Some of the places you can visit with an official guide are the seven golden and majestic gates of the Royal Palace in Fez, one of the largest and oldest in Morocco that crosses the Jewish Quarter, “el Mellah”, built near the Royal Palace in 1438. The Mellah of Fez, where only Jews lived, was Morocco’s first mellah.
Visit the Ibn Danan Synagogue: “one of the ancient synagogues of North Africa” (the oldest synagogue in Fez), built in the 17th century and renovated in 1999. It was a centre of Jewish life in Mellah Fez, and entered the royal palace and discovered its wonderful marble, copper and mosaic door for more photos.
Then the panoramic view from the Castillo del Sur to take pictures and then the school of ceramics: known for its artisan ceramics, you will be amazed by the fascinating products and have the opportunity to meet local artisans.
You’ll be immersed in the exciting and picturesque Fez, the world’s most prominent pedestrian street with over 9000 lanes.
Here you will find fascinating monuments such as Medersa Bou Anania, one of the best-preserved medina, the Nejjarine Fountain, full of beauty due to its mosaic decoration. But the tour of Fez does not end there: although the Quaraouine mosque only allows access to Muslim religious worship, it is worth visiting it and learning about its history. It is one of the most impressive and important in Morocco, among others that many consider the oldest university globally.
Another monument that can be part of this guided tour of Fez is the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. And, of course, there will be time to get to know the business bustle of its souks and discover the importance of handicrafts in the city, as can be seen in the famous neighbourhood of tanners, which has remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages. Museums and the famous Fez viewpoint may be more options to complete a full-time visit.
Hotel/Riad in Fes
- Transportation
- Accommodation
- Entrance fees to historical sites.