Fès el-Bali, listed by UNESCO since 1981, is one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world, with thousands of alleys. A licensed guide turns it from a maze into a story.
A classic route includes Bab Bou Jeloud (the Blue Gate), the Bou Inania and Al-Attarine madrasas, the outside of Al Quaraouiyine, the Nejjarine fountain, the Chouara tannery terraces and the artisans’ quarters of coppersmiths and weavers.
Tell us what you like — architecture, food, crafts, photography — and we match you with the right guide. Shopping stops are only made if you ask for them.
What you get
- Official licensed guide (English or French)
- Private: just your group
- Pickup at your riad
- Food-tasting version available
Questions
Do I really need a guide in the Fez medina?
Not strictly, but most first-time visitors find it much easier and more interesting with one, especially on day one. Many then explore alone afterwards.
Will the guide take us shopping?
Only if you ask. We brief guides that stops in shops are optional.