Discover the World’s Largest Living Medieval City Like Never Before
Fes el-Bali is not just a medina — it is the oldest, largest, and most perfectly preserved medieval city still alive today. Founded in 789 AD, its 9,400 narrow alleys, 300 mosques, and 10,000 historic houses form a UNESCO-listed labyrinth that hasn’t changed in a thousand years.
In 2026, new access rules, restored monuments, and exclusive private experiences make this the best year ever to explore it properly.
Here are the only six Fes medina tours actually worth your time and money.
1. The Signature Full-Day Private Medina Masterclass (Most Booked)
The perfect first-day tour — slow, deep, and 100 % private
Duration: 7–8 hours | Price: $95–160 pp (depending on group size)
- 08:00 Start at Bab Bou Jeloud (the Blue Gate) with fresh msemen breakfast on a hidden rooftop
- Al-Qarawiyyin University & newly restored 14th-century library (special access for our guests)
- Chouara Tannery at 9 a.m. — before the crowds, when the colors are most intense
- Medersa Bou Inania + Attarine (the two most beautiful Quranic schools)
- Lunch in a 300-year-old palace turned restaurant (fixed menu or à la carte)
- Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts + the secret fondouk carpenters’ workshops
- Seffarine Square (copper beaters) + the 9th-century communal bread ovens still in use
- Sunset from the Borj Nord panoramic terrace overlooking the entire medina
- Optional: evening food tour add-on (harira, pastilla, snail soup, 8+ stops)
2. The Half-Day “Medina Unlocked” Tour (Perfect if you’re short on time)
4–5 hours | $65–110 pp
Ideal morning or afternoon slot
Choose your focus:
A. Architecture & Madrasas
B. Artisans & Crafts (copper, zellige, leather)
C. Jewish Heritage (Mellah + synagogue + cemetery)
3. The Photography & Instagram Private Tour
6 hours | $140 pp (max 4 people)
Professional photographer-guide who knows every perfect corner
- Sunrise at the tannery from the secret upper terrace
- Blue Gate at golden hour
- Hidden turquoise doors and pastel walls most influencers never find
- Private rooftop sessions above the medina
- Includes edited high-res photos delivered same day
4. Fes Food Odyssey – Medina Edition
5 hours (evening) | $85 pp
- 17:00 Meet at R’cif gate
- 12+ tastings: bissara soup, camel spleen sandwich, wild-thyme tea, chebakia honey pastries, sheep’s head (optional!)
- Visit to the medieval night food market most tourists never see
- End with mint tea on a rooftop watching the medina lights come alive
5. The Exclusive “After-Hours Medina” Private Experience
3 hours (starts 19:30) | $120 pp (max 6 people)
The medina when 99 % of visitors have gone back to their hotels
- Empty tanneries lit only by lanterns
- Silent madrasas with no one inside
- Local families inviting you for tea in their 800-year-old homes
- Nighttime call to prayer echoing through the alleys
Available only March–May & September–November
6. The Ultimate 2-Day Medina Immersion (For serious culture lovers)
Stay inside the medina + live like a local
Day 1: Full-day private tour + cooking class inside a restored dar
Day 2: Morning with artisans (choose pottery, zellige tile-making, or calligraphy) + afternoon Jewish quarter + sunset hammam ritual
Includes one night in a boutique riad (we’ll recommend the most authentic ones)
New in 2026 – Special Access You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
- Al-Qarawiyyin Library women’s section reopened after 6-year restoration
- Dar al-Magana water clock house (normally closed) – private 20-minute visit
- Restored Funduq Staouniyine now hosting resident artisans (exclusive entry)
- Night opening of Medersa Seffarine once per month (we’ll match your dates if possible)
Ready to Explore the Real Fes Medina?
All our Fes tours are 100 % private, led by officially licensed, English-speaking guides who were born and raised inside the medina (they literally know every cat by name).
No fixed groups. No shopping stops. No rush.
Just tell us:
- Your dates in Fes
- How many hours/days you have
- Your interests (food, photography, history, crafts…)
We’ll send you the perfect custom medina itinerary within a few hours — with exact price, guide name, and recent guest photos.
Phone & Whatsapp: +212 667 698 802
Gmail: toursmoroccotoursofficial@gmail.com
Fes el-Bali isn’t a tourist attraction.
It’s a living, breathing medieval city — and it’s waiting to show you its secrets. 🏰✨
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