Discover Fes on a private day trip from Casablanca. Explore ancient medinas, vibrant souks, and enjoy a local lunch with expert guides.
Discover Fes on a private day trip from Casablanca. Explore ancient medinas, vibrant souks, and enjoy a local lunch with expert guides.
- Royal Palace of Fez - The Royal Palace of Morocco, known as Dar el-Makhzen, is situated in the Méchouar Fez Jdid area of Fes, Morocco. Spanning 80 hectares, the site features the royal palace, a mosque, a madrasah established by the Merinids in 1320, and a weapons square. Its facade on the Place des Alaouites is adorned with seven large copper…
- Royal Palace of Fez - The Royal Palace of Morocco, known as Dar el-Makhzen, is situated in the Méchouar Fez Jdid area of Fes, Morocco. Spanning 80 hectares, the site features the royal palace, a mosque, a madrasah established by the Merinids in 1320, and a weapons square. Its facade on the Place des Alaouites is adorned with seven large copper doors, crafted by a local artisan around 1970.
- Borj Sud - Borj Sud is a significant urban monument in Fes, one of the city’s towers located centrally in Morocco. Constructed in 1582 by the Saadians, it resembles the Portuguese forts and towers of that era. The south tower is perched on hills overlooking the old town.
- Art D’Argile - Art D’Argile showcases the rich diversity of Moroccan craftsmanship, focusing on pottery and zellige. Moroccan handicrafts originate from traditional crafts, highlighting the country’s cultural wealth and historical heritage. Visitors can enjoy a free tour with explanations of the crafting process.
- Bab Bou Jeloud - Bab Boujloud, or Bou Jeloud Gate, is a gateway to the ancient Medina of Fez Bali, leading to Fez el-Jdid. Built in the 12th century, it features three architectural elements, two of which are smaller and symmetrical, adorned with blue ceramics on the exterior, representing the city of Fez, and green on the medina side, symbolizing Islam.
- Medina of Fez - The Medina of Fez, established in the 9th century, flourished in the 13th and 14th centuries under the Merinid dynasty, surpassing Marrakech as the kingdom’s capital. The medina’s urban layout and key monuments, such as madrasas, fondouks, palaces, mansions, mosques, and fountains, date back to this era. Despite the capital’s relocation to Rabat in 1912, it remains the cultural and spiritual heart of the country.
- Mosque and University Kairaouine - The Mosque and Karaouiyne University, located in Fes, Morocco, is recognized as the world’s oldest university still in operation by UNESCO, the Guinness Book of Records, and numerous historians. Founded in 859 during the Idrisid dynasty, it is an architectural gem in the heart of Fez’s medina. Over the centuries, it has been expanded and now features a stunning minaret and a prayer room adorned with Arabic mosaics and calligraphy.
- Chouara Tannery - The Chouara Tannery, one of three in Fes, Morocco, is the largest and among the oldest. Situated in Fes el Bali, the city’s oldest medina district, near the Saffarin Medasa along the Wadi Fes, the tanning industry has operated here since the city’s founding. Today, it is a major tourist attraction, with round stone containers filled with dye or white liquids for softening skins. Leather goods produced here are exported globally.
- Fontaine Nejjarine - The Nejjarine Fountain, located in the medina of Fez, Morocco, is a rectangular basin historically used as a trough for the mounts of fondouk customers. This fondouk, or caravanserai, was declared a national monument in 1916 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual gem, should definitely be on your travel itinerary. Here’s why this historic city will captivate you:
Rich History and Captivating Architecture
Fes is among the oldest imperial cities in Morocco. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Medina of Fes el Bali, featuring its labyrinthine streets, ancient homes, and…
Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual gem, should definitely be on your travel itinerary. Here’s why this historic city will captivate you:
Rich History and Captivating Architecture
Fes is among the oldest imperial cities in Morocco. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Medina of Fes el Bali, featuring its labyrinthine streets, ancient homes, and grand gates.
Authentic Souks
Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of the souks, where you can find unique handicrafts, carpets, pottery, leather goods, jewelry, and a myriad of aromatic spices. You will be guided through the city of Fes by our driver and a local guide, who is well-versed in the city’s history, all while traveling in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.