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Highlights
- Discover Fes Medina's hidden markets guided by a licensed local expert who will introduce you to authentic crafts, textiles, leather goods, ceramics, spices, and more.
- Visit iconic shopping and cultural sites such as Chouara Tannery, artisan workshops, carpet stores, and traditional spice souks during your tour.
- Learn about the craftsmanship of various products by observing artisans at work in their workshops that preserve centuries-old traditions.
- Enjoy free time for additional shopping or photo opportunities, with complimentary delivery service to your hotel or riad for any purchases made.
- Select from a 4-hour or an extended 8-hour shopping experience; full-day tours include convenient hotel transfers.
Your Experience
Welcome to an engaging shopping experience in Fes old medina souks. Join a licensed local guide for either a 4-hour or 8-hour guided tour conducted in English or French.
Getting started
Gather at the meeting point with your English or French-speaking local guide in Fes to confirm whether you'll be on the approximately 4-hour or 8-hour shopping excursion. Following a brief introduction of the route through the old medina souks and hidden markets, start foot toward the initial trading streets. From there, venture deeper into the intricate lanes of Fes Medina with your guide.
Fes Medina souks and hidden markets
What to expect
Your guided shopping tour through Fes Medina will take you along its main souks and lesser-known alleys, offering ample time to explore handcrafts that catch your eye.
- The itinerary allows exploration of local artisan shops without any obligation to make purchases, focusing on browsing the available crafts.
- Your knowledgeable guide provides insights in English or French, helping you navigate hidden markets and locate specific items across various quarters.
- Free time is built into your schedule for exploring particular sites of interest without getting lost along the way.
- Purchases made during the tour enjoy complimentary delivery to your hotel or riad, allowing you to continue enjoying Fes Medina unencumbered by bags.
- Transportation is included on full-day tours in English or French, while half-day tours focus more on walkable areas of the medina.
- The tour lasts approximately 4 to 8 hours depending on your chosen option, offering a concentrated introduction to main souks or an extensive exploration including hidden shopping spots.
Chouara Tannery
What to expect
Visit Chouara Tannery, one of Fes's most iconic sites where traditional leather processing continues in open-air pits.
- The tour provides views over the tanning process, showcasing how dyeing and curing are organized within the medina.
- This visit is part of your guided shopping experience to help you understand the production of leather goods available in nearby shops before making a purchase decision.
Ceramics workshops and carpet and rug shops
What to expect
The tour includes stops at ceramics workshops and carpet and rug shops, connecting you with crafts that Fes is renowned for.
- In the ceramics workshops, observe how tiles, pottery, or other clay items are crafted before they appear in medina stalls.
- Explore various designs and techniques at carpet and rug shops to make informed purchasing decisions if desired.
Al Quaraouiyine, Attarine Madrasa, and Nejjarine Museum area
What to expect
The tour includes the area around Al Quaraouiyine, Attarine Madrasa, and Nejjarine Museum, adding architectural and cultural context.
- Your journey will take you past Al Quaraouiyine, juxtaposing the commercial life of souks with one of Fes's significant religious and educational sites.
- Explore how historic buildings like Attarine Madrasa and Nejjarine Museum connect to nearby trading streets within Fes Medina.
Spice markets
What to expect
The spice market section of the medina offers a distinct experience with stalls focusing on ingredients and aromatic products, distinct from other goods like textiles or ceramics featured in your tour.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- English or French-speaking licensed local guide
- Visits to local artisan shops
- Free delivery of purchases to your hotel or riad
- Free time to explore sites on your own
- (Option-based) 4-hour or 8-hour shopping trip, depending on the option chosen
- (Optional for 8-hour trip only) Hotel transfers
- Lunch at a local restaurant within the medina
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Your guide will speak either English or French; confirm your preferred language when booking.
- You can choose between a 4-hour half-day tour and an 8-hour full-day experience, with hotel transfers included on the full-day option for convenience.
- During the tour, you'll have free time to explore sites that interest you most; any purchases made during this period will be delivered free of charge to your hotel or riad.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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