Fes: Museum, Bou Inania Madrasa & Tannery with Tea Break
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Explore Fes on a guided walking tour of the Medina. Visit the Dar el Batha Museum, Bou Inania Madrasa and Chouara Tannery, and enjoy a Moroccan tea break.
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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
French, Italian, English, Arabic
Skip-the-line entry or through a separate entrance
Pickup available
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Private group available
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Highlights
- Explore the historic Al Qarawiyyin Mosque and University area
- Visit the Dar el Batha Museum and Bou Inania Madrasa
- Discover the traditional Chouara Tannery and artisan workshops
- Step into the everyday world of the Medina at an old hammam
- Enjoy a Moroccan tea break and visit a community bakery
Full description
Meet your guide in the historic Fes Medina and begin your experience with a visit to Dar el Batha Museum. Learn about the artistic heritage of Fes and the traditional craftsmanship that has shaped Moroccan culture.
Continue to Bou Inania Madrasa, one of the city's best-known historic religious schools. Explore its courtyard and admire the characteristic Moroccan architectural details while your guide explains its historical role.
Continue through the winding streets towards the Al Qarawiyyin Mosque and University area, discovering the historic heart of Fez and learning about its importance as a centre of knowledge and religious learning.
Continue towards the Chouara Tannery to discover the traditional leather industry of Fez and the techniques used by local craftsmen.
The tour then focuses on the living Medina rather than only its monuments. Discover an old traditional hammam and learn how these communal bathhouses have traditionally been part of daily life.
Continue to a community bakery, where you can discover the neighbourhood bread-making tradition and learn how local residents use communal ovens.
Take a break for Moroccan tea, giving you time to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the Medina.
Finally, explore the artisan quarters and visit selected traditional workshops, discovering crafts such as metalwork, woodwork, leather, weaving or other local specialities.
Finish your tour in the Medina after experiencing both the monumental heritage and everyday traditions of Fez.
Itinerary
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Starting location
Hotel Palais de Fès Suites & Spa
Meet your guide (the meeting point depends on the option you book).
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Main stop
Dar el Batha Museum
The artistic heritage and crafts of Fes.
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Bab Boujloud
Optional stop at the blue gate.
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Main stop
Bou Inania Madrasa
The courtyard of the historic religious school.
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Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University
The area of the mosque and university, from outside.
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Main stop
Chouara Tanneries
The traditional leather industry.
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Souks of the Fes medina
Artisan quarters and workshops of the medina.
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Hotel Palais de Fès Suites & Spa
Finish in the medina (Dar Tazi – Medina View, Fes el Bali).
Click a stop to find it on the map; click it again to see the whole route.
What is included
- Licensed local guide
- Two language options available: English/French or Italian
- Explore the souks and traditional artisan workshops
- Visit to Cherratine Madrasa and Chouara Tannery
- Visit to a traditional community bakery and the old Hammam and it's traditional Farnachi furnace
- Moroccan tea break
- WhatsApp confirmation the day before your tour with your guide’s name, meeting point, and helpful information
Not included
- Entry tickets to monuments
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Meals other than the Moroccan tea break
- Personal expenses
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
Meeting point
Fes
Your guide meets you in front of Hotel Palais de Fès Suites & Spa
Important information
Know before you go
- Please bring cash in Moroccan dirhams to cover monument entrance fees.
- The tour involves walking through narrow streets and may not suit people with mobility issues.
- To ensure all participants can join, the tour may begin with a short delay of up to 10 minutes if necessary.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A hat and sunscreen
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