Visit Fez, the Moroccan spiritual capital, for a sense of the Morocco's religious heritage : The Medina of Fez, the Karaouiyine University and Mosque,the Medersas (Koranic educational institutions), the Mellah (Jewish quarter) and the souks
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel Pick Up - From any Hotel in Casablanca
✔ Official Knowledgeable Tour Guide (English and/or French)
✔ Guided tour of Fez
✔ Transport by air-conditioned car, minivan or coach (depending on group size)
✖ Beverages
✖ Gratuities
✖ Other Languages than French and/or English (possible as an option)
✖ Entrance fees for the Bouanaia Medersa or Attarine Medersa (included in an option pack)
✖ Lunch in a local restaurant (included in an option pack)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Utess Voyages / Gray Line : 27 Rue Jajal eddine Essayouti, les Iris, Racine, Casablanca, Morocco
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Kairaouine Mosque
Al Quaraouiyine (Karaouiyne) is a university. According to tradition, its construction began in 859 during the reign of the Idrissid dynasty. It is considered the oldest university in the world still in operation by UNESCO, the Guinness Book of Records, and by several historians.
Duration: 10 minutes
2
Medina of Fez
Old fortified medina with narrow pedestrian streets and ornate entrances such as the Bab Guissa The Medina is one of the best-preserved areas of the Muslim world on earth and its physiognomy has hardly changed.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Al-Attarine Madrasa
The Attarine Madrasa is a former Koranic school built between 1323 and 1325 by the Marinid sultan Abu Said Othman.It was named after the adjoining perfume and spice souk: the souk el-Attarine.
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Bou Inania Medersa
The Medersa Bou 'Inania is built between 1350 and 1355 for the sultan Abu' Inan Faris, under the Mérinides dynasty. It is the only medersa in Fez to have a minaret.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Royal Palace of Fez
Royal palace is forbidden to visit but you will admire the gate, the walls and the surroundings.
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Fontaine Nejjarine
Monumental with zelliges, the Nejjarine fountain is one of the most beautiful public fountains in the medina of Fez and dates from the 17th century
Duration: 5 minutes
7
Fez Mellah
The Mellah de Fez is the historic Jewish quarter of Fez, Morocco. It is located in Fez el-Jdid, the part of Fez that contains the Royal Palace, and it was established in 1438. It is considered the oldest Jewish-only district in Morocco.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A maximum of 5 people per booking
• All bookings are subject to confirmation.
• Please note: the Karaouiyne Mosque is closed to non-Muslims so the visit will be from the outside only
• At least 1 working days are required in order to confirm booking
