Culture · Fez
Fez medina and tanneries with a guide
Four hours in the largest pedestrian medina in the world with an official guide: Chouara tanneries, madrasas, souks and fondouks.
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Key facts
- French-speaking official guide
- Chouara tanneries from the terraces
- Bou Inania or Attarine Madrasa (ticket included)
- Driver both ways
About this activity
Fez el-Bali has more than 9,000 alleys: without a guide, you get lost within five minutes. Yours takes you from Bab Boujloud to the Chouara tanneries, by way of the coppersmiths' souks, the fondouks and the Bou Inania Madrasa, one of the finest examples of Marinid art.
The driver drops you at Bab Boujloud and picks you up at the end of the tour, or waits for you if you would rather have lunch in the medina.
Step by step
Pickup
Departure from your accommodation, drop-off at Bab Boujloud.
Madrasa and souks
Bou Inania Madrasa, coppersmiths' souk, Seffarine square.
Tanneries
View over the vats of the Chouara tanneries from a terrace.
Fondouks and Al Quaraouiyine
Exterior of the mosque-university and restored fondouks.
Return
Back to your accommodation.
What's included
Included
- Round-trip transport from your accommodation in Fez
- French-speaking official guide for 4 h
- Entry to a madrasa
Not included
- Lunch
- Purchases
- Tip
Meeting point
Your hotel or riad in Fez.
Good to know
- Private tour possible
- Lots of walking and stairs
- Departures at 9 am or 2 pm
What to bring: Comfortable shoes, A sprig of mint against the smell of the tanneries (offered on site).
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price per person?
Yes, the price is shown per person, in euros. It includes pick-up from your accommodation in Fez, the return trip, and the activity as described under “What's included”.
Is transport really included?
Yes. A MarocRide driver picks you up at your hotel or riad in Fez, takes you to the activity, waits for you if needed and brings you back. No extra charge.
How is the booking confirmed?
You send an availability request: our team checks with the partner and confirms the date and time on WhatsApp, usually in under 2 hours.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Outdoor activities (hot-air balloon, paragliding, quad bike, jet ski, surfing) depend on the weather. If the operator cancels, a new time slot or a full refund is offered.
Where does the day trip start?
From your hotel, riad or address in the departure city shown, with return to the agreed address.
In Fez
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