Fes Day Trips

Additional information

• Tour duration: The half-day tour lasts approximately 4 hours and the full-day tour lasts approximately 8 hours.
• Tour options: You can choose between a half-day or full-day guided shopping tour when booking.
• Guide language: Your licensed local guide will conduct the tour in either English or French.
• Free time: You will have some free time during the tour to explore sites that interest you.
• Hotel delivery: Products purchased on the tour can be delivered free of charge to your hotel or riad.
• Transportation: Transportation is included only if you select the full-day tour option.
• Meals: Lunch in the medina is not included in the tour price and is available at an additional cost.

Inclusions #

• 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

• 4-hour or 8-hour shopping trip (as per option selected)

• Hotel transfers (only for the 8-hour shopping trip)

Exclusions #

• Lunch in the medina

Navigate the UNESCO listed Old City with a local guide, from landmarks to the souks in one trip.

• Day out in Fes Medina: Set out through the lanes of Fes Medina with your guide to visit Bou Inania, Nejjarine Fountain, Madrasa Al Attarine, and the tanneries. Enjoy an external stop at Al Qarawiyyin Library, plus free time to wander the nearby souks with stories at every stop.
• You'll get: A local guide throughout the Medina tour, instant confirmation when you book, and some free time at monuments or markets that interest you.
• Why choose this: Helps you spend more of your sightseeing time in one small area, with a route that cuts down on transit and shopping detours on wider city trips.
• Upgrades: Choose a shared tour that begins from a meeting spot, or upgrade to a private guided visit with hotel pickup from Medina stays for extra ease.

Inclusions #

• Visits to Bou Inania, Nejjarine Fountain, Madrasa Al Attarine, and tanneries

• Al Qarawiyyin Library external visit

• Local tour guide

• Free time to explore sites

• Private tour (as per option selected)

• Hotel pickup from Fes Medina accommodations (private tour option only)

Exclusions #

• Entrance fees to Madrasa Al Attarine

What to bring

• ID requirement: Bring a valid passport or ID card for verification.
• Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes for walking through the Medina.
• Sun protection: Bring sunglasses for comfort in the bright streets.
• Cash for fees: Carry enough local currency to pay monument entrance fees.

What’s not allowed

• Wheelchair access: Wheelchair users are not allowed on this tour.

Additional information

• Hotel pickup (private tour): Enjoy pickup if your hotel is inside Fes Medina.
• Meeting point (outside Medina): If outside Medina, meet in front of Palais de Fès Suites & Spa.
• Shared tour meeting point: For shared tours, meet at Palais de Fès Suites & Spa.
• Timing: The tour may start 5 to 10 minutes late if some guests arrive late.
• Ticket flexibility: You can cancel for free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Discover the UNESCO-listed Medina of Fes with a local guide, visiting traditional tanneries, artisan workshops, and bustling souks.

• Half-day out in Fes Medina: Explore the UNESCO-listed Medina of Fes with a local guide, walking through historic alleys, souks, and markets. Visit the famous Chouara Tannery, artisan workshops, Bou Inania Madrasa, the Blue Gate, and other cultural landmarks, with free time for photos and shopping.
• You'll get: Hotel transfers, a guided walking tour of Fes Medina, visits to traditional tanneries and artisan workshops, exploration of local souks and markets, and free time to browse and take photos.
• Why choose this: The medina's maze-like streets can be difficult to navigate independently. A local guide helps you uncover key sights, workshops, and markets while providing context and local insights along the way.

Inclusions #

• Guided walking tour of the Medina of Fes

• Hotel transfers

• Visit to traditional tanneries and artisan workshops

• Exploration of souks and local markets

• Free time for photos and shopping

Exclusions #

• Meals and beverages

• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves exploring the medina on foot.
• Sun protection: Bring a hat and sunscreen to stay protected from the sun.
• Clothing: Dress modestly to respect local customs throughout the tour.

Additional information

• Tour type: This is a guided walking tour through the historic Medina of Fes.
• Streets: Be prepared for narrow and crowded streets inside the medina.
• Meeting point: The meeting point is in the heart of Fes.
• Hotel transfer: Hotel transfers are included in this experience.
• Meals: Meals and beverages are not included in this experience.
• Personal expenses: Personal expenses are not included in the ticket price.

Explore Roman ruins, sacred hilltop streets, and an imperial city on a day trip from Fes.

• Full-day out to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes: Travel from Fes in an air-conditioned vehicle and discover three of northern Morocco’s most important historical sites. Walk among the Roman ruins of Volubilis, explore the whitewashed streets of Moulay Idriss, and visit Meknes, known for its monumental gates, medina, and Spanish-Moorish architecture.
• You'll get: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fes, transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, an expert driver-guide, and visits to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and Meknes, with Volubilis entry included.
• Why choose this: Combines Morocco’s Roman, religious, and imperial heritage in a single day, with transport and logistics arranged for a seamless experience from Fes.
• Upgrades: Choose a private tour for more flexibility at each stop, or select a shared tour with an English or French-speaking driver-guide.

Inclusions #

• Day trip to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fes

• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with an expert English/French-speaking driver-guide

• Entry fees (10 euros for Volubilis)

• Private tour (based on selected option)

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks

What to bring

• Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes, as you'll be exploring archaeological sites, medina streets, and uneven surfaces throughout the day.
• Sun protection: Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, especially when visiting the open-air ruins of Volubilis.
• Water: Carry drinking water to stay hydrated during the tour.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessibility: This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users due to uneven terrain at Volubilis and walking required in historic areas.

Additional information

• Volubilis entry: Entry to Volubilis is included in your ticket.
• Tour route: The tour visits Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and Meknes before returning to Fes.
• Tour options: Shared and private tour options may be available, depending on the selected variant.
• Age policy: The tour price is the same for all participants, whether adult or child.
• Meknes drop-off: You may choose to end your tour in Meknes instead of returning to Fes.
• Cancellation policy: Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund.

Save time at Fes monuments with skip-the-line entry and dive behind the scenes in artisan workshops.

• Day out in Fes Medina and historic sites: Explore Fes Medina with a local guide, using pre-arranged entry to key monuments so you skip ticket queues. Visit Madrasa Bouanania, admire the Al Qarawiyyin Library from outside, then enjoy free time to browse souks or return to your favorite spots.
• You'll get: You will receive instant booking confirmation, plus a WhatsApp message the day before with your guide’s name and practical details for your meeting.
• Why choose this: Follow a curated route that blends sightseeing with visits to working artisan workshops, packing culture and craftsmanship into one city experience.
• Upgrades: Upgrade from a shared tour starting at Palais de Fès Suites & Spa to a private tour with hotel transfers if your hotel is in the medina.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to monuments

• Entrance fees for Madrasa Bouanania

• Local tour guide

• Visit Al-Qarawiyyin Library exterior only

• Free time to explore sites

• Private tour with hotel transfers (as per option selected)

What to bring

• Footwear and sun: Bring comfortable shoes and sunglasses, as you will be walking around the medina and monuments.
• Local currency: Check that you have the entrance fees for the historical monuments in Moroccan dirhams.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: Wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments are not allowed on this tour.

Additional information

• Hotel transfers: Hotel pickup and drop-off are available only if you book the private option and your hotel is in Fes medina.
• Meeting point option: For the shared tour, your meeting point is Palais de Fès Suites & Spa.
• Guide support: In case you need any help, you can ask your guide at the meeting point for further information.
• Confirmation details: You receive a WhatsApp message the day before with your guide's name and meeting location.
• Tour timing: The tour may have a delay of 5 to 10 minutes if some customers arrive late.
• Qarawiyyin Library: Your visit to Al-Qarawiyyin Library is an exterior visit only.

Escape the city for cedar forests, mountain scenery, and encounters with Barbary macaques in the Middle Atlas Mountains.

• Full-day out to the Middle Atlas Mountains: Travel from Fes in an air-conditioned vehicle with a multilingual driver-guide, visiting Ifrane, cedar forests, the monkey forest, and a traditional Berber cave home. Along the way, experience a different side of Morocco shaped by mountain landscapes, local traditions, and wildlife.
• You'll get: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fes, transportation with a professional multilingual driver-guide, visits to Ifrane, the cedar forests, and the monkey forest, traditional mint tea with a Berber family in a cave home, and all entrance fees except the cave entrance fee.
• Why choose this: Combines nature, wildlife, and local culture in a single day, taking you beyond the medinas and historic cities to explore the landscapes of the Middle Atlas region.

Inclusions #

• Day trip to the Middle Atlas Mountains from Fes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fes

• Transportation with a professional multilingual driver-guide

• Visit to Ifrane and the cedar forests

• Visit to the monkey forest to see Barbary macaques

• Traditional mint tea with a Berber family in a cave home

• Entrance fees to attractions

Exclusions #

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Cave entrance fees

What to bring

• Payment for lunch: Bring cash or card to pay for lunch at the local restaurant.
• Comfortable shoes: Wear comfortable walking shoes for village and forest stops.
• Weather-appropriate clothing: Dress in layers to stay comfortable in the Middle Atlas climate.

Additional information

• Pickup point: Meet your driver at your hotel or riad in Fes for departure.
• Lunch break: You will have free time for lunch at a local restaurant, and the meal is not included in the tour price.

Discover Chefchaouen’s blue-washed streets, mountain views, and relaxed atmosphere on a day trip from Fes.

• Full-day out to Chefchaouen: Travel from Fes in a modern air-conditioned vehicle and spend free time exploring Chefchaouen Medina at your own pace. Wander through blue-painted alleys, visit Plaza Uta el-Hammam, stop by Ras El Ma, and take in views of the Rif Mountains and the Spanish Mosque.
• You'll get: Round-trip transportation from Fes, a professional English- or French-speaking driver, bottled water, and 4–5 hours of free time to explore Chefchaouen. Pickup and drop-off are provided from your hotel or riad, depending on the selected option.
• Why choose this: Enjoy the freedom to explore Chefchaouen independently without worrying about transport, while still benefiting from comfortable round-trip travel from Fes.
• Upgrades: Choose a private excursion for dedicated transport, or select an option that includes a visit to the UNESCO-listed Volubilis archaeological site.

Inclusions #

• Round-trip travel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle

• Professional English/French-speaking driver

• Private or shared pickup and drop-off from your Fes Riad or hotel (based on option selected)

• Flexible free time in Chefchaouen Medina (typically 4–5 hours)

• Areas visited: Chefchaouen Medina, Plaza Uta el-Hammam, Ras El Ma Waterfall, Rif Mountains, Spanish Mosque, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun

• Visit to UNESCO World Heritage site of Volubilis (if option selected)

• Bottled water

Exclusions #

• Lunch

• Entrance fees to sites

• Guided tour

• Volubilis entrance fee (approx. 70 DH)

What to bring

• Walking shoes with grip: Chefchaouen is famously steep with slippery blue stones; supportive footwear is essential for the 4-hour exploration.
• Sun protection: The Roman ruins at Volubilis (Variant 95251) have very little shade; bring a hat and high-SPF sunscreen.
• Small cash (MAD): You’ll need roughly 70 DH for Volubilis entry and 10–20 DH for small tips or public restrooms.
• Motion sickness bands: The drive through the Rif Mountains features many curves; travelers often find these helpful for a smoother ride.

What’s not allowed

• Space in shared minivans is limited. Please restrict luggage to one small daypack per person for maximum comfort.
• If on a shared transfer, the driver cannot stop for extra photos to ensure the group returns on time.
• Flying drones in Morocco is strictly prohibited without a government permit and may lead to confiscation at police checkpoints.

Accessibility

• Chefchaouen and Volubilis are not wheelchair accessible due to hundreds of stairs and uneven, ancient dirt paths.
• We recommend using a baby carrier; navigating a stroller through the narrow, stepped Medina alleys is extremely difficult.

Additional information

• You will receive a WhatsApp message the evening before with the exact pickup time from your specific Riad.
• Pro tip: For the best views without the crowds, use your free time to walk up to the Spanish Mosque during the late afternoon.
• Lunch is not provided, so plan to arrange your own meal during the trip.