The catalogue · 10 private trips
Every tour below is privately operated by our Fes team — imperial-city routes, Sahara expeditions, Atlas treks and same-day coastal escapes. Reshape any of them: change dates, swap the riad, add a day. Real prices, written quotes in 24 hours.
10 private trips
Fes el-Bali
A full day on foot through Fes el-Bali with a licensed local historian — Bab Boujloud, the Qaraouiyine, Bou Inania medersa and the Chouara tanneries from a private terrace.
Fes potters' quarter & medina
A full day inside the workshops that made Fes famous — the zellige tile cooperative at Aïn Nokbi, the blue-pottery kilns, and the hammering brass quarter of Place Seffarine.
Fes el-Bali
A half-day grazing walk through Fes el-Bali — bissara, sardine maakouda, fresh msemen, camel sausage, the city's famous pastries and mint tea, with a local food guide.
Volubilis · Moulay Idriss · Meknes
A full day to the Roman city of Volubilis, the holy town of Moulay Idriss, and the imperial capital of Meknes — all within an hour or so of Fes.
Chefchaouen
A long but rewarding day from Fes to Chefchaouen — about four hours each way through the Rif — with free time to wander the famous blue medina.
Ifrane · Azrou · Beni Mellal
A two-day private transfer from Fes to Marrakech the scenic way — the alpine town of Ifrane, the cedar forests and Barbary macaques of Azrou, an overnight in the Middle Atlas.
Sefrou · Bhalil
A gentle day in the green country south of Fes — the old medina of Sefrou with its waterfall, the cave-dwelling village of Bhalil, and the surrounding orchards.
Fes → Meknes → Volubilis → Rabat
Three days across three of Morocco's imperial capitals — a deep day in Fes, the monuments of Meknes and Roman Volubilis, and the seat of government in Rabat.
Andalusian quarter · Fes el-Bali
A half-day on the quieter east bank of the medina — the Andalusian quarter founded by refugees from Córdoba, its great mosque, the zawiyas and the spiritual heart of Fes.
Fes → Midelt → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
The classic three-day run from Fes to the great dunes of Erg Chebbi — over the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and the cedar forest, through the Ziz gorges, a camel trek and a night in a desert camp.
Frequently asked
Spring (roughly March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most pleasant, with mild temperatures for walking the medina's covered lanes. Summer can be very hot inland, and winter is cooler with occasional rain. The old city is busy year-round, so visiting outside the peak heat makes long days on foot more comfortable.
Most visitors spend a full day or two exploring Fes el-Bali, the historic walled medina. One day covers landmark sights such as the tanneries, the Al-Quaraouiyine area, the Bou Inania and Attarine medersas and the main souks, while a second day allows a slower pace, artisan workshops and time in Fes el-Jdid or the surrounding gardens.
A licensed local guide is strongly recommended in Fes. The medina is one of the world's largest car-free urban areas, with thousands of intersecting lanes that are genuinely easy to get lost in, and a guide adds historical context to the monuments, mosques and craft workshops. Our tours are arranged with knowledgeable local guides who know the medina well.
Our Fes tours are private by default, arranged for you and your own party so the pace and stops are tailored to you. Inside Fes el-Bali everything is explored on foot, since the narrow lanes and steps are not accessible to cars; goods still move by handcart and mule. Comfortable, sturdy footwear is important for the uneven, sometimes slippery cobbles.
Modest, comfortable clothing and good walking shoes suit both the religious sites and the long walking distances; lightweight layers help in the heat. Fes is also a strong base for day trips, including the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the hilltown of Moulay Idriss, the imperial city of Meknes, and the cedar forests and Berber towns of the Middle Atlas such as Ifrane and Azrou.