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Overview
Volubilis -Moulay Idriss & Meknès day trip from Fez Enjoy Volubilis Moulay Idriss Meknes Day trip, Excursion from Fez which takes you through Morocco’s history. Discovering thousands of years of Moroccan heritage, monuments, gates, Moorish architecture and ancient ruins of Volubilis.
Highlights
Description
09.30 am Excursion starts by meeting you at your Hotel or Riad in Fes, and start driving through the magnificent changing landscapes of the Moroccan countryside. Our first stop would be The mesmerizing Chahed River, a beautiful landscape with captivating views. Then, we will move towards Volubilis, the ancient Roman Ruins that date back to the 3rd century BC. We will wander through the captivating old castles and surviving palaces, to have a glimpse of the old Roman Empire, and admire the captivating architecture and majestic designs while taking some pictures of the Arch of Caracalla, Basilica and Capitoline Temple. Continue to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, the sacred little village. Your driver will introduce you to the deep history of the beautiful town, the home of Idriss I, the first Moroccan Ruler and the one who brought Islam to Morocco. We will walk through the ancient windy streets and the beautiful old Moroccan architecture, as we visit the town's Grand Mosque, the first classical Mosque in Morocco. Afterwards, continue our Day Trip to Meknes, the historical 17th-century heritage, and the marvellous Ismailia capital. After a tempting Moroccan Tagine for lunch, we will have a tour of the old city to discover the huge walls of the old Medina and to see the most breathtaking handicrafts and traditional small shops. Next, we will discover the fascinating gate of Bab El Mansour, a magnificent Gateway well preserved with lavish, if faded, zellige ( Moroccan mosaic tilework). We would also enjoy a visit to Moulay Ismail’s shrine, to have an insight into his interesting life and everlasting achievements. We will guide you through the colorful refreshingly spacious Souks making them a relaxing place to explore. We will also visit the fascinating historical sites, the mausoleum and the Rouah, the royal stables holding over 12,000 horses, together with Place el-Hedim, the central pedestrian square in the Medina and an entertaining little version of Jamaa El Fna Square in Marrakech. After an unforgettable tour in the walled capital; Your driver will get you back to Fes passing by the most beautiful panoramic views, to finally drop you off in your Hotel/Riad in Fez.
What's included
Itinerary
After breakfast, free pick up from your hotel /Riad in a comfortable – air-conditioned vehicle. Take the route pass through Ain Lah, the Royal family firm, Zagotta, attractive Dam Achahad and Rif mountain. Stopping to enjoy the landscape, and cool air and capture photos for a lifetime.
By this time, we will arrive at Volubilis an attractive preserved Roman ruins. Together we will learn much more about the historical and cultural Roman city by looking at the ruins of the Arch of Caracalla, Basilica and Capitoline Temple. Have free time to discover the place as you pleasant*2 and capture photos.
Back to our comfortable vehicle for the next stop, The holiest Islamic town Moulay- Idriss which was built by Moulay Idriss I. This latter is open just for Muslims, but it gives visitors an excellent impression, just by taking a look at the hallway of the town. It’s a panoramic view. We’ll watch the elongated square above us, the green-tiled pyramids of the Zaouia and stroll between the labyrinth of clean alleyways.
lunch at the Local restaurants in Meknes that offer you a reduction of 15%.
Following lunch, start the Meknes tour. We will see walls with monumental gates dating back to XVII-century such as the Royal Palace, Berdaïne Bab, Bab Khemis, the famous gateway in North Africa Bab Mansour and El Heri es-Souan huge granaries and stables built by Moulay Ismail’s soldiers.
Next, we will go to the underground channels which bring fresh water from the Middle Atlas Mountains, consisting also of tiny windows, walls and a great system of underfloor water channels which keep the temperatures cool, and air circulating.
This building provides major stabling and food for around 12,000 horses and Moulay-Ismail regarded it as his exceptional architectural project. Then, stop at the Moulay Ismail mausoleum which was a long-time-only mosque which non-Muslims were allowed to visit in Morocco. Visit also Place-El-Hedim great monumental and other places will be a surprise till your Day trip from Fes to Volubilis Moulay Idriss and Meknes.
Finally, drop you off back in Fez. End of Morocco Fez Tours services & Volubilis Moulay Idriss Meknes Day trip.
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How much time does the Volubilis -Moulay Idriss & Meknès day trip from Fez take?
Volubilis -Moulay Idriss & Meknès day trip from Fez duration is 6 hours.
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