Free tour

Free tour of Fez with a local guide in the oldest medina of Morocco

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Fes

Duration: 3 hours and 15 minutes

Languages: English, Spanish and French

Guru: Abdelouhed

Registered on 11 December 2023

My name is Abdul, 30 years old. I am originally from Fes and more precisely the old medina where I was born and grew up in its streets. This allowed me to know the smallest details and have a vast knowledge of the secrets of the medina, culture, customs, history and geography. Concerning my educational background, I did my primary and secondary studies in institutions located in the old medina, this is where I obtained my baccalaureate in literature then I enrolled in the faculty of letters and human sciences history studies sector where I obtained a fundamental degree in ancient history and its influence on the present. After this course I had training in office automation, accounting and modern languages. My love for the medina and its secrers pushed me to choose the field of tourism. So I worked in several riads which often put me in contact with tourists since I master the French language as well as some notions of English and Spanish. I have often had to accompany people who come to Fez on hikes through the alleys of the medina to introduce them to Moroccan culture and the history of the city of Fez.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Through the visit that we will make in the streets of the old town of Fez, it will be a journey through time and a return to an ancient history full of everything that is artistic, authentic artisanal history.
From here begins the journey of discovery of the 12th century city through the architectural prowess and careful design of many buildings, among the most important and oldest is the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, which is the oldest university in the world still in operation. founded in 829 by a woman named Fatima Al-Fihri, and from here we can get a picture of the beauty and historical richness of this city.
We also find the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, the founder of the city of Fez. The Idrisid dynasty is considered the first of the dynasties that ruled Morocco. After looking at what is historical, the destination will be what is traditional industrial craftsmanship.

Here, we will have a visit to the oldest tannery in the world "Chouara", in operation for more than 900 years, to see how and where the raw material passes to reach the final product, which is a masterpiece, and here the beginning of the discovery of many original trades, carpentry, textile dyeing, working with gold, silver and copper, weaving, and much more, without forgetting to taste what Fez has in store for us. , the flavors and diversity of Fasi-Moroccan cuisine.
Plus, during the tour, taste local treats.
The end of the visit will be in the Jewish quarter and the royal palace to discover the history of the Jews in Morocco and the relationship they had with the inhabitants of the city of Fez

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Fes El Bali Medina, Fes Medina, Fès, Morocco

The meeting point "Bab Guissa" is one of the main gates to access the old medina. In each meeting I will carry a flag of Morocco.

Free entry

Bab Guissa

Bab guissa it's one of the entrance for the old medina from this get we go to get a look to the panoramique view there the best place to get to beautiful picture for fed

Outside visit

Mosque and University Kairaouine

Fatima Fihria she's who found the Karaouine university (829 y) 9 century the first university still working at today.

Outside visit

Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).