Day 5: Fes Guided Tour
On this day of Fes Sightseeing, we can say it is one of the best highlights of our 8 Days Morocco Imperial Cities & Merzouga Desert Tour From Marrakech. After breakfast at the Riad/Hotel, we will pick you up and start exploring the sights of the new city and the old medina with our professional guide. The sites include:
โข Royal Palace Gate: The Royal Palace is one of the most elegant structures in Morocco with a large and impressive gate; itโs located in the new part of Fez (Fes El Jdid). The royal palace was rebuilt by the Alaouites dynasty starting in 1969-1971. The gate of the palace had an excellent piece of modern Moroccan craftsmanship. And it is had decorated with mosaic tile and carved cedarwood, as well as the gate, which has gilt bronze covered in geometric patterns.
โข The Jewish headquarter: The first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century, as you know that Fez had long hosted the largest and one of the oldest Jewish communities in Morocco.
โข Bab Boujloud Gate: The Bab Boujloud Gate is the most famous in Morocco. It is also the main entrance to the Medina. See the striking blue and green colors that cover either side of this monumental gate.
โข South Borj: On the hills overlooking the old city (Medina) of Fes, built by the Saadian dynasty in 1582.
โข Andalusia Mosque: This stunning mosque is easily definable by its imposing green and white minaret. Built at the end of the 9th century by a woman, its wood carvings are exquisite.
โข Tannersโ District: One of the main attractions of Fez, the tannersโ quarters is where leather is output using the same centuries-old methods. You can get a birdโs eye view from the raised platform and watch the entire process.
โข El-Attarine Madrasa or the Medersa Attarine: Visit Fezโs most popular attraction, the El-Attarine Madrasa in the heart of the city, built-in 1325. See the fine examples of Merenidcraftsmanship around the madrasa, especially the stucco and cedarwood carvings on the ceiling.
โข Karaouine Mosque: One of the biggest religious structures in Morocco and was founded in 859 by Fatima Al-Fihri, this mosque lies in the heart of the medina. The university attached to the mosque has been the center of Islamic learning in Morocco for more than 1000 years.
โข Azouia Moulay Idriss: The tomb of Moulay Idris is a highly revered shrine. At the entrance, women pass offerings through a hatch its close as a non-Muslim can get.
โข Place Nejjarine: A beautiful fountain could see at the Place Nejjarine, a square deep in the heart of the old medina. It is also home to the Nejjarine Museum of Wood and carpentry and showcases Fezโs renowned wood-carving tradition. See exquisite furniture, thrones, and objects of everyday use. Nearby is the souk of the carpenters.
The tour will have a break for lunch at Moroccan restaurants in Medina. After lunch, continue with your guided exploration of the attractions of Fez.
The highlights of this tour include:
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โข Tombs of the Merenid Dynasty: Get spectacular views over the city from this resting place of the Merenid Sultans who played a crucial role in making Fez the cultural and religious capital of Morocco. The ruins are a great place to take in the sprawling vistas of the Medina below.
โข District of the potters: See where the world-famous cobalt blue enameled pottery is made.
Late afternoon we will drop you off at your riad.