Travel back in time with a daytrip to lovely Fes, discovering Morocco’s first capital city with a private guide. Tour a 13th-century medina, admire the ornate gate of a royal palace, and dine on Moroccan and Fassi specialties with wine in a palatial restaurant.

After you’re picked up from your hotel, ride through the fertile plains of the Gharb and Saiss, making a stop along the way to stretch your leg and grab a snack or drink. On arrival in Fes, meet your guide and set out to begin your exploration. Roam through the maze-like medieval medina, see the copper and brass gate of the Royal Palace, and soak up the history in the old Mellah, or Jewish district.

At midday, gather around a table at an authentic Fassi restaurant renowned for its historic and elegant décor. Feast on Moroccan cuisine, sip Moroccan wines, and then venture back out into the streets to continue your tour. Wine through the labyrinthine alleys of the UNESCO-listed Fes El Bali, a section of the original walled city that dates to the 8th century. Wander through the souk to see vendors peddling copper wares, leather goods, and clothing, and admire large vats of colorful dye used by the city's world-famous tanners. Scope out landmarks like the Al Kairoyine mosque and Nejjaine fountain before parting ways with your guide and returning to Casablanca.