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DISCOVER FEZ MEDINA
Medieval city
The Medina of Fez is the heir city of Andalusian culture and the cradle of the main Moroccan dynasties, built in the VIIIth century, Fez is fascinating and bewitching, both traditional and modern.
You will be mesmerized by its medieval Merinid architecture, its old-fashioned atmosphere and its lively souks.
Our guide leads you to the discovery of the Old Medina, from the traditional tanneries, the Royal Palace, the foundouks, mosques and medersas to the Mellah (Jewish quarter), which holds a special place, with its unique and peaceful white cemetery overlooking the hills and its synagogue sheltering parchments dating back to the four centuries.
A journey through time
CITY WALL TOUR
The tour of the ramparts takes you on a visit to the main gates of the old town and up to the forts, offering splendid views. It also includes an interesting visit to the potters.
Origin of the city walls
The walls of Fès, like those of Marrakesh and most historic cities in Morocco, were generally built in rammed earth, also known as “pisé” (from French) or “tabia” (from Arabic), an ancient building technique found across the Near East, Africa, and beyond.
The ramparts of Fes served both a defensive and a controlling function. They protected the city from attack and kept out strangers. City gates were closed and locked at night; travelers would not generally have been able to enter the city at a late hour. The walls and gates also controlled the comings and goings of the city’s own inhabitants.
History of the city walls
One of their most important functions in controlling access was to control the flow of goods and to ensure they were properly taxed.
Invention of gunpowder, rendered the medieval walls partly obsolete as military defenses. Yet, they remained largely intact over the centuries, as Fez rarely faced external threats. Only, on one occasion was Fes taken by a foreign army: in 1554, when the Ottomans invaded the city. Driven out soon after by the Moroccan Saadian dynasty, their occupation lasted less than a century..
PRIVATE MIDDLE ATLAS EXPERIENCES
Let ancient worlds and wonder guide an unforgettable adventure.
Connect with communities, embrace traditions and awaken the spirit. Embark on journeys, where every encounter touches the soul. We have crafted signature tours out of the beaten path.
MIDDLE ATLAS OFF THE GRID EXPERIENCE
Discovering the area around Ben Smin and the Toumliline monastery, trekking through the cedar forest in the company of an official tour guide, exploring Bahlil, attending a Berber bread making workshop and having lunch in a pretty ecolodge, are just some of the ways to discover the Middle Atlas off the beaten track.
The Ben Smim surroundings are full of little-known sites for passing visitors. Its dam, its spring water, the former tuberculosis sanatorium, are all places full of history and rumors.
And what about the Toumliline monastery, a place of unmatched cultural and religious effervescence between 1948 and the 60’s.
Bahlil is also an interesting tour. Small authentic troglodyte village perched on the hillsides, its whitewashed walls and narrow alleys make it look like a little Chefchaouen, 30 minutes from Fez. But it is also a place full of history worth discovering.
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WINE YARD AND WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE
Our signature tour takes you off the beaten path, to the discovery of one of the most famous Moroccan vineyard, offering international award winning wines.
The tour includes a visit to an estate run by vinegrowers from the French Bordeaux region. After a tour of the vineyard and cellars, you will be invited to indulge on tasting red, white and rose wines from the terroir of Meknes, but also olive oil produced at the estate, and goat cheese, from Azrou.
This tour begins with a cultural visit to the archaeological site of Volubilis, followed by the discovery of the charming village of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, shrine of Moulay Driss I, founder of the 1st Muslim dynasty in Morocco, at the end of the 8th century.
A programme combining culture and culinary delights, in the heart of the countryside, to discover more of Morocco’s assets.
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MUST SEE AROUND FEZ
CHEFCHAOUEN
In recent years, the visit of Chefchaouen has become a must for any trendy traveler.
Our drivers take the bravest to the discovery of the blue city. A 3-hour journey go end then return, through the Rif mountains. Amazing landscape through out the journey and upon arrival.
The city was founded in 1471, as a small fortress , to fight the Portuguese invasions of northern Morocco. Along with the Ghomara tribes of the region, many Moriscos and Jews settled here after the Spanish Reconquista in medieval times.
Nowadays, Chefchaouen’s blue walls are a popular worldwide. There are several theories as to why the walls were painted blue. One popular theory is that the blue keeps mosquitos away. The blue is also said to symbolize the sky and heaven and serve as a reminder to lead a spiritual life.
Now it’s up to you to make up your own mind…
VOLUBILIS/MOULAY IDRISS/MEKNÈS
A day trip that will take you to the rich and proud city of Meknes, but also to the Roman archaeological site of Volubilis and the village of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, mausoleum city of the founder and first Muslim city in North Africa, forbidden to non-Muslims until 1917.
Perched at an altitude of 550 metres, Moulay Idrisse Zerhoun is a maze of staircases overlooking the superb site of Volubilis, dating back to the 1st century and beautifully preserved.
A day trip through the agricultural region of Meknes, with its vineyards, olive groves and thousand-year-old history.