6-Day Tour: Fes → Merzouga → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech (complete tour)
From €690 / person — tailor-made quote
View programme →The world's oldest medina, between age-old craftsmanship and spirituality
Why visit Fes?
Founded in the 9th century, Fes is considered Morocco's spiritual and intellectual capital. Its medina, Fes el-Bali, listed by UNESCO, is the largest inhabited car-free zone in the world: over 9,000 alleyways where leather, wood and metal craftsmen work side by side, in an atmosphere almost unchanged for centuries. It is home to Al Quaraouiyine University, founded in 859 by Fatima al-Fihriya, recognised as one of the oldest still-operating institutions of higher learning in the world. Less touristy than Marrakech, Fes offers a rawer, more authentic immersion in traditional Morocco: calls to prayer echoing over rooftop terraces, mule drivers loaded with hides making their way to the tanneries, madrasas with dazzling zellige tilework. The city is also an excellent starting point for the Merzouga desert (6 hours' drive), Chefchaouen, Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Must-sees
The sites and monuments to discover with your local guide.
The oldest tanneries in the Arab world, where leather is still treated and dyed using centuries-old traditional methods.
Founded in 859 by Fatima al-Fihriya, recognised as one of the oldest still-operating institutions of higher learning.
A 14th-century Marinid architectural masterpiece, famous for its zellige tilework, carved woodwork and great water clock.
Blue Fes pottery, coppersmithing, weaving and leatherwork: one of the country's richest craft scenes.
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View programme →Guide's tips
March to May and September to November, cool winters and hot summers
2 days minimum to calmly explore the medina, often combined with a desert tour via Ifrane and Azrou
Your questions
Tailor-made programme, transport included, local guide. Free quote within 24 h.