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Fes: Al Attarine Madrasa, Museum, Tannery, Souks and Medina Tour

By Moments in Morocco
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €25 and current price is €15 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Step into the timeless charm of Fes on this guided walking tour with an expert local guide. Explore the exquisite Al Attarine Madrasa, admire the historic Mosque and University of Al-Karaouine, and wander through the maze-like UNESCO-listed medina. Stroll vibrant souks brimming with spices, textiles, and handicrafts, and witness the age-old tanning process at the city’s famous leather tannery. Perfect for history buffs, culture lovers, and travellers seeking an authentic Moroccan experience.

  • Tour Fes Media, a UNESCO Listed Site and the world’s oldest medieval living city.

  • Explore Al Attarine Madrasa, a 14th-century jewel of Fes and Marinid dynasty.

  • Discover Chouara Tannery, Fes’ vibrant hub of traditional leather dyeing and craft.

  • See the Al-Karaouine Mosque exterior & visit Fes’ Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts.

  • Stroll Fes’ vibrant souks, rich with spices, leather, pottery and zellige crafts.

Activity location

  • Place Bou Jeloud
    • 30050, Fes, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Batha
    • Avenue de La Liberte
    • 30000, Fes, Fez-Meknès, Morocco

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Shared Walking Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Shared Tour from Meeting Point: Join this shared small group tour, led by an experienced and licensed English-speaking guide, starting at the Hotel Batha.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
€25.00
€15.00 x 1 Adult€15.00
Total
The previous price was €25.00 and current price is €15.00
40% off
Shared Walking Tour in French
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • French

Shared Tour from Meeting Point: Join this shared small group tour, led by an experienced and licensed French-speaking guide, starting at the Hotel Batha.

Language options: French
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
€25.00
€15.00 x 1 Adult€15.00
Total
The previous price was €25.00 and current price is €15.00
40% off
Private Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Private Walking Tour: Choose a private tour for a more personalised experience. Your tour will begin at your riad if with the medina of Marrakech.

Language options: English
Price details
€65.00 x 1 Adult€65.00
Total
Price is €65.00
Private Tour in French
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • French

Private Walking Tour: Choose a private tour for a more personalised experience. Your tour will begin at your riad if with the medina of Marrakech.

Language options: French
Price details
€65.00 x 1 Adult€65.00
Total
Price is €65.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private or small-group walking tour (based on option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry tickets with Skip-the-line access to selected monuments
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup from your riad in the Medina (private option only)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free time at each monument to explore at your own pace
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed, experienced local tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Place Bou Jeloud

  • 10m
Step into the timeless charm of Fes, Morocco’s oldest Imperial City. After a warm welcome and introduction from your local guide, we’ll set off to explore the narrow alleys, vibrant souks, and historic landmarks that make this city truly unique.

Medina of Fez

  • 30m
Our journey begins at Bab Boujloud, the iconic Blue Gate that marks the entrance to Fes Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s oldest living medieval city. As we weave through its labyrinth of streets, your guide will share stories of its 1,200 years of history, from lively markets to hidden corners where time seems to stand still.

Al-Attarine Madrasa

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
We then visit the Al Attarine Madrasa, built in the early 14th century under Sultan Abu Sa’id of the Marinid dynasty. Once a prestigious Quranic school, it remains a symbol of Fes’ intellectual and spiritual heritage, with its intricate zellige tilework, carved cedarwood, and marble columns reflecting the height of Marinid artistry.

Mosque and University of al-Qarawiyyin

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Next, we pause for an exterior visit to the Al-Karaouine Mosque and University, founded in 859 by the visionary Fatima al-Fihri. Once one of the greatest centers of Islamic learning, it is recognised as one of the world’s oldest universities. Its green-tiled rooftops and monumental doors still reflect the enduring scholarly and spiritual legacy of Fes.

Nejjarine Museum

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Our exploration continues with a visit to the Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts, housed in a beautifully restored caravanserai. Here, you’ll discover masterful examples of wood carving, marquetry, and antique furniture that showcase the rich tradition of Moroccan craftsmanship.

Chouara Tannery

  • 20m
At the Chouara Tannery, we’ll see the famous, colourful dyeing pits where leather has been crafted since the 11th century. Using natural dyes such as saffron and indigo, artisans continue age-old techniques that have remained unchanged for centuries. From a panoramic terrace, you can watch skilled workers hand-dye and treat the leather—a remarkable process preserved through generations.

Attarin market

  • 20m
We then explore two of Medina's most distinctive souks: Souk Sabaghine, known for handwoven textiles and traditional fabrics, and Souk El Attarine, brimming with spices, perfumes, and herbal remedies. Just steps away lies Hammam Seffarine, where the rhythmic hammering of coppersmiths brings centuries-old metalworking traditions to life.

Bab Bou Jeloud

  • 10m
As our tour comes to an end, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Fes—a city where history, craftsmanship, and culture are alive in every street, every souk, and every detail.

Location

Activity location

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    Place Bou Jeloud
    • 30050, Fes, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hotel Batha
    • Avenue de La Liberte
    • 30000, Fes, Fez-Meknès, Morocco

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