Fes Medina with an Official Guide: Tanneries, Madrasas & Palace
Tour at a glance
- Duration
- Full day
- Start
- Fes (pick-up at your hotel or riad)
- End
- Fes
- Group size
- 1 to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish, Arabic
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best time
- March–June and September–November.
- Vehicle
- Air-conditioned 4x4, minivan or minibus by group size
About the Fes medina tour
Fes el-Bali is the largest car-free urban area in the world and a living medieval city of 9,000 lanes. Without a guide it is easy to spend a day lost; with the right one it becomes the most fascinating day of your trip to Morocco.
Your driver starts with the outside: the golden doors of the Royal Palace, the old Jewish quarter of the Mellah, and the hilltop Merinid Tombs for a panorama over the medina. Then an official guide leads you through the Blue Gate of Bab Boujloud and down the Talaa Kebira to the Bou Inania and Al-Attarine madrasas, the Kairaouine (founded in 859 and often called the oldest university in the world), the dyers’ and coppersmiths’ souks and the famous Chouara tannery.
We avoid commission-driven shopping stops: if you want to buy a rug or ceramics, your guide takes you to fair-price workshops.
Highlights
- Royal Palace golden doors
- Merinid Tombs panorama
- Bab Boujloud, the Blue Gate
- Bou Inania and Al-Attarine madrasas
- Kairaouine mosque and university
- Chouara tannery terraces
Route map of the Fes medina tour
- 1Royal Palace
- 2Mellah
- 3Merinid Tombs
- 4Bab Boujloud
- 5Bou Inania
- 6Kairaouine
- 7Chouara tannery
The spiritual heart of Morocco, with the largest car-free medina in the world, tanneries and ancient madrasas. All tours in Fes
Itinerary for the day
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09:00 Royal Palace & Mellah
Photos at the palace doors and a walk through the Jewish quarter and its cemetery.
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10:30 Merinid Tombs viewpoint
The best view over the whole medina.
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11:00 Into the medina
Bab Boujloud, Talaa Kebira and the Bou Inania madrasa.
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13:00 Lunch in a palace restaurant
Pastilla and tagines in a restored riad.
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14:30 Kairaouine, souks & tannery
Al-Attarine madrasa, Seffarine square, artisans and the Chouara tannery terraces. Finish at your riad around 17:30.
Times and driving durations are approximate and can be adapted. It is a private tour, so you can change stops with your driver-guide.
Prices for the Fes medina tour
Your private tour, with prices per group size. All prices are in euros and include everything listed under “What’s included”.
| Travellers | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | €190 | €190 |
| 2 | €190 | €95 |
| 3 | €190 | €63 |
| 4 | €190 | €48 |
| 6 | €190 | €32 |
| 8 | €190 | €24 |
The more you are, the less you pay per person. Children count as travellers when they need a bed.
What's included
Included
- Private vehicle with driver for the day
- Pick-up and drop-off in Fes
- Bottled water
Not included
- Official medina guide (paid on site)
- Madrasa entrance fees
- Lunch
- Tips
Good to know before you go
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
A light layer for the evening and a scarf for visiting religious sites.
Best time for this tour
March–June and September–November.
The tour runs every day of the year. Start dates are flexible.
Payment & cancellation
Pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card. Free cancellation with full refund up to 48 hours before the start.
Read the full policyFrequently asked questions
How much does the fes medina tour cost?
For 2 travellers the private day trip costs €95 per person (€190 in total), and for 4 travellers €48 per person. The price is for your own vehicle and driver, so it goes down as your group grows.
Does the tannery smell?
Yes, a little. Shops on the terraces give you a sprig of mint to hold under your nose.
Can non-Muslims enter the Kairaouine mosque?
No, but you can look into the courtyard from the doors. The madrasas are open to everyone.
How much walking is there?
About 5–6 km in the medina, with slopes and steps.
Can we add Volubilis and Meknes?
Yes, as a second day; see our Volubilis, Meknes & Moulay Idriss day trip.
How do I pay and when is my booking confirmed?
You pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card through PayPal’s secure checkout, and you receive a receipt by email. If online payment is not available, you can send a booking request instead: we confirm it and send you a secure payment link. After booking, and Khadija or our team contacts you on WhatsApp to arrange the pick-up. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
Are your tours private or shared?
All our tours are private: only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
Can you build a custom itinerary?
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a local travel designer will plan a tailor-made route across Morocco with clear, all-inclusive prices.
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