Fez Guided Tour of Artisans and Handicrafts Full-Day Private Tour
Description
Discover the rich cultural heritage and artisanal craftsmanship of Fes on this full-day private tour. As one of Morocco’s oldest and most historic cities, Fes offers a unique blend of tradition, history, and artistry. This personalized tour will take you deep into the city’s vibrant medina, where you’ll explore ancient monuments, bustling souks, and the traditional artisans that keep Fes’ heritage alive. - Visit historical landmarks like the Bou Inania Madrasa and Al Quaraouiyine University - Explore the traditional craftsmanship of Fes' artisans, including leather, pottery, and woodwork - Wander through the colorful souks and workshops of the Fes medina - Enjoy a personalized, private tour with an expert local guide - Learn about the rich cultural heritage and history of Fes This full-day private tour is perfect for those looking to experience the deep cultural and artisanal traditions of Fes while enjoying the flexibility and personalized service of a private guide.
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Itinerary
- Morning Pick-Up:* Start your day with a convenient pick-up from your hotel or riad in a comfortable, private vehicle. Your knowledgeable local guide will accompany you throughout the day to ensure a tailored and immersive experience. - *Stop 1: Bou Inania Madrasa* Begin your exploration with a visit to the *Bou Inania Madrasa*, one of the most stunning examples of Moroccan architecture. Admire the intricate stucco, wood carvings, and zellij tilework in this 14th-century religious school, which remains a masterpiece of craftsmanship. - *Stop 2: Al Quaraouiyine University* Visit the *Al Quaraouiyine University*, founded in 859 AD, and recognized as the world’s oldest continually operating university. Learn about its pivotal role in Islamic education and its impressive library, home to ancient manuscripts.
- Stop 3: The Tanneries of Fes* Next, head to the famous *Chouara Tannery*, where leather goods have been crafted using traditional methods for centuries. Watch the fascinating process of dyeing leather in massive stone vats, and take in the vivid colors and ancient techniques from a viewpoint above the tannery. - *Stop 4: Artisan Workshops and Souks* Dive into the bustling heart of Fes’ medina, where you will explore the vibrant souks and discover the traditional artisans at work. Visit workshops specializing in *zellij (tilework), wood carving, metalwork, textiles, and pottery*. Meet with the artisans themselves and see firsthand the skill and precision that goes into their crafts.
- *Stop 5: Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts* Visit the *Nejjarine Museum*, housed in a beautifully restored caravanserai, to see a stunning collection of wooden artifacts, from intricate chests to musical instruments. The museum provides an in-depth look into the craftsmanship and artistic heritage of Morocco. - *Lunch Break:* Enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch at a local restaurant within the medina. Savor dishes like tagine, couscous, and Moroccan pastries, while soaking in the lively atmosphere of Fes. - *Stop 6: Dar Batha Museum (Optional)* Visit the *Dar Batha Museum*, housed in a 19th-century palace, which boasts a collection of Moroccan arts and crafts, including ceramics, carpets, and traditional textiles.
- *Stop 7: The Mellah (Jewish Quarter) and Royal Palace* In the afternoon, explore the historic *Mellah* (Jewish Quarter), known for its unique architecture and cultural significance. Nearby, stop for a photo at the grand gates of the *Royal Palace*, adorned with stunning brass doors and intricate tilework. - *Stop 8: Bab Boujloud (The Blue Gate)* Conclude your tour with a visit to the iconic *Bab Boujloud*, also known as the Blue Gate of Fes. This impressive entrance to the medina is a perfect spot for photos and a final glimpse of the city’s vibrant energy. - *Evening Drop-Off:* After a full day of cultural and artisan exploration, your guide will drop you off at your hotel or riad, ensuring a comfortable and relaxed end to your day.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
pick-up from your accommodation or any meeting point requested
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(37)
The tour was led by Yassin and included all the main sites in the Medina. We visited a beautiful wood working gallery owned by a family going back generations (bought some beautiful pieces). Felt we could trust the owner in that we were getting good prices. Also visited an embroidery shop, a spice shop, a bakery, and the tannery of course. Excellent lunch set in a palace. We visited the mosaic tile place/factory the day before with Hamza - as well as serval sights and view points outside the Medina (royal palace, Jewish cemetery, royal garden). Hamza is very knowledgeable about Fez and its history and culture. He grew up in the Medina - we had a very knowledgeable and hospitable guide! Finally we asked to visit the American Fondouk where working donkeys and mules get free veterinary care. Hamza happily agreed and took us there himself, sharing in our love of animals and caring about their welfare So worthy and inspiring! Thanks Hamza!
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! 🙏😊 It was truly a pleasure to spend time with you and share the beauty, history, and culture of Fes together. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring the Medina with Yassin and discovering the traditional artisans, local workshops, and authentic places that make Fes so special. The woodworking family, the embroidery artisans, the spice shops, bakery, tannery, and the palace lunch are all part of the real spirit of the old Medina, and I’m glad you appreciated these experiences. It was also my pleasure to show you the panoramic viewpoints, the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter, and the mosaic and tile workshop. As someone who grew up in the Medina, I always enjoy sharing the hidden stories and traditions of my city with guests. And of course, visiting the American Fondouk was something very special. I deeply respect the work they do for donkeys, mules, and working animals, and I was happy to share that experience with people who also care about animal welfare. Thank you again for your kindness, trust, and support. I truly hope to welcome you back to Morocco again in the future! 🇲🇦✨
We had a tour with Hamzid yesterday. It was good, informative and quickly explored all corners/markets of Fes. However, the guide was quite monotonous and told the "important facts" and was calm afterwards. Also only on request was the guided tour to the Jewish quarter etc. carried out for which a transfer by car is necessary. Overall good but expandable. I hope it was only an isolated incident, as the company was in itself well rated, so I booked it.
We would like to clarify that our company does not offer guided tours in German, and we currently do not have any German-speaking guides in our team. For this reason, your review does not seem to correspond to any service provided by us. We kindly ask you to double-check the company you intended to review, as it is very important to ensure reviews are posted on the correct business. Thank you for your understanding. Best regards, Bekben Travel Team
This tour is advertised as a full day tour with a guide throughout. The first half in the market was good however we were not given the option to go into the craft museum.l which is on the iternary. We asked about the ladies making bread on the round stones and said we would see it later and he would explain it and then it never happened. Same for the dying of material, said we will go a different way and never got to see it. After a quick lunch at a local fast food stand we met the driver with our guide and drove a few minutes to the blue gate where the guide left. He appeared to be in a rush all day to leave and suspect he has booked a different tour for the afternoon. The driver was just a driver and not a guide, so even though we paid for a full day guided tour it is not what we received as we did not have a guide for the second half of the day. We were pretty confused and it completely impacted the second half of the tour. As this tour was not as advertised and we felt ripped off it I can only give a low score.
!!!!! After carefully reviewing your comments, we must inform you that we have no record of this booking or service under our company, and the details described do not correspond to our operations or standards !!!! It appears that this review has been mistakenly posted on the wrong company page. We kindly but firmly request that you remove this review and publish it under the correct provider, in order to avoid any misunderstanding and unfair impact on our reputation. Please note that, in the event this review is not removed, we will be obliged to formally report and dispute it with the platform, as it does not relate to our services. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Kind regards, Hamza Bekben Travel
We had an amazing tour of Fes with Ahmed, our guide who spoke great English (he speaks many languages). We specifically picked this tour company because we wanted to get as much history and detail of not just Fes but the Moroccan and Muslim culture as possible. Ahmed started off asking if there was anything specific we wanted to do or see. I told him I haven't tried spiced Moroccan coffee yet. He took us to a street cart where a young man was making Moroccan coffee. He was heating up the coffee in sand and it was truly delicious! It was so good, I had to go back on my last day in Fes to have one more cup. We learned so much from Ahmed as he took us through the Medina, especially how to understand the various signs to indicate if it will pass through or dead end, information that would have been very useful when we went to the other cities, prior to Fes. Not only was the information Ahmed provided interesting but he would include funny stories or facts. He was great at getting us to the front of a group at popular sites so we could see better (I’m very short so I greatly appreciated not having to try to see around tall people in front of me). Ahmed took us to a wonderful lunch that served a very delicious chicken tagine which my friend and I both agreed was the best chicken tagine we had eaten so far. Ahmed also helped me to negotiate 2 purchases which I greatly appreciated. Both my friend and I also appreciated that Ahmed didn't try to talk us into buying any of the products from the artisan shops he took us to. We were very interested in how the hand made products were made but didn't have the space to purchase the beautiful artisan products Morocco is famous for. By the way, this tour was during Ramadan and Ahmed apologized to us after lunch because he said he was slower than normal since hasn’t eaten or drank anything all day. I told him he has nothing to apologize for because he has been a great guide, his pace was perfect. If it is possible to give him a rating of 10 instead of a 5 I would. We couldn't have asked for a better guide and you are lucky if you get him as a guide!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and beautiful review — it truly means a lot to us 🙏 We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience in Fes with Ahmed. He is indeed one of our best guides, and your kind words about his knowledge, sense of humor, and attention to detail perfectly reflect the passion he puts into his work every day. I will personally share your message with him — I’m sure it will make him very happy 😊 We are also very glad that you enjoyed the authentic Moroccan coffee experience, the Medina exploration, and especially the lunch — it’s always our goal to combine culture, history, and local experiences in a natural and enjoyable way. Your understanding and kindness during Ramadan are also deeply appreciated. It means a lot to us that you recognized Ahmed’s efforts despite the fasting — this is exactly the spirit we hope our guests experience when visiting Morocco ❤️ Thank you again for your trust and for choosing our company. It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you again in the future for another unforgettable experience. Warm regards, Hamza Manager – Bekben Travel 💼🚐✨
Our experience in Fez was absolutely unforgettable thanks to our guides Hamza, Adil and Sufyan. Their Service is impeccable from beginning to end. Each of them was passionate about sharing the fascinating history of the medina, its traditions and its well-kept secrets. Their kindness, professionalism and availability allowed us to fully enjoy the visit, without ever feeling rushed. They know every corner of the city and have guided us carefully, giving us both clear explanations and authentic anecdotes that make the discovery even more vivid. We also greatly appreciated their practical advice and concern to answer all our questions. Thanks to them, we discovered Fes with a new and meaningful look. I highly recommend Hamza, Adil and Sufyan to all those who wish to explore this magical city in the best conditions!
Un immense merci pour ce magnifique retour ! Nous sommes ravis de savoir que votre expérience à Fès a été inoubliable et que nos guides Hamza, Adil et Sufyan ont contribué à rendre votre visite si spéciale. Leur passion, leur professionnalisme et leur attention sont effectivement précieux, et nous ne manquerons pas de leur transmettre vos mots qui leur feront très plaisir. Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez pu découvrir la médina sous un nouvel angle, à travers son histoire, ses traditions et ses petits secrets. C’est exactement l’expérience que nous souhaitons offrir à nos voyageurs. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour d’autres découvertes au Maroc ! Avec toute notre gratitude,
Excellent and professional tour of Fes’ artisans and craftsmanship - our guide Youssef taught us many things. Highly recommend
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring Fes’ artisans and craftsmanship with Youssef. He will be very happy to know his knowledge made the experience meaningful for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour in Morocco
I had a tour of the Fez medina with Mr. Yassine, and I highly recommend it. He's a very kind and professional person, passionate about his culture. He took me around the Fez medina and beyond, without the pressure of having to buy, which I feared because of comments of tourists en videos pon social media. Yassine speaks English and Spanish very well. I felt safe the whole time. Sadly I can not upload a picture.
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the Fez Medina with Yassine. His passion for sharing the culture and history of the city is something we’re very proud of. It’s wonderful to know that you felt comfortable, safe, and free to explore without pressure. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you again for more discoveries in Morocco!
Private tour with great guide and driver. They were very helfull, especially since my son started to have stomack problems during the tour.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the private tour, and we’re especially grateful for your appreciation of the guide and driver. Our team is always ready to go the extra mile to ensure our guests are comfortable and well taken care of—especially when unexpected situations arise. We hope your son recovered quickly and that you were still able to enjoy the experience. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’d be happy to welcome you again anytime! Warm regards, The Team
My mom and I had the greatest privilege of being on a tour led by Soufian (driving tour around Fes) and Yassin (walking tour in Fes Medina). Firstly, I wanted to say the biggest thank you to both for exceeding our expectations and putting a lot of care into their explanations of the beautiful city, we felt so privileged to be shown around by them. The tour was very informative and they both had great, warm and kind personalities. A massive thank you to Hamza as well, who is the owner of Bek Ben Travel, a truly kind person who clearly cares deeply about his work and the people who book with his company. I would highly recommend Bek Ben Travel to anyone visiting Morocco. I will be telling all of my friends and family about them when I return to Australia. So happy!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! It was truly a pleasure to welcome you and your mom to Fez, and we’re so happy to hear that your experience with Soufian and Yassin made such a positive impression. They both take great pride in sharing the beauty and richness of the city, and your words will mean so much to them. It also warms my heart personally to hear your appreciation. At Bek Ben Travel, we genuinely care about every guest, and we’re so grateful you felt that during your time with us. Your recommendation means the world, and we’re honored to know you’ll be sharing your experience with friends and family back in Australia. Wishing you both many more joyful travels and hoping to welcome you back to Morocco one day! Warmest regards,
This tour was exceptional and Yah was amazing!!! Highly recommend he was funny and knew all the history of Morocco 🇲🇦 i would definitely book again.
Thank you immensely for your wonderful feedback! We are overjoyed to learn that your experience with Bekben travel was met with satisfaction. It is our constant endeavor to craft exceptional travel memories, and your acknowledgment of our efforts is truly gratifying. Npp op Here at bekben travel , our devoted team dedicates itself to ensuring every aspect of your journey is flawlessly orchestrated. Your contentment is our ultimate goal, and your positive comments reinforce our unwavering commitment to delivering excellence. Your trust and kind expressions mean the world to us. We eagerly look forward to hosting you again for more thrilling adventures. Should you have any specific destinations or activities in mind for your next expedition, please feel free to get in touch. Wishing you safe travels and our warmest regards, The Bekben travel Team
