The city has two old medina, the larger of which is Fes El Bali. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is considered one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world. Founded in 859 AD, Al Qarawain is the oldest continuously functioning madrasah in the world. The city has been called the “Mecca of the West” and the “Athens of Africa”. Gain experience in just one day.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Meknes
DEPARTURE TIME: We start at 8:00 am
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After Breakfast, you will begin your guided tour of the medina, one of the world’s largest walled-in cities. You will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets, and many other art objects of Morocco. you will visit Mosques including the Quaraouiyine Mosque founded in 859 by Fatima el Fihri and the Andalusian Mosque dating back to 860. Entry is not permitted to non-Muslims, Fountains including the Nejjarine fountain, Medersas (Koranic schools) founded as early as the 13th century, Batha Palace now a museum of arts and traditions, Chouwara Tanneries, Souks including Souk Attarine, one of the liveliest in the city, Bab Boujloud with its green and blue ceramics, Mellah and the 17th century Ibn Danan synagogue, also the Kings Palace.
David –
Top!!! Good service !!! Our guide was so kind, lovely … 5 stars !!!