In a city like Fez, a guided tour is highly required more than any city, the Medina here is nothing less than a real puzzle; it is typically walled, and full of forked streets and narrow alleys, thus the prospect of getting lost or missing some important attractions is highly anticipated. Consequently, guided tour will let you cover all the main sights and perambulate over each one of them.
This guided tour involves a tour around the ramparts outside the Medina and the main sights inside it.
Starting and finishing point: Your Riad or Hotel.
– Bou Inania Madrasa : The biggest and most beautiful of the 14th century Marinades monuments.
– Nejjarine Museum : A UNESCO world heritage.
– Ibn Danane Synagogue : A pretty 17th-century synagogue and a significant piece of the Jewish long history in Morocco.
– Zaouia Moulay Idriss : The mausoleum where the father or the founder of the city rests.
– Bab Boujloud : The main entrance to Fes el-Bali.
– Marinid Tombs : A few giant tombs on the hill above Fes.
– Souk El-Henna : The best choice to find the famous Moroccan “Henna”
– Royal Palace : The king’s palace.
– Borj-North : An archeological armaments museum.
– Batha Museum : Houses an excellent collection of Traditional Moroccan arts and crafts.
– Jnan Sbil : The oldest public garden in Morocco.
– El Mellah (Jewish quarter) : Founded in 13th century and is considered the first the largest Jewish quarter in Kingdom, It governs the famous Ibn-danane synagogue and many other historical monuments that belong to the Jewish heritage.
– Dar el-magana : A weight powered water clock that was built in the middle of the 14th century.
– Tanneries : An integral part of the Moroccan industries, specifically the leather goods industry. There many tanneries in Fes including the well-known Ain Azliten , the oldest Sidi Mousa, and the biggest Chouara tanneries.
– Al-Qarawyine University : One of the world’s oldest universities and a worthwhile stop for all travelers exploring Fez.
The Medina of Fes is the larger and most diverse in Morocco, each corner has a story to tell and an adventure to offer, discover the huge walls and step back in time as you stroll around the Medina’s mythical souks, mosques, Madrassas and palaces that characterize the historical cities of Morocco and where the authentic Moorish style is greatly maintained.
Fes El Jedid or the inside area in general is no less important than the Medina, it in turn has its properties and bear witness to an integral part of Fez history, and it contains some monuments that are even older than those in the Medina, Borj north for instance is a good example, the history of this fort goes back to the 16th century, now it has turned into armaments museum and it governs a variety of ancient and one-of-a-kind pieces that will amaze you.
We are also going to take a walk around the Royal Palace with its Imposing facade, and though entering is not allowed you still have the chance to contemplate the fussily ornamented gates.
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