Top Fez Day Trips - page 2

We spent two days touring the Fez medina with Ahmed, and we’re glad we did. He’s kind, polite, flexible, and full of fun facts about life in Morocco — everything from how people live in the medina to the realities of work, family, and daily routines. He shared pieces of his own story as well, which made the experience feel more personal and grounded. Ahmed is an excellent navigator of the medina’s complexity. He gave us confidence to explore on our own later, and he answered every question we threw at him — cultural, historical, religious, practical. He never rushed us, and he adjusted the pace and route based on what we were interested in. A few things future travelers should know, not about Ahmed specifically but about how guiding works in Fez: You will be taken into some shops. This is standard practice for all guides in Morocco — there’s a commission system, and it’s part of the ecosystem. If you’re not interested in fabrics, rugs, leather, or lamps, just say so. Ahmed is very respectful when you’re clear about your preferences. If you are interested in buying something, tell him. He can help you negotiate, and you should never accept the first price. Walking out is normal; it’s part of the dance. Remember you’re not obligated to buy anything. Think of it as an educational stop unless you decide otherwise. We did learn a lot about fabrics, rugs, and leather and we appreciated that. If you want a tour focused purely on history, architecture, religion, or photography — say it upfront. Ahmed will tailor the day to you as best he can. What we appreciated most was Ahmed’s openness. He talked about his life, his hopes, his family, and the realities of living in the medina. Those conversations were some of the most memorable parts of our time in Fez. Overall, Ahmed is a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide, and spending two days with him enriched our trip. Go in with a sense of curiosity, be clear about what you want to see (and what you don’t), and you’ll have a great experience. We originally just booked one day with Ahmed but liked him so much we added a second day. Our visit to Fez was really enhanced by the time we spent with Ahmed. Thank you Ahmed!

We were able to fully customized this trip throughout the day. It was our preference to go directly from Fes to Volubilus early in the day to avoid the tour buses and the heat. Our driver, Mohammad was very informative throughout the day and chose a wonderful place for lunch.

A truly amazing day, tour guide was probably the best guide we have had anywhere in the world. Mohamed Abdul was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful, answering all of our questions and explaining a lot of historical context. Highly recommend the tour, need to be in shape, tour includes a lot of miles, steps, and steep stairs. If you have the chance, make it a point to ask for Mohamed Abdul, we will definitely ask for him if we come back.