Fez: Guided Medina Tour with visits to must-see attractions｜Morocco

Begin your tour at Bab Boujloud, the majestic "Blue Gate," or the Royal Gate of the Palace if you start in the Jewish quarter. Meet your guide and learn about the history of the medina, founded in the 9th century, and its unique urban organization based on trades and communities.

Visit the Medersas, including the Bou Inania or Al-Attarine Medersas, masterpieces of Islamic architecture with zellige tiles, carved cedar wood, and sculpted plasterwork. See the exterior of the Al Quaraouiyine Mosque and University, the oldest continuously operating university in the world, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II.

Discover transformed former caravanserais, such as the Fondouk Nejjarine, which houses the Museum of Wood Arts and Crafts. Explore the traditional crafts for which Fez is renowned, including a visit to the Chouara Tanneries. Enjoy a panoramic view from a terrace to observe the age-old process of leather treatment and dyeing.

Explore the specialized souks, organized by trade, including the Blacksmiths' Souk (Place Seffarine), the Dyers' Souk (where colored threads are dried), and the spice and ceramics markets.