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Day trip · Fez and Meknes

Sacred Fez

The learning and devotion of Fès el-Bali, on foot with a guide.

A walking day of ziyara through Fès el-Bali, the city where Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili studied: the darih of its founder, Moulay Idriss II, al-Qarawiyyin University, the Tijani zawiya and the great madrasas.

Duration
Full day · about 7 hours
Starts
Pickup at your hotel or riad in Fez
Travel
Private or small group
Entrance to the darih (mausoleum) of Moulay Idriss II in Fez.
Photo: Oumaima Loudini · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Highlights

  • The darih of Moulay Idriss II, founder of Fez
  • Al-Qarawiyyin University, founded in 859
  • The Tijani zawiya and the Attarine and Bou Inania madrasas
Before or after a retreatThe Spiritual Heart of Morocco6 days · 5 nights · Fez, Meknes and the Idrisid heritage.

The day

  1. Morning

    Moulay Idriss II and al-Qarawiyyin

    Pickup → the darih of Moulay Idriss II → Al-Qarawiyyin University → Attarine Madrasa

    • Darih of Moulay Idriss IIInterior for eligible guests
    • Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and UniversitySeen from its doorways and quarter by every guest; the prayer hall for eligible guests when permitted.Interior for eligible guests
    • Attarine MadrasaEntry included

  2. Midday

    Lunch and rest

    Lunch in the medina and time for prayer

  3. Afternoon

    The Tijani zawiya and Bou Inania

    Zawiya of Sidi Ahmed al-Tijani → Bou Inania Madrasa → drop-off

    • Zawiya of Sidi Ahmed al-TijaniInterior for eligible guests
    • Bou Inania MadrasaEntry included

What the labels mean

  • Interior for eligible guestsSome interiors are reserved, for example to Muslim visitors, or close at prayer times.
  • Entry includedEntry is part of the price.

Labels: Interior for eligible guests, Entry included

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Fez
  • Vehicle and driver: private, or shared with your group on a group date
  • A qualified local heritage guide
  • Entry to every monument marked “Entry included”
  • Lunch and drinking water

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Personal purchases
  • Gratuities, at your discretion

Route and driving times

Within the medina, on foot, with short drives where needed.

Road estimates from OpenStreetMap, without stops or traffic.

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Meals

Lunch in the medina and drinking water.

Dates and prices

Private

Any date you choose: just you, your family or your companions.

Small group

Join other guests on one of the scheduled dates below.

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Questions about this day trip

How long is this tour, and where does it start?

Full day, about 7 hours, in Fez and Meknes. Start: Pickup at your hotel or riad in Fez.

Is it a private tour or a group tour?

Both. Book it privately for your own party on any date, or join a scheduled small-group date at a lower price per person. Group dates are listed on this page as they are scheduled.

What is included?

Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Fez, vehicle and driver: private, or shared with your group on a group date, a qualified local heritage guide, entry to every monument marked “Entry included” and lunch and drinking water. Not included: accommodation, personal purchases and gratuities, at your discretion.

How much does it cost?

The price is quoted on request: send your date and number of guests with the booking panel and we reply with your itinerary and price.

Can non-Muslim visitors join the visits to mosques and shrines?

Yes, every guest joins every visit. Some interiors are reserved for eligible (Muslim) visitors or close at prayer times: Darih of Moulay Idriss II, Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University and Zawiya of Sidi Ahmed al-Tijani. At those places everyone gets a guided exterior visit.

How do I book?

Choose private or group, your date and guests in the booking panel, then send your name and email. You receive a reference immediately and we confirm availability. No payment is taken online.

Good to know

  • Mosque and zawiya interiors in Fez are generally reserved for Muslim visitors and close at prayer times; your guide plans around them.
  • Visits inside sacred spaces, taking part in zawiya gatherings and meetings with resident teachers are confirmed individually for each date. If one cannot happen, we tell you before you book and describe the alternative.

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