Secrets of the Fes Medina With a Historian
Duration: 5 hours
Overview
A private guided journey through a living labyrinth.
Included
- A private PhD historian guide born and raised in the Fes Medina, offering a mix of academic expertise and personal storytelling
- Entry to spaces typically closed to tourists, including a neighborhood bakery (farran) and flea market
- Prearranged entrance fees for the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Chouara Tannery viewing platforms
- A traditional Moroccan coffee or tea at a hidden cafe frequented by locals rather than tourists
- Private transfer to and from your hotel
Important information
When will my booking be confirmed?
This private experience is available on request. After you complete your booking online, we’ll confirm availability with our local team. You’ll receive an email within 72 hours either confirming your booking or letting you know if that date is unavailable. If we’re unable to proceed with your reservation, you’ll receive a full refund.
What are the hotel pickup areas?
Pickup and drop-off to hotels located within two miles of the city center are included. If you’re staying in a hotel outside of this area, please contact us after booking and we can advise on pickup. There may be an additional charge.
Is this experience good for kids?
Yes, this experience is family-friendly, and your guide can tailor it for your group to make sure kids are included. Because hotel pickup is included, every person needs a seat, including infants.
What is the cancellation policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 48 hours before the experience start time.
Is this experience accessible?
Unfortunately, this experience isn’t accessible for wheelchairs due to the narrow, uneven streets in the Fes Medina.
Is this experience run by ExperienceFirst?
No, it’s run by one of our trusted and vetted partners.
Highlights
More information
Enter the labyrinth of Fes with a historian born and raised in the medina. Holding a PhD in the city’s heritage, your guide offers an unfiltered look at the world's largest car-free urban area — 9,000 lanes where daily life and centuries of history exist side by side.
You’ll explore the intricately designed Bou Inania Madrasa, stop by a neighborhood bakery where families still bring their daily dough, and explore the flea market where locals — not tourists — trade. See the vibrant dye vats of the Chouara Tannery, and learn the ancient craft of leather-making before visiting the University of al-Qarawiyyin, the world's oldest continually operating university.
Along the way, pause for a traditional Moroccan tea or coffee at a tucked-away spot frequented by locals. This is Fes through the eyes of a scholar who knows each hidden corner — it’s a city that rewards those who go deeper.