Fes Sightseeing Day Tour

Fes Sightseeing Day Tour. The uniqueness of Fes stems from the richness of its cultural heritage. Besides, you will explore the city and visit the main attractions starting with the old Medina. It is an amazing labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways. Thereafter, begin your full-day tour at Bab Boujloud, the ornate blue gate leading into the medina. Then, head to the magnificent Moulay Idriss Mausoleum.

Next, you’ll visit the medieval university of Al-Qarawiyyin, which is both a university and a mosque situated in the heart of the medina. Also, UNESCO has named it the oldest continuously functioning educational institution in the world. After that, you will pass by other schools such as the Madrasa Bouanania built by Sultan Abu Inan Faris, and the Madrasa Al-Attarine created by Sultan Uthman II Abu Said. Visit the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts and see the traditional tools used by craftsmen, and the Berber carpets and musical instruments. See the city’s tannery, a fascinating place that is the largest tannery in Africa. After that, your guide will give you pieces of information about the old city if you want to walk around. In the afternoon, your local guide will take you to your riad or hotel where you will end your day sightseeing.