Fez Free Tour
Bab Bou Jeloud, the medina's two main lanes and the Chouwara tannery
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The booking is free and you tip the guide at the end. Fez Free Tour meets at Puerta principal del Liceo Moulay Idriss, lasts about 3h and is guided in English; rated 7.9/10 from 3,091 reviews on Civitatis.
Entrance is paid separately on the day: 50 MAD per person for the Al-Attarine or Bou Inania Madrasa (whichever is open) and 2 EUR per person for the Chouwara tannery.
Start times vary by date and are confirmed when you book.
A walk of around three hours through the medina of Fez with an English-speaking guide. It starts at the main gate of the Moulay Idriss school, passes the Blue Gate, follows the shop-lined streets Talaa Kebira and Talaa Seghira, and reaches the shrine of Moulay Idris II and the Chouwara tannery. It ends at the quiet square of the R'cif Mosque.
Tour highlights
- Bab Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate)
- Talaa Kebira and Talaa Seghira
- Al-Attarine or Bou Inania Madrasa
- Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts
- Mausoleum of Moulay Idris II
- Chouwara tannery
Good to know before you go
- Groups are capped at 6 people, even across separate bookings.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
- Not wheelchair accessible. Minimum age is 12.
Meeting point
Puerta principal del Liceo Moulay Idriss
Puerta principal del Liceo Moulay Idriss.
After the tour
Entrance is paid separately on the day: 50 MAD per person for the Al-Attarine or Bou Inania Madrasa (whichever is open) and 2 EUR per person for the Chouwara tannery.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fez Free Tour really free?
The booking is free and there is no ticket for the tour itself. Entrance is paid separately on the day: 50 MAD per person for the Al-Attarine or Bou Inania Madrasa (whichever is open) and 2 EUR per person for the Chouwara tannery. At the end you tip your guide whatever you feel the tour was worth.
Where does the Fez Free Tour start?
The tour meets at Puerta principal del Liceo Moulay Idriss (Puerta principal del Liceo Moulay Idriss.). The exact meeting point and how to spot your guide are confirmed in your Civitatis booking.
How long is the tour, and what languages is it in?
It lasts around 3h and is guided in English. One booking covers up to 6 people; larger parties need a private tour. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.