Being the spiritual capital of Morocco, the Fez Medina is the maze of mazes, so don’t be surprised if you get lost here! We presume, you will end up calling our local guide or asking a local child to get you through the narrow and magic alleys of this millennium city and to take you back to familiar ground! Come visit this wonderful! Consider it as an adventure and experience the excitement of never quite knowing what’s around the next corner.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Casablanca port | ||||
| DEPARTURE TIME/RETURN TIME | Depending on your cruise docking time | ||||
| WEAR | Comfortable clothing, walking shoes | ||||
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We offer one mineral water per person onboard. Our local guide will meet you upon arrival in Fez. For transfers between Casablanca and Fez, our English speaking driver/guide will be with you.
N.B: If you are already staying in Fez and you want to join your friends (the tour is private) coming from Casablanca then you will not be charged for transfers between Casablanca and Fez.
Pickup
For Casablanca shore excursions, our English speaking driver/guide will come pick you from the port of Casablanca and then head to Fez via the highway.
Meet your local guide in Fez
Departure to Fez via the highway (2,5 hour drive). Once arrived to Fez, meet our local guide and join your tour.
Visit of the city
Your visit will start by the discovery of the Medina of Fez or Fès El Bali (Old Fez), it is the oldest fortified part of the Medina that was founded by the Idrissid dynasty between 789 and 808 AD. IN 1981 Fès El Bali was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name Medina of Fez. Along with Fès Jdid (New Fez) and the European style town (Ville nouvelle in French) the Medina of Fez is one of the main districts of the city. Your morning tour here will take you to the most attractive locations of the Medina of Fez such as the Bou Inania Madrasa (very old koranic school), the Nejjarine Fountain; Attarine Madrasa (another old koranic school), Moulay Idriss II Mausoleum, and the famous Qarawiyyin Mosque (outside visit). The exploration will start at the monumental gate of Bab Boujlloud. The first monument to visit is the stunning Madrasa Bou Inania. This old school was built in 1350 and is considered as a high point of Moroccan Marinid architecture. Then will continue to the Tijani Zaouïa which is an old Islamic building for education and commemoration. Then head to the instrument makers’ Souk before arriving at the Mzara of the ancient sovereign Moulay Idriss situated at the place where he took the decision to build the town. After having enough time to take photos, your guide will take you to En-Nejjarine Square and the cabinet makers’ Souk. Discover the breathtaking Foundouk on the squareh, this foundouk houses today the Wooden Arts and Crafts Museum. Not far from it, you will find the most visited and revered site in Fez: The Moulay Idriss Zaouïa. Other places to see this morning are Es-Seffarine Square, the coppersmith square, and the Chouara leather tanneries situated just before the Andalusian quarter.
Lunch time
Our guide will take to one of the best restaurants in Fez where you can enjoy your lunch (own expense).
Get some time at leisure
After having your luch, your guide will give you enough time to stroll around the old medina of Fez where you can find several shops and souks if you want to buy some souvenir. Then you will have the chance to do a panoramic tour of Fez Jdid and the new town as well.
Transfer back to the port of Casablanca
End of the tour and way back to Casablanca. Drop off at the port of Casablanca according to your cruise schedule. End of our services.
- Package per person (pax):
| Number of pax | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax |
| PRICE PER PAX | 335 USD | 178 USD | 128 USD | 103 USD | 88 USD | 78 USD |
pax = person
- Tour Rates :
Prices are per person, per booking, and are listed in USD. All published prices are valid for the whole year except during the new year holiday period where special rates will be applied (please contact us at sales@coloredmorocco.com if you wish to book this tour between Dec 25th to Jan 1st). Rates are based on the number of participants.
- Children Policy:
Children under the age of 2 are free of charge
Children aged between 2 and 12 may receive up to 50% discount
Children aged 12 and older are considered adults.
- How to book your Tour:
- Please fill all the required information in the opposite booking form and then click the “Book Now” button and follow all the instructions until your checkout.
- You can also book your tour on our booking page, or by sending your booking request to sales@coloredmorocco.com.
- To customize your tour, please Click here and send us your request.
- For groups over 6 participants, please Click here and send us your request.
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