🌍 Fez Timeless New Year Escape

5 Days / 4 Nights | 30 December 2025 – 3 January 2026

Step into the soul of Morocco and welcome the New Year in Fez, a city where time slows down and every street tells a story. This journey is designed for travellers who want more than sightseeing. Walk through ancient medinas, discover imperial history, and experience daily life through human connection, craftsmanship, and tradition. Instead of rushing between places, you will stay in the heart of Fez, allowing the city to unfold naturally. Guided experiences are balanced with free time to wander, reflect, and truly feel the atmosphere. This is a cultural escape filled with colour, meaning, and unforgettable moments, perfect for starting the year inspired.

💫 Why Book This Tour?

Welcome the New Year in one of the world’s most atmospheric cities. Fez is a living museum where history, culture, and daily life blend seamlessly. This small-group journey offers deep cultural immersion, expert local guidance, and relaxed pacing, perfect for travellers seeking meaning beyond typical holidays.

🌟 Top Reasons to Join

✨ Explore Fez with expert local guides
✨ Wander through the world’s oldest living medina
✨ Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO)
✨ Discover the imperial city of Meknes
✨ Stay in a luxury riad inside the medina
✨ Enjoy a small group experience (max 12 people)
✨ Perfect winter escape with mild weather

🗓️ Itinerary

Day 1 – 30 December 2025 | Arrival in Fez

Upon arrival at Fez Airport, you will be welcomed by your private driver and transferred to your beautiful riad in the heart of the historic medina.
After check-in, enjoy a free evening to relax, explore nearby alleys, or enjoy traditional mint tea on the rooftop.

If you arrive early, a short introductory walk through the medina can be arranged (arrival time required in advance).

Overnight in Fez.

Day 2 – 31 December 2025 | Full-Day Guided Visit of Fez

After breakfast, begin your exploration of Fez, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual capital.

Start with panoramic views from the Merenid Tombs, offering breathtaking views over the medina. Continue to a traditional pottery workshop, where artisans craft Fez’s iconic blue ceramics using ancestral techniques.

Visit the Royal Palace (Dar el Makhzen) from outside, admiring its golden gates and intricate tilework. Enter Fez el-Bali through the famous Bab Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate) and immerse yourself in the vibrant souks.

Explore the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University (founded in 859 AD) from the exterior, followed by the stunning Bou Inania Madrasa, known for its carved cedar wood and zellige tiles.

End the day at the iconic Chouara Tannery, witnessing one of Morocco’s most unforgettable sights.

Return to your riad. Overnight in Fez.

Day 3 – 1 January 2026 | Volubilis & Meknes Excursion

After breakfast, depart Fez for a journey into Morocco’s imperial and Roman past.

Visit Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of North Africa’s best-preserved Roman cities. Walk among ancient arches, basilicas, and beautifully preserved mosaics.

Continue to Meknes, founded by Sultan Moulay Ismail. Visit the monumental Bab Mansour, stroll through Lahdim Square, and explore Heri es-Souani, the impressive royal granaries and stables.

Return to Fez in the late afternoon.

Optional Extra: 🍷 Wine tasting in the Meknes region.

Overnight in Fez. ![(https://intoholidays.com/storage/tours/echoes-of-fez-gallery-1ea8591e-7a01-42cb-b1af-a58985df43a1.webphttp://)]

Day 4 – 2 January 2026 | Free Day in Fez

Enjoy a full day at leisure. Optional activities include:

Hammam & spa experience
Cooking class
Street food tasting
Shopping for leather, carpets, pottery, and spices
Visit Borj Nord Museum for panoramic views
Relaxing at your riad

Overnight in Fez.

Day 5 – 3 January 2026 | Departure

Private transfer to Fez Airport according to your flight schedule.
Your journey concludes with unforgettable memories of Morocco’s culture and hospitality.

🏨 Accommodation – Where You’ll Stay

Riad Salam Fez & Spa (4★)
An elegant luxury riad blending traditional Moroccan design with modern comfort, featuring a spa, pool, rooftop terrace, and central medina location.