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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Fes with the Ramparts Tour

  • 5 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Fes
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Experience hosted by Noureddine

  • Private Tour
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Explore the medieval city of Fes with a local guide who shares captivating stories, revealing a place of timeless beauty and endless surprises

Destination
Fes, Morocco
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
العربية, English
Included
  • Private guide
  • Professional driver for the Ramparts Tour
  • Private minivan for the Ramparts Tour
  • 1 Drink or Snack per person
Excluded
  • Tipping
  • Meals
  • Entrance fees
  • Extra Snacks

8 reasons to book this tour

  • Embark on a captivating tailor-made and private guided tour
  • Starting with the magnificent Doors of the King's Palace
  • Visit the Jewish Quarter exploring its Jewish community
  • Ascend to Borj Sud for breathtaking panoramic views
  • Watch artisans at the pottery and ceramics workshop
  • Witness old techniques for leather-making at Chouara Tannery
  • wandering through the labyrinthine old medina
  • Embark on a private tour 100% personalized to your wishes

What you can expect

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Fes with the Ramparts Tour  in Fes - a0151e8c7b00e949242b3d8ccf988860

Discover the enchanting allure of Fes on a private guided tour through its ancient medina, where every twist and turn reveals a new marvel. Immerse yourself in the architectural splendor of one of the historic Madrasas and the world-renowned Al-Qarawiyyin University, each a testament to the city's rich heritage. Experience the age-old craftsmanship at the Chouara Tannery, where vibrant colors and traditional techniques bring leather to life.

As you wander through the labyrinthine alleys, unearth hidden gems and famous squares, each brimming with stories of the past. Explore bustling souks filled with artisanal treasures, from intricate ceramics to handwoven textiles. Your local guide will share captivating stories, unveiling the history and culture that make Fes a city of timeless beauty and endless surprises.

Let Fes enchant you with its magic, offering an unforgettable journey through one of Morocco's most treasured cities.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Noureddine.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Hôtel Batha - Fes to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Private Tour

    Embark on a captivating tailor-made and private guided tour in Fes which can be 100% personalized to your wishes.
  4. Dar Al Makhzen

    We will start with the magnificent Doors of the King's Palace, their golden grandeur dazzling in the sunlight.
  5. Fes Jewish heritage

    Explore the Jewish Quarter of Fes, which offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry and vibrant history of the city's Jewish community.
  6. Stunning views

    Ascend to Borj Sud for breathtaking panoramic views of the city sprawled beneath you.
  7. Pottery and ceramics

    Immerse yourself in the creative process at a pottery and ceramics workshop, watching artisans transform clay into exquisite art and masterpieces.
  8. Chouara Tannery

    A highlight of the tour is the Chouara Tannery, where you witness the traditional process of leather-making, unchanged for centuries. From a rooftop vantage point, you see the vast vats of dye, a patchwork of vibrant colors
  9. Discovering Souks & Old Medina

    Wander through the Souks (Markets) and the labyrinthine old medina, a vibrant tapestry of history and culture, where every alley holds a story waiting to be discovered. To make your experience even more special, let's discuss your interests beforehand so I can tailor the tour to your preferences.
  10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

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    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

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Reviews from guests

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Eveline
6 March 2025
We had a great day with our guide Noureddine. Without him we had never found so many beautiful places. He gave us a lot of information in a pleasant way. Also our teenagers liked the tour. Perfect guide to discover Fez
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Ashling
22 February 2025
From start to finish, Noureddine was one of the best guides I’ve ever met. He was really responsive with messages and planned an amazing day for us in Fes. He organised a car to take us to many locations outside of the Medina, including a wonderful panoramic view point and a pottery cooperative. We then had a walking tour of the Medina where we tried local food, visited many craft workshops to see people at work, and had the best mint tea I’ve ever tasted. We would never have found these hidden gems on our own and we are so grateful for the fun and informative day that we had with Noureddine. He tailored the day to suit us and it was clear that so many people around the Medina really respected him and warmly welcomed us. He was so friendly and we were looked after throughout. Absolutely outstanding tour guide! Incredible day exploring Fes
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Thays🇺🇸 United States
26 January 2025
We booked our tour with Noureddine, and what a fantastic decision that was! Even before we started our trip, he gave us tips and advice that were extremely helpful for preparing for our trip. On the day of the tour, he was punctual, and we could already tell the day would be amazing. What an understatement; the day was fabulous. He took us to amazing places in Fes, but my favorite was the tea place. If you book a trip with him, it's a must, even if you are not a tea person. Because I wasn't really a tea person until that day, now I wish that tea was near my house... Well, after our fantastic tour, Noureddine stayed in contact, making sure to help us along our journey through Morocco. He answered my questions, even though he didn't have to, and gave us tips on places to go. I really recommend booking the tour with him. Thank you a million, Noureddine, for everything you did for us. You made our trip much more special. I will definitely keep your contact and tell everyone I know who is interested in visiting Fes to contact you. Noureddine was above and beyond.
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Stefanie🇨🇭 Switzerland
1 December 2024
Noureddine ist ein extrem toller Guide, er kennt jede Ecke von Fes und weiss super viel. Die Tour mit ihm war spannend, interessant und wir haben ganz viele Orte kennengelernt die man sonst nicht finden würde. Er zeigt dir sowohl die bekannten „must sees“ aber führt dich auch an die Orte an denen du nur Locals antriffst. Wir haben sehr feines und authentisches Streetfood gegessen. Würden wir sofort nochmals machen und sehr empfehlen Tolle Tour durch Fes
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irene🇫🇷 France
21 October 2024
Nourredine is a fantastic guide and a totally lovely person! We spent a day with him visiting Fes, learning about the history, the culture, the architecture--everything we were interested in. We visited the ramparts and the Jewish section where we learned so much about wedding protocols. We saw all the amazing artisanal areas. I think that each time Nourredine must have called ahead to a special contact of his, because there was always someone particular to take charge of us and show us the inner workings of the craft: of the pottery and mosaics, of the leather tannery. We haed fun bargaining! We opted for street food and he took us to a great place he knew. Time flew by and by the end of the day we felt we had had a real glimpse into the complexity and richness of this amazing city. Thank you Nourredine!!!The best guide we've ever had!
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Julie🇺🇸 United States
15 October 2024
Noureddine took four of us on the Hidden Gems tour. It was fantastic! We told Noureddine we were not very interested in shopping and asked him to focus on the history of Fes. He respected our wishes and took us on a tour of everything we wanted to see - and everything we didn’t realize we wanted to see. We began by driving to all the important sites outside the Old Medina, including the park, a stop to see potters and mosaicists at work (fascinating!), and a stop at a fortress for a wonderful panorama of the city. He took us to the New Medina where we walked around the Jewish Quarter and stopped at the synagogue. Noureddine explainined what we were seeing as we went along. After that, we entered the Old Medina by foot. Lucky for us Noureddine started his career as a food guide, and it was time for lunch. He took us to his favorite guy for fava bean soup, then found a table for us and went to pick up delicious specialties to bring back to us. We had a vegetarian in our group, and Noureddine easily made accommodations. After that we visited the Tanneries and the madrasa, and many additional stops. Throughout the day, Noureddine spoke knowledgeably about the history of Fes, the Islamic religion, local food, art, artisans. He is an incredibly kind and lovely person. After the tour he texted me a handful of times with recommendations since we still had three days in Fes. I cannot recommend Noureddine highly enough for whatever type of tour you would like in Fes. He will be able to design a wonderful tour according to your interests. Thank you, Noureddine!Excellent tour guide!
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nariko
6 March 2025
If you have limited time in Fes, you definitely need a private guide, and it has to be Noureddine. A must
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Lisa🇦🇺 Australia
28 February 2025
Very knowledgeable and great to talk to about all subjects 💯 recommend! Oh and the tea was extremely deliciousWe love Noureddine
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Suzanne🇺🇸 United States
24 January 2025
We had a wonderful walking tour of the Fes Medina with Noureddine. He opened our eyes to things we wouldn’t have noticed without him and shared history and cultural insights that were both interesting and helpful to understanding this wonderful country. He was patient and kind. Highly recommend!Great tour with Noureddine in Fes
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Frand🇳🇱 Netherlands
26 December 2024
10 Uitstekende en aardige gids!Beoordeling rondleiding Mefina Fez
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Susan Sheko🇺🇸 United States
1 December 2024
Noureddine was the best guide we have had in Morocco. He took us to super interesting places that many tourists may miss. We loved seeing the different types of bakeries and the tea house was a treat! Noureddine Shows the Hidden Gems!
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Federica
15 November 2024
We had a wonderful tour with Noureddine yesterday. We couldn't have asked for a better guide: first of all he has been very kind to come and pick us up very close to our accomodation (it is very easy to get lost in those narrow streets;) ) We walked through the most hidden streets, so that he was able to explain us something about the structure of the houses, the 5 essential elements of a medina etc. out of the loudness of the busy streets. We seized this opportunity indeed also to ask about a lot of our curiosities about life here etc. Then we crossed the street that divides the former tunisian quartier to the spanish one and we entered in the different souks: the fruits and vegetable market, the leather and dying souk, the copper one.. he was so nice to lead us in one of the madrasa explaining everything in a detailed way. Then we also visited a former "founduk" and a carpet and silk, cotton and wool workshop (amazing). We had then the best mint tea we have ever tried in this tiny place that for sure we wouldnt have found without him, it is very hidden and on the top of a building. The guy there was so fun and kind to let us smell all the herbs he picks up to make then the tea. Towards the end our guide pointed us the tannery we were interested in and then led us into the street food area where we had delicious meat, sardines and kind of potato meatballs. Overall, Noureddine spent with us way more time then expected and really fulfilled our expactations 100%! (Btw, we are tour guides ourselves so we completely understand every little side of the job). Completely recommended!We couldn't have asked for a better guide!
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Zion🇳🇱 Netherlands
30 October 2024
We had an amazing time with Noureddine on our food tour! He's not just super knowledgeable about Fez and its food scene; he’s also one of the friendliest guides we’ve ever met. You can really feel his love for the city, and his perfect English made everything clear and interesting. If only we’d booked him earlier in our trip—we would’ve loved to go on another tour! Don’t hesitate; Noureddine’s the guide you want!You won't find a better guide!
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Frances 🇫🇷 France
20 October 2024
Noureddine was unbelievably good from start to finish. His communication prior was thorough and clear. The tour itself was incredibly informative and nothing was too much trouble. We asked loads of questions and so we overran by almost 2 hours, and offered to cut things out as a result, but he would not hear of it. We never once felt at all rushed. We cannot recommend Noureddine highly enough- you will not be disappointed if you book with him!!!Outstanding in every way!!!
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Markus🇩🇪 Germany
13 October 2024
We had a great day with Noureddine in Fes! Noureddine asked us in the beginning of the tour what we would like to see and also what not to see and so we could focus the really integrating parts for us. 😍 Noureddine explained all the interesting things with lots of background information and local knowledge. He showed us hidden gems like the tea men no one would go and find. Best tea in our live! 😍 Noureddine spend far more time with us than booked and we are very thankful for that. An absolute recommendation when you are in Fes and looking for the best tour guide! 😊Best experience in Fes with Noureddine
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Michael🇦🇺 Australia
30 September 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Noureddine. His local knowledge and passion for the city was obvious, and his English is immaculate. We had spent the day before seeing some of Fes independently and he was more than happy to tailor the tour to our interests and take us through some of the lesser visited areas. As well as the usual information about Fes that you would expect, throughout the tour Noureddine took the time to point out small details of interest providing local insights into the city, whether it was unique architectural details, cultural observations, or tips for navigating the medina. Many guides could provide you with an introductory tour, but these were the details that you can only get from someone that really knows and has a passion for the city. An excellent introduction to Fes
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Therese Indiane🇩🇰 Denmark
5 September 2024
Noureddine was the perfect guide. Not only was he sweet, professional and a true food-nerd, he was also sharing history facts, and gave us half a language course during the tour. We got tips for food, spices and even our trip to Marrakech. He knows the Medina and the local food like own back pocket and he has that sparkle in his eyes while presenting all his hidden gems. The snacks, drinks and food he had picked out for us were all amazing and an exciting cultural experience. Our stay in Morocco tour peaked with this food tour in the Medina with Noureddine. If you only have one day in Fes - do this! If you have more - do this! Thank you so much Noureddine. You will not regret! He is a food wizard
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Scout🇺🇸 United States
25 August 2024
We had a wonderful food tour with Noureddine in Fes. He was communicative, knowledgeable, and fun to walk around the Medina with. He is a former travel agent and certified tour guide through Morocco's Ministry of Tourism. He made sure we had a clear meeting time & place, and when he arrived he provided us with bags for extra food, tissues, hand sanitizer, and hand wipes to use throughout the tour. He was also sure to ask us what we were most interested in hearing about, and he provided us with a mix of history and cuisine, as we asked. We started at the Blue Gate, and made our way deep into the Medina over the course of about 3.5 hours, stopping at various stalls along the way for bites to eat. Noureddine answered all of our questions, and introduced us to several people along the way. We had plenty of stops (at least 10), and he gave us options at each stall as to what we were most interested in trying. We tried everything from nougat and olives to mint tea and kefta sandwiches. The variety of food was wonderful, as was the information Noureddine provided along the way. We did the tour the night we arrived in Fes, and it was the perfect way to orient ourselves (as much as is possible!) in the Old Medina. We would recommend a tour with Noureddine to anyone!A highlight of our trip to Fes!
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Hannah🇦🇺 Australia
16 August 2024
My sister and I had a excellent afternoon walking tour around the Medina of Fes with Noureddine. He was very informative, telling us all about the history and intricacies of the Medina while we walked around and saw the sights. He also gave us so many helpful tips for navigating the Medina and also generally for our stay in Fes and Morocco. Noureddine was also very accommodating to what we were interested in seeing and hearing about, and is a very friendly person with excellent English. Without a doubt I would recommend anyone coming to Fes book a tour with Noureddine, you will not regret it! Fantastic tour with Noureddine
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Andre
9 August 2024
Noureddine was a fantastic guide for our private group of 2. With great communication prior to our arrival in Fes, he tailored an extremely enjoyable day for us in this great city that he knows exceptionally well. Noureddine shows you the highlights of the city but also the culture and less known interesting facts and details of the town he clearly loves. He showed up on time, duly respected our itinerary and was very helpful with suggestions along the way. He also helped with purchases by knowing where to go and haggling to assure we would get reasonable prices. He worked in tandem as a valuable duo with driver Nisrine, who was also awesome. She navigated very well in a city where driving is clearly a challenge. We have nothing but good things to say about both of them and we highly recommend their services.Highly recommended. Great experience.
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Amy🇺🇸 United States
25 July 2024
We had a wonderful and educational 4 hour tour in Fes with Noureddine. He met us near our Riad and walked us through the Medina, stopping to tell us about historical events, architectural elements, and cultural traditions of life in the Fes Medina. We highly recommend taking this tour with Noureddine.Fascinating Glimpse into History of Fes
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Rae🇦🇺 Australia
23 July 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Noureddine. He took us to some out of the way places and explained local customs/ways. He was very easy to communicate with in English and enjoyed a joke!Amazing Fes!
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Jelle🇧🇪 Belgium
12 July 2024
We had a wonderful time with Noureddine. He asked us what our preferences were and really took this into account to lake the tour interesting for both us as our teenagers. I had the impression we saw all the interesting places, but without queue and with private entrance to some beautiful terraces overseeing the tanneries and the university. We were never hassled or persuaded to buy anything. Noureddine is sweet and gentle and told us various interesting facts about Fez and Morocco we can use on the continuation of our trip. Perfect guide for this beautiful city
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Marya
23 June 2024
Noureddine was hands down the best tour guide!! My sister and I did a hidden gems tour of Fes with Noureddine. Simply put - our time with Nourredine felt like we were hanging out with an old friend in Fes. From start to finish, Noureddine demonstrated unparalleled expertise, passion, and a genuine love for sharing Fes and Morocco's rich history and culture. Moreover, he was just extremely kind, gracious, warm, and funny. Even before we started the tour, Noureddine reached out a few days in advance of the tour to better understand what we were hoping to get out of the tour. He then just absolutely delivered! What set Noureddine apart was his ability to blend meticulous planning with spontaneous moments of discovery. Every step of the journey felt perfectly curated yet delightfully unpredictable. He effortlessly navigated us through bustling markets, ruins, and hidden gems, all while weaving captivating stories that brought each site to life. My absolute favorite was just walking through the magical alleyways of the Medina and learning so much about the beautiful people and culture of Fes. I will forever cherish these memories and the magical time in Fes - all thanks to Noureddine! So, if you're looking for a tour guide who goes above and beyond, Noureddine is the epitome of excellence!Noureddine is AMAZING!
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Nabilah🇸🇬 Singapore
17 June 2024
I stumbled upon Withlocals as it sounded like what I was looking for. Reading the reviews for Nourredine, I had a hunch that he would be great. And I was right! Super communicative, and he even gave us helpful advice about where to stay in Fes before we even arrived. He suited the tour to what we were interested in and brought us to some lovely spots. We really loved Fes and hope to come back, and much of the reason why is Nourredine. Please do not hesistate to book his services - for one, he is well known in the Medina! Thank you so much, and wishing you and your family a wonderful life Nourredine! Perfect guide and host to Fes
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irenevanheerde🇳🇱 Netherlands
22 May 2024
Noureddine was a great guide, our hero! Noureddine organised our day tour very well and took into account all our interests. We learned so many things this day! About architecture, habits, culture, history. Noureddine had answers to all our questions. Above all he is a very kind, humorous and helpful person. My 3 teenagers loved him so much too. We had several guides in Marocco, but Noureddine was by far our favorite! We highly recommend him, so look no further. Noureddine is the best you can get.Best guide you can wish
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Marianne
15 May 2024
We were so grateful to have Noureddine guide us. We were two female travelers who had an unpleasant experience with another aggressive guide from our hotel the prior night. Luckily, we had Noureddine the next day who was the exact opposite. He had a kind and gentle demeanor. He took the time to listen to what WE wanted to do and see in order to customize our experience. He only took us to trusted and vetted artisanal vendors who were true masters of their craft. When we decided to linger in a shop or two, Noureddine waited patiently. The Medina was very hectic but we never felt rushed or pressured. Of note, Noureddine is a LICENSED guide (we found out that not all “guides” are licensed) and knew the history and culture of the Medina. In the end, he was so generous with his time that he even joined us for lunch where he explained the local cuisine. Thanks, Noureddine. Our Fes experience would’ve been vastly different if it weren’t for you. Trustworthy guide
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Bill🇬🇧 United Kingdom
12 May 2024
We had an amazing tour with Noureddine, who proudly showed us all of the best spots in his hometown of Fes. Not only was his communication in the lead up to the tour fantastic, the tour itself was well paced and he expertly outlined the history and way of life in the Medina. Topped off with some amazing mint tea and street food, we came away with a greater appreciation of the city and how it works. I highly recommend Noureddine as a guide for anyone wishing to get off the tourist trail and see the hidden gems of Fes.Best guide in Fes!
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Aflaah🇲🇻 Maldives
7 May 2024
We contacted Noureddine beforehand to customise our tour in Fes to combine a City and Food Tour as we only had 1 day in Fes. He did a fantastic job at organising everything including our lovely driver, Nisreen. Noureddine is a such a fun and informative guide, we learned a lot and especially enjoyed all the interactions we had with the local vendors that he introduced us to. If you're looking for a tour in Fes, we highly recommend Noureddine as he's well-prepared, knowledgeable and will take you on a fun experience!Amazing Day in Fes!
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Mattia🇺🇸 United States
29 April 2024
Wow, there isn't enough kind words I can say about Noureddine! I booked a tour with him a little over a week before I arrived in Fes, and Noureddine immediately reached out to me to ask about any interests or specifications I would like during the tour (such as showing us a fabulous view into Kairaouine Mosque from a rooftop, rather than from the entry gates, where many other non-Muslim tourists caught only a glimpse). Throughout the trip (we went to several other cities first), Noureddine checked up on me and whenever I had questions about Fes (such as where to make dinner reservations) or other additions to the tour, he was quick to respond and adjust the tour! During the tour, he was incredibly informative, taking us through the winding streets in the city of his birth. He knows the small alleys like the back of his hand- we would've been lost without him! He went well over our allotted tour time to make sure we saw everything and were satisfied! He had so many interesting tidbits about Fes, and it wasn't a typical droning history lesson. Not only did we come away learning about Fes's past, but also its present and the lives of the Fassis. Plus, he had many years of experience working in the tourism industry before withlocals. After our tour, in which he walked us towards our pick up location, he scheduled a pick-up for us to see a pottery workshop the next day. He really went above and beyond to make sure our trip in Fes was magical! 10/10 experience!The Best Guide in Fes- no, Morocco!
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Geertje🇧🇪 Belgium
28 April 2024
Noureddine is the best guide you could wish for! He has not only an extensive knowledge about the medina and Moroccan culture, but he also has a great sense of humor, making the tour not only very interesting, but also very enjoyable! The tour with Noureddine was undoubtedly one of our highlights during our stay in Fez!
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Ingrid🇩🇪 Germany
15 April 2024
We spend almost the whole day with Noureddine in the medina with our 2 kids (7 &11) and we all loved it. Noureddine has a lot of knowlegde to share and also made it attractive to our kids to enjoy all the hours of walking and listening. So much to see, smell, eat, discover. His english is perfect and we learned a lot. Definately highly recommended, because without a guide the medina is a proper maze where you easily get lost (no google there to help). Thank you Noureddine! Amazing indept tour of the medina
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Cameron🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 April 2024
Noureddine was probably the best tour guide we have ever had. He was personable, extremely knowledgeable and wonderful with our kids. He took us to all of the important places in Fes and even stayed with us two extra hours. This was the highlight of our trip!Best tour guide we have had!
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Jake🇩🇪 Germany
24 March 2024
Our tour with Noureddine was unparalleled. He was punctual to our meeting point. He communicates extremely well prior to the tour to ensure we see what we want but also imparts his local recommendations. His English is mastered. There was never a moment we didn’t understand each other. His knowledge and love for Fes and Morocco was contagious. He had such a positive attitude and was so friendly to everyone we interacted with. Nothing felt rushed ever. He took his time to explain everything we were curious about and more. It was truly an awesome experience. Don’t second guess booking him for this tour. He will not let you down. Absolute must do
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Diane
23 March 2024
Noureddine was gracious, on time, and informative. We got a bowl we went to the Medina because 50 Ramadan and it was a Friday most things were closed, but we managed to find the synagogue and walk through the Medina, which always seems to be partially open. We were not invited into the palace, but of course, sword from the outside I highly recommend NourreddinePleasant Day Great guide
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Sverrir🇩🇪 Germany
20 February 2024
We did a long tour with Noureddine around the Medina in Fez. All in all an excellent day. Total of over 4 hours walking round looking at the sights, bookmarking many that we visited later in the week. A very good start of our full week inFez, as we got the direction, and were able to plan the rest of our stay. All communication with Noureddine, before during and after the tour was super. Thanks Noureddine for a great day in Fez!Excellent tour of Fez
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Anna
20 February 2024
Had a fantastic full day trip in Fes and close surroundings with Noureddine. He’s super knowledgeable, fun, and very well organised. He is born in Fes so knows the medina super well, and brought us to a lot of places we’d never have found alone! Highly recommend to spend a day with him to explore!Amazing day exploring Fes with Noureddine!
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Lisa🇺🇸 United States
17 January 2024
Noureddine is an excellent guide. Even before we met, he offered me some suggestions on things we could go see the day before our tour! We did the full day tour with him and even though it was out of our small travel budget, I felt it was more than worth it. To start with, he rearranged our meeting point to be close to where we were staying which I thought was very kind and considerate given how tricky it can be to navigate your way around. He and his driver took us to the Royal Palace, the fortress on top of the hill, the jewish quarters and to a pottery place where a representative from the shop showed us around and we could see the artisans working on items in various stages. Of course, there was a shop where we could purchase items at the end but it was not a pushy sale at all and they had many beautiful items. After that, we went on foot around the medina and Noureddine explained all the various areas, about their culture, food and many other things. We stopped at a bakery where the locals bring their bread to be baked, a hamman (he explained their rituals around that), a cloth weaver, the famous leather tannery and a place that makes argon oil amongst other things. I was intrigued by the muslim wedding traditions which Noureddine explained patiently in great detail. He took us for a "snack" which was more of a lunch for us. He was really respectful of the fact that we don't eat meat and found delicious eggplant, potato cakes, bean soups, and sardines. It was a real treat! There were other places that we stopped but I can't remember them all. I never felt rushed and he often asked if we wanted to explore a place further or continue on. At the end of the day, he walked us all the way back to our place which we told him several times, was not necessary but we really appreciated that he did. I would recommend him to anyone interested in a tour. The medina can be an overwhelming place and having a tour made us feel much more comfortable.Excellent guide - really enjoyed our tour!
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Max🇦🇺 Australia
18 December 2023
We had a brilliant day with Noureddine, he look us all around the medina and showed us all of the must see spots as well as local favourites and places with very good quality souvenirs. I couldnt recommend him more highly! The medina is hard to navigate so a guide with local know how is invaluable to get the most out of your time in Fes! Perfect Introduction to Fes !
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Hope🇦🇺 Australia
15 December 2023
Noureddine was a total treasure. He unravelled the Medina for us and taught us so much about the history, culture, family life and food. He is a true gentleman and proud of the heritage of Fes and he is so keen to share all his knowledge. It was a great introduction to Fes. Complete Fes

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Private & personalizedNo strangers, just you. Fully customize your trip to your needs.
With a local expertFrom historical facts to the most up-to-date health regulations.
Without the crowdsExperiences designed to take you away from the crowds towards authentic local spots.

More about me

I was raised in Fez's ancient Medina, where I was born, which means I know this charming city like the back of my hand. I am qualified as an English-speaking official tour guide accredited by the Ministry of Tourism, Morocco. Before being a tour guide, I had been working as a travel agent for nine years helping guests plan their trips around my incredible country.

I’ve a deep love for Moroccan food, and one of my favorite things to do is take guests on culinary adventures through the medina, where delectable dishes and enticing aromas are made using recipes that have been passed down through the generations.

My daily guided tours are never the same as each private tour is crafted and tailor-made to each guest’s interest, whether it be focused on history, cuisine, traditions, design, or architecture…

Let's discuss your preferences; and leave the rest for me….

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