Chefchaouen Trip Overview
The overnight tours to the Roman Ruins and Meknes, is the perfect escape from the busier Medina of chefchawen. And it is a good trip to experience the rolling countryside, Middle Atlas mountains, fields of grazing sheep, olive groves and the vineyards that surround Fez
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* Duration: 2 days
* Starts: Chefchaouen, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
The overnight tours to the Roman Ruins and Meknes, is the perfect escape from the busier Medina of chefchawen. And it is a good trip to experience the rolling countryside, Middle Atlas mountains, fields of grazing sheep, olive groves and the vineyards that surround Fez
Itinerary
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Pass By: Chefchaouen, Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Around 9:30 AM, your driver-guide will pick you up from your Hotel. Depart to Meknes in 45 minutes long journey. Including stopping couple time along the road to enjoy the rolling countryside Middle Atlas mountains, fields of grazing sheep, olive groves and the vineyards that surround
Pass By: Volubilis, Morocco
Continue to Volubilis, a well preserved Roman city, dated back to 1200 Years B.C. Your expert guide in Roman history, will make the city come alive with his informative storytelling of the History of Romans in Morocco
Pass By: Meknes, Meknes, Fes-Meknes
Upon arrival to Meknes, meet your professional local guide to visit the main sights and the hidden gems of the imperial city. Wander around the alleyways of Meknes Medina and El Hedim square with a view on the magnificent Bab El Mansour. Explore Royal Stables, That was built by Moulay Ismail for 12,000 horses.
Pass By: Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, Meknes 50353 Morocco
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, a holy town and the home of the tomb of Moulay Idriss the founder of the ancient Fez Medina, We first proceed to walk up the town on the hill to see and discover its alleys and learn all about the history of this town, to end up upon a stunning panoramic view over the whole village
Pass By: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
You will explore the ancient medina and admire the three main components of the Arabic/Andalusian architecture: ceramic mosaic, the carving of the plaster and carving of the wood. You will gaze upon the minaret of the oldest university in the world that was built in 856 by Fatima.
While strolling slowly in the narrow alleyways and markets of the old city, you will discover the medieval Koranic schools that housed students who came to study in Fes during the medieval time: Madrasa Bou Inania or Madrasa Sherratine.
You will visit the oldest and biggest tannery in Morocco that is still functioning almost daily…
Other things to note
The duration of the tour is flexible as we can make it either shorter or longer depending on the traveler’s demands. Also, busy traffic and weather conditions could affect the tour duration although it’s rare here in Fes.
