• Rabat - Departure is scheduled between 07:30 and 09:30, with pick-up and drop-off services available at the Inn or a location of your choice.
• Royal Palace of Fez - The first stop on this guided tour from Rabat to Fes is the Royal Palace of Fes (Dar el-Makhzen), situated in Fes el-Jdid, established in 1276. With a Professional Guide, explore the palace’s history, its political significance, and its evolution through Moroccan dynasties, particularly during the Alawite era. Although the interior is not accessible to the public, the exterior is impressive, especially the renowned golden doors of the Place des Alaouites, a masterpiece of Moroccan craftsmanship (zellige, carved wood, chiseled copper). This is an ideal spot for photos and historical insight before continuing the tour.
• Borj Nord - On this guided tour in Fes, visit the renowned North Tower (North Borj), a formidable fortress constructed in 1582 under the Saadian dynasty. With your Professional Guide, learn about the strategic importance of this site, designed according to the principles of 16th-century Portuguese military fortifications, adapted to the gunpowder era.

Recognized as one of the largest defensive structures in Fez, Borj Nord showcases the integration of European military techniques into Moroccan architecture. Now a weapons museum, the fort houses a collection of historical weapons that your Guide will detail.

From the fortress’s summit, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the medina of Fez and the modern city, offering one of the best vantage points to appreciate the urban and historical richness of Morocco’s spiritual capital.

• The Old Jewish Cemetery Of Fes - During this guided tour in Fez, explore the historic Jewish quarter of Fez, known as Mellah, established in the first half of the 14th century under the Merinid dynasty. With your Professional Guide, discover the history of this Jewish community that played a significant role in the city’s economic, cultural, and craft life.

Traditionally located near the Royal Palace, Mellah enjoyed direct protection from royal authority. Your Guide will explain the reasons for this strategic location and the social organization of the neighborhood, identifiable by its unique architecture, narrow streets, and characteristic wooden balconies.

This visit provides insight into the coexistence of Muslim and Jewish cultures in Morocco, offering an authentic glimpse into the multicultural history of Fez, one of the country’s oldest and most captivating cities.

• Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin) - On this guided tour in Fes, discover the prestigious Al Quaraouiyine University, founded between 857 and 859 by Fatima al-Fihri. Initially built as a mosque, it became one of the oldest centers of spirituality and learning in the world, playing a pivotal role during the golden age of Islamic civilization.

With your Professional Guide, learn how this place has welcomed scholars and thinkers for centuries, before being officially recognized as a State University of Morocco in 1963. Although interior access is reserved for the faithful, your Guide will explain its religious, intellectual, and historical significance.

From the outside, admire its remarkable architecture, reflecting Moroccan and Islamic styles across different periods, and understand why Fez is considered the spiritual capital of Morocco.

• Chouara Tannery - During this guided tour in Fez, discover the renowned Chouara tannery, the largest and oldest of the city’s tanneries. Situated in the heart of the historic medina, along the Wadi Fes, it operates using traditional artisanal methods passed down since the city’s founding.

With your Professional Guide, observe the ancestral leather-making process, from skin treatment to dyeing in the iconic colorful stone vats. Your Guide will explain each step of this unique craft that makes Fes leather world-famous.

Vibrant and lively, the tannery offers an authentic scene where craftsmen work using techniques unchanged for centuries. It is an essential place to understand Moroccan craftsmanship, admire the work of tanners, and capture memorable photos of one of the medina of Fes’s most iconic symbols.

• Bou Inania Medersa - During this guided tour in Fez, explore the exceptional Madrasa Bou Inania, constructed between 1350 and 1355 under the rule of the Merinid Sultan Abu Inan Faris. With your Professional Guide, discover one of the most remarkable jewels of Islamic architecture in Morocco.

The Madrasa Bou Inania is the only madrasa in the country that has also served as a mosque open to the faithful, giving it special religious and historical significance. Your Guide will explain its educational, spiritual, and political role at the heart of the medina of Fez.

Admire the exquisite decor, a symbol of the refinement of Merinid architecture: delicate zelliges, carved stucco, finely crafted cedar wood, and elegant calligraphy. This visit provides insight into the artistic and intellectual peak of Fez in the 14th century and its lasting influence on Moroccan architecture.

• Al-Attarine Madrasa - On this guided tour in Fez, explore the remarkable Madrasa Attarine, one of the most beautiful examples of Moroccan architecture. Located in the heart of the medina, near Al Quaraouiyine University, this madrasa was built during the Merinid dynasty to accommodate students studying religious and legal sciences.

With your Professional Guide, learn how the Madrasa Attarine served as both a student residence and a teaching center, playing a crucial role in the transmission of knowledge in Fes. Your Guide will explain its historical and cultural importance in the intellectual development of the city.

Admire the exquisite decor: zelliges, carved stucco, worked cedar wood, and elegant calligraphy, illustrating the refinement of Merinid art and the unique architectural heritage of Fez.

• Rabat - After a full day exploring Fez with your Professional Guide, meet your private driver for the return journey to Rabat in the comfort of your air-conditioned vehicle. Use this time to relax and reflect on the cultural, historical, and architectural discoveries that marked this excursion.

Upon arrival in Rabat, you will be dropped off directly at your accommodation or at a location of your choice, concluding this unforgettable guided excursion between Rabat and Fes, rich in discoveries and cultural immersion.

• Pick-up and drop-off at the Inn
• Bottled water
• On-board WiFi
• Private transport
• Certified Professional Guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Private guided day trip to Fez Check-out from Rabat, combining comfort, culture and authenticity. Enjoy air-conditioned transport with professional driver and discover the must-see sites of Fez with an experienced Guide. Royal Palace, medina, historical monuments and traditional crafts every step is explained and highlighted. A complete, fluid and personalized experience, ideal to discover the cultural richness of Fez with complete serenity, without stress or time wasting.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.