Begin your Morocco traveling adventure with this Casablanca to Fes day trip, one of Morocco’s oldest cities. Fes, the medieval Arabic city which has preserved rich culture and architecture and the world-known Fes el-Bali – one of the best preserved of the Arab walled cities. For those interested in history, culture and art, this day trip gives one the Morocco experience, the opportunity to cover the three ancient medinas, enjoy rich Moroccan history and painted with a rich backbone of artistic impressions. Among the perks, one will find a companion knowledgeable about the city’s history and the current state for an engaging trip deep into the Moroccan imperial history.
Personal expenses, such as souvenirs and snacks. • Gratuities for guides and drivers. • Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
6:30 AM – Departure from Casablanca: It starts with a pick from your hotel or the port in Casablanca and the duration take depends on the bits in between. You will be driven in a comfortable air conditioned car through the Moroccan countryside towards Fes. On the way you will cover coastal plains, the fertile plains which afford a view of rural Morroco. The drive will take approximately 3 hours in order give you an opportunity to enjoy your time on the road..
9:30 AM – Arrival in Fes: In the arrival to Fes you will be greeted by your guide, then he will show and explain to you the archeological sites of Fes. Fes features considerable historic properties and its architecture prescribes a mixture of Arab, Berber and European frameworks. The first leg of the tour will be at the Bab Boujloud gate, which is one of the most popular entry points into the old city; on arrival the guide shall provide with a brief history of the city and its cultures.
10:00 AM – Explore Fes el-Bali (Old Medina) :The developed city of Fes el-Bali is a car-free site that attracts tourist attention and is protected with UNESCO status. Strolling around its narrow streets, you can see such facilities as ancient madrasahs, mosques, suqs and architecture of different centuries. Your guide will bring you into the smallest souks to point out some of the neighborhoods intact and lively souks as you visit such historical landmarks as the Al-Qarawiyyin University, one of the oldest university in the world and the Bou Inania Madrasa.
12:00 PM – Visit the Tanneries: The next attractions for you will be the tanneries of Fes that has been existing for centuries. What makes it interesting is this craft of tanning which is done in the traditional way without change for the last several hundred of years. The vats full of dye given different colours, work performed skillfully by the workers and overwhelming smell all makes this a wonderful to experience. Our tour guide will also educate the visitors on tanning process as well as the origin of this ancient form of art.
1:00 PM – Lunch in Fes (Optional): After you have done with the balloon and the tanneries, you will be taken back to the restaurants for Moroccan food for lunch. Moroccan cuisine is absolutely delicious, so you can taste couscous, tagine or pastilla, for instance. The restaurants are different from pure traditional to more contemporary places including panoramic views to the city.
2:30 PM – Visit the Royal Palace and Jewish Quarter (Mellah): Lunch will be done, then you will be taken to see the Royal Palace of Fes where you will be taken by some of the most gratifying brass doors. Though the actual palace is still the private property of the Spanish royal family, you can look at its gates and the gardens nearby. After that you will walk around the Mellah quarter considered the Jewish part of the city, here you are to get acquainted with synagogues and Jewish graves, and cute houses. The area gives a good indication of the areas history and the mixed population that was once living in the city.
3:30 PM – Panoramic View of Fes: The final advice that you get, before you leave the city, is to visit one of the city’s hilltops, to get the complete lay of the land, so to speak. From this elevated position there are excellent panoramic views of the vast expanse of the medina below with its blue roofs and minarets of the old city. It is time well spent as it waits for the guests to take pictures and have a few moments to appreciate the great historical feel of this imperial city.
4:00 PM – Departure from Fes: You will then proceed your journey in the evening and get back to Casablanca by the evening. The drive back takes approximately 3 hours, and you’ll arrive at your hotel or port by around 7:pm, with some of the great moments that made the day you spent in Fes special.
The road trip takes roughly 3 hours one way and stretching about 300 kilometers. During the journey, you will observed rental beauty upon fields; therefore, a smooth drive from Casablanca to Fes. We pride ourselves in owning a comfortable and air-conditioned car for our trip hence making you have a winder and a perfect view of our scenery
Incidentally, students are to pay for their lunch on their own but there are numerous places where one can eat in Fes. Your guide will take you to some of the best Moroccan restaurants where you will be able to order such Moroccan specials as tagine, couscous or pastilla. It has one of the most delicious diets recognized with the traditional type of food in the current world.
What is appropriate clothing for this tour? We suggest that guest should dress casually since they will be strolling around the medina and the alleys of older cities are typically bumpy. Pack a thin cardigan as weather is really unpredictable, even if you are traveling during winter.
Indeed, this specially designed Casablanca to Fes day trip is capable of accommodating families and kids. It is a relatively slow tour which allows people to be as active as they can and has many option to sit and take a break. Despite this, some parts of Fes’ medina has narrow pathways making it crowded place hence necessary to supervise young children.
We do provide clients with tailor made programs. Therefore, we will work to respect your individual desires and contribute to making your trip more individual.
If course, there will be time to visit the souks (markets) when we are in Fes. These traditional markets a re saturated with homemade products such as leather ware, carpets, jewelries as well as spices.
We recommend to visit Fes in spring or autumn – from March to May or from September to November when weather is pleasant.
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