Morocco tours from Fez

Fez is the most cultural city and an ideal starting point for Private Morocco tours from Fez. The airport of Fez is about 15 km from the city center and serves numerous European destinations every day. Its location is perfect if you are planning to visit the Northern part of Morocco. In addition, if your time is limited and you want to visit the Sahara desert, you can do it from Fez on a 2 days trip. Furthermore, Fez is a good starting point for several day trips.

Why Should I Start My Private Morocco Tours From Fez

Fez is the oldest and most atmospheric of the Imperial cities and during its history has served as the country’s capital no less than three times. Fez was founded during the 8th-9th centuries CE, under the Idrisid dynasty. The origin of the name is still unknown but some scholars believe that the word Fez comes from the Arabic word fas which means axe. Other stories trace the name back to the old Berber name of the Middle Atlas Mountains, Fazaz.

Since 1981 the medina of Fez is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the world’s largest car-free areas. In addition, Fez is one of the most fascinating and authentic cities and is well-known for its traditional artisans. Also, is famous for being home to the University of al-Qarawiyyin, the oldest in the world. About 13,385 historic buildings are located in the medina and among them, there are madrasas, mosques, funduqs, palaces, synagogues, and more than 200 hammams. A journey through time begins from the moment you reach the sacred Fez. “Get lost” in more than 9,000 alleys, as you are trying to discover the traditional Moroccan life and culture.

Fez is the city that every traveler should include in their list when visiting Morocco. But it’s not the medina the only reason that you should visit it, Fez has much more to offer. Fez is surrounded by so many wonderful places that give you plenty of options for excursions. Some of the day trips we organize are day trips to Meknes, day trips to Chefchaouen, and day trips to the Middle Atlas Mountains. In addition, we provide Private Morocco tours from Fez including Cultural Tours, Morocco Desert Tours, Morocco Custom tours and Luxury tours. Also, we organize some activities such as city-guided tours, cooking classes, horse riding, etc.