hotel Rania Belmadina
13. Imperial Casablanca Hotel & Spa
14. Windsor Hotel City Center
15. Hotel Amouday
16. Onomo Hotel Casablanca Sidi Maarouf
17. Hotel Casablanca
18. Hotel Astrid
19. Hotel Farah Casablanca
20. Ibis Casablanca
Itinerary
1
The most architecturally refined of Fez’s theological colleges was built by the Merinid sultan Bou Inan between 1351 and 1357. Beyond the massive brass entrance doors, its interior courtyard is a masterpiece of elaborate zellige tilework, carved plaster and beautiful cedar lattice screens. Smaller courts off either side functioned as classrooms, and students lived upstairs.
Duration: 40 minutes
2
Place Seffarine
The place Saffarin derives its name from the manufacture of copper metal which is used to make traditional crafts, this profession is being practiced in the city of Fez for centuries.
There are many products made by artisans like pots, pans, buckets, incense burners, trays, teapots, tea and sugar boxes, footed, strainers, kettles, couscous steamers...
Even though new tools have been introduced over time, the place still maintains its sense of Traditional character. The Place is surrounded with business where you can buy all types of products made in the place.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Medina of Fez
Founded in the 9th century and home to the oldest university in the world, Fez reached its height in the 13th–14th centuries under the Marinids, when it replaced Marrakesh as the capital of the kingdom. The urban fabric and the principal monuments in the medina – madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains - date from this period. Although the political capital of Morocco was transferred to Rabat in 1912, Fez has retained its status as the country's cultural and spiritual centre.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Bab Boujloud
No one visits Fez without passing by Bab Boujloud at least once. It is virtually impossible, as the gate (bab in Arabic) serves as an excellent navigation point for the lost wanderers trying to find their way through the busy streets of the Fez medina. But Bab Boujloud is much more than just a handy reference point on a map. Its glittering mosaic tiles and grand archway have made it one of Morocco’s most famed gateways and a sight you definitely won’t want to miss as you discover the city of Fez.
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Chouara Tannery
The largest of the medina's several tanneries, Chouara is one of the city’s most iconic sights (and smells). Operating since at least the 16th century, the area was heavily renovated in 2016, but the scene, viewed from the surrounding balconies, remains remarkably medieval. It's striking to see the hard physical labour that goes into the butter-soft, elegant leather goods sold in the surrounding workshops. Try to get here in the morning when the pits are awash with coloured dye.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
