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An unforgettable free walking tour through the heart of Fes We had the absolute pleasure of joining a free walking tour in Fes, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our entire trip to Morocco. Our guide was the wonderful Abderrahime, a retired teacher with a true passion for storytelling. From the moment we met him, it felt like we were stepping into a living history lesson — his words were captivating, his energy infectious, and his love for his city truly inspiring. Abderrahime told us, “I will take you on a journey through time,” and he absolutely delivered. We started in a more modern part of the medina and gradually descended — century by century — into the historical depths of the old city. Each section was introduced with a sparkle in his eye and a question: “Do you feel it? We’re entering another century now.” And it genuinely felt that way. The way he structured the tour made it feel like a story unfolding in real time. He shared not only historical facts and cultural insights, but also personal experiences of growing up in Fes, which added such a human and authentic layer to the tour. He welcomed every question with kindness and patience and made sure everyone in the group felt involved and looked after. At one point, we lingered at a carpet shop to buy some souvenirs, and while the group moved ahead, Abderrahime stayed close by, keeping an eye on us to make sure we didn’t get lost. We felt safe and supported the entire time. Another charming detail: to make sure no one got lost in the crowded streets, he gave us a tiny travel companion — a small camel figurine we could follow through the maze-like medina. It was a small gesture, but one that made a big difference in helping us stay together and enjoy the walk stress-free. This wasn’t just a walking tour — it was a journey, a classroom, a time capsule, and a personal story all rolled into one. We cannot recommend this experience enough. If you’re visiting Fes and want to truly understand the soul of the city, go on this tour — and if you're lucky enough to get Abderrahime as your guide, you're in for something truly special.
He was very charismatic, entertaining with a lot of knowledge to share with us, very generous of his Time
This is one of the best tours I have done in my life. Abdulrahim is an amazing storyteller and had the perfect plan to narrate the history of fez. He explained not only fez, but the culture of Morocco as a whole. He kept us engaged for 3 hrs and we didn't even know when the time flew. He was humble and kind and extremely professional. So happy to have chosen this tour. Highly recommended!
I have done 100s of free walking tours and this was one of the best. Abdullah used a headset when so we could hear in the Medina and was able to cover 1000 years of history and show how people still live today. Must do when in Fez!
I would highly recommend Abderrahime as a guide, as he is very professional, entertaining, and knowledgeable.
Excellent and very knowledgeable and warm guide !
Abderrahsime was a charming guide. His English was exceptional. He was informative and humorous. He managed the larger group really well. Not a “pushy guide”. Cudos to his assistant Camelo for keeping us from getting lost in the Medina. Highly recommended
Die Tour war super, unser Guide hat super viel erklärt, es war sehr kurzweilig und interessant! Definitiv eine Empfehlung
Guide très intéressant (professeur retraité). Cela permet d'avoir une visite d'ensemble de la médina, et aussi de voir les tanneries Chouara sans être importuné par les rabatteurs. À noter que l'on ne rentre pas dans les différents lieux (comme les médersas), c'est à prévoir suite au tour pour approfondir la visite. Mention spéciale au système audio avec écouteurs, cela permet de bien entendre le guide. Le guide est sympathique, parle très bien anglais et est très professionnel.
Very nice tour, where you get to know everything you need to know about Fes. A large part of the history is covered but also something is mentioned about the way houses are constructed and why they do the things they do. What was very nice is that you get your own receiver + headphone because when it is crowded, it might get hard to hear the guide well. The headphones are a perfect solution!
This tour was fantastic. We are not really organized tour people, but the guide did a nice job of making it engaging and talking about fascinating subjects. The route was easy, as it was all down hill. The group size was 10 or so people which allowed us to go at a nice pace vs having a massive amount of people. I was surprised and really enjoyed myself. Highly recommend.
Abderrahime speaks very good English and is very knowledgeable because he is born en raised in the medina. He also puts some humour in the tour. The groupsize was ok (not to big). The tour included the most important aspects of the medina.
The Tour was amazing! We learned a lot and it was super interesting and funny. We really enjoyed the tour and can highly recommend it!!
Abderrahime is an excellent guide! He used to be a linguistic teacher, so spoke really good English. And he is a fount of information, very entertaining and good sense of humour too. Extremely humble and patient. MUST DO IN FES!
It was a good and professional tour
Nice experience thank you :)
Excellent. Retired university prof which was demonstrated in his teaching and candour. It was a really great tour. Highly recommend!
Abderrahime has a way of captivating the audience with his storytelling that keeps everyone engaged and listening. He had a mountain of knowledge when questions were asked and gave suggestions on where to go next. It was definitely one of the best tours we have been on and would definitely recommend.
AMAZING tour, from start to finish. I wouldn't have changed a thing. Abderrahime brought history to life and caused us to see the medina in a whole different light. It was both educational and entertaining. Highly recommend!
I highly recommend booking this walking tour. The guide has a lot of knowledge about the history and culture of Fez. We learned a lot and enjoyed the tour!
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It was a really fun and also informative your with Abderrahime, he made sure to keep the mood good for all the time. Highly recommended!
Very knowledgeable tour. Much appreciated.
Amazing tour! Would definitely recommend it.
This was a great tour, highly professional and very informative. The mic and headsets system really made a difference, you can hear clearly everything the guide explains, he is very knowledgeable, kind, and fun. This is truly the most FES-cinating tour in Morocco.
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