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By booking a Medina tour with me you will definitely enjoy exploring all of the hidden historical sites plus witnessing the creative process of the handcrafts. Fez medina is believed to be the biggest car-free urban area in the world with 9400 streets and alleyways UNESCO listed Fes el Bali as a world heritage site in 1981 under the name Medina of Fez. It is home to the oldest university in the world, mosques, medrasas , (theological colleges), tanneries and souqs and an enormous contrast of sights, sounds,colors and smells. Fez also is the spiritual, religious and cultural capital of Morocco, capital of handicraft and cooking.
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Vivian L, Jan 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Guided Tour of Fez with Mouanis We had an absolutely fantastic full-day tour of Fez with Mouanis and could not recommend him more highly. The day began with a driving tour outside the Medina, where we visited several beautiful viewpoints and saw the Royal Palace area, which provided great context and orientation before heading inside the city. The walking tour through the Medina was truly fascinating. It was incredible to experience a place that is not just a tourist attraction, but a living, working city where locals still live and carry out daily life much as they have for centuries. Mouanis did an excellent job explaining the history, structure, and culture of the Medina, making it both engaging and educational. We visited museums, viewed mosques from the outside, saw the world’s oldest university, and learned so much about the history and significance of Fez. One of the highlights was learning about the traditional craftsmen. We visited a pottery workshop, a metal plate decorating and carving shop, the tannery, a male weaver working on a loom, and a female weaver hand-weaving an extraordinary rug. Watching these artisans at work was unforgettable. What truly set this tour apart was the complete lack of pressure to buy anything. We were free to observe, ask questions, and learn, without feeling pushed or uncomfortable—and in fact, we didn’t buy anything at all. The focus was clearly on education, culture, and genuine experience. Mouanis clearly cares deeply about the people of Fez and has genuine relationships throughout the Medina. As we walked through the streets, he was constantly greeting friends and acquaintances, which made it clear that he is truly part of the community. We also noticed him tipping some of the craftsmen we observed, which spoke volumes about his respect for their work and his commitment to supporting the local people. Mouanis is knowledgeable, professional, and deeply passionate about Fez and its history. This tour was the perfect way to understand the city, its people, and its traditions. A truly enriching experience and a highlight of our trip to Morocco. Highly recommended!
Naaokaile, Jan 2026
Mouaniss is a great guide. He is very nice and took excellent care of us. He took us every corner of the medina. Waiting patiently for us to take pics
Anna Maddalena D, Jan 2026
We spent a wonderful afternoon in the Medina of Fes! The guide picked us up from our Riad and accompanied us for 4 hours in the maze of the medina where we could visit the main monuments and several authentic shops where we could observe artisans at work. We highly recommend this experience, the guide is very nice, attentive and ready to answer all questions!
Oyesola, Dec 2025
We initially booked this particular activity by mistake. I was looking for a car tour and a private one, because I have mobility issues and use a walking stick. I can walk but not too fast or rushed. It was very important that I went at my own pace hence why it had to be private. However after booking, I realised during conversation with Mouanis, that it was a walking tour and a group tour. I messaged to tell Mouanis the situation and why I needed to go at my own pace and he very kindly decided to block that time slot so that no one else would book it, it was just my party of 3 people. I sincerely appreciate that kind gesture. Mouanis is very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. He went at my pace and gave us enough time to shop or look around at the places we stopped by. He also arranged for a car to pick us up and drop us afterward. Also we had different stops for me to rest and catch my breath. I got told all the history behind the medina. I saw the cooperative women breaking the argan seed, how they wove fabrics, I was told about the 9400 streets, the first university in the world, the museum by the Najjarine souq among many others. Please do not hesitate to book this tour. Mouanis is a perfect gentleman and very knowledgeable. I can't wait to return to Fez and have him take me around and maybe host me this time at his Riad. Thank you Mouanis for such a lovely experience
The University of al-Qarawiyyin romanized: Jāmiʻat al-Qarawīyīn), also written Al-Karaouine or Al Quaraouiyine, is a university located in Fez, Morocco. It was founded as a mosque by Fatima al-Fihri in 857–859 and subsequently became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Islamic Golden Age.
The Zawiya of Moulay Idris II is a zawiya (an Islamic shrine and religious complex, also spelled zaouia) in Fez, Morocco. It contains the tomb of Idris II (or Moulay Idris II when including his sharifian title), who ruled Morocco from 807 to 828 and is considered the main founder of the city of Fez.
Cherratine Madrasa (Arabic: مدرسة الشراطين, romanized: Madrasat esh-Sherātīn, lit. 'school of the rope makers') is an Islamic school or madrasa that was built in 1670 by the Alawi sultan Moulay al-Rashid. It is located in the city of Fez in Morocco.The madrasa is also called Er-Rachidia Madrasa or Ras al-Cherratine Madrasa.
Funduq al-Najjarin (Arabic: فندق النجارين, lit. 'Inn of the carpenters'; also transliterated as Fondouk el-Nejjarine) is a historic funduq (a caravanserai or traditional inn) in Fes el Bali, the old medina quarter in the city of Fez, Morocco.
Chouara Tannery (sometimes spelled Chouwara is one of the three tanneries in the city of Fez, Morocco. It is the largest tannery in the city and one of the oldest. It is located in Fes el Bali, the oldest medina quarter of the city, near the Saffarin Madrasa along the Oued Fes (also known as the Oued Bou Khrareb)
While you're in Fez it's very important to visit the carpet workshop to witness the creative process and to see the difference between the Arab and the Beber carpets.
Fes el Bali is the oldest walled part of Fez, the second largest city of Morocco. Fes el Bali was founded as the capital of the Idrisid dynasty between 789 and 808 AD.
UNESCO listed Fes el Bali as a World Heritage Site in 1981 under the name Medina of Fez.
The Zawiya of Sidi Ahmed al-Tijani, Zawiya Tijaniya Al Koubra is a Sufi zawiya, an Islamic religious complex building for education and commemoration, in Fez, Morocco.
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