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Enjoy Volubilis Moulay Idriss Meknes Day trip Excursion from Fez that takes you through Morocco’s history. Discovering thousands of years Moroccan heritage, monuments, gates, Moorish architecture and ancient ruins of Volubilis.
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* Duration: 8 to 10 hours
* Starts: Fes, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fes, Fez-Meknès, Morocco
Enjoy Volubilis Moulay Idriss Meknes Day trip Excursion from Fez that takes you through Morocco’s history. Discovering thousands of years Moroccan heritage, monuments, gates, Moorish architecture and ancient ruins of Volubilis.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Moulay Yacoub, Moulay Yacoub, Fes-Meknes
First, we will stop in The Sidi Chahed dam reservoir built in the 1990s. This incredible dam is a perfect place to picnic.Not only that but you will also have some free time to see the view panoramic and take pictures of the charming site .
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Volubilis, Morocco
We’ll visit the ancient Roman ruins Volubilis, where you will spend an amazing time for exploring the 2000-year-old ruins and getting an idea of life during the Roman Empire. Continue to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Moulay Idriss, Moulay Idriss, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
We will visit the holy city of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, perched dramatically against the slope of Mount Zerhoun. The white washed town of Moulay Idriss located between two green hills in a cradle of mountains. It is one of spritual place of the tomb of Moulay Idriss, a prominent Moroccan saint in the late 8th century and a great grandson of the prophet Mohammed. For many centuries the town has been a place of pilgrimage, thanks to its founder, Moulay Idriss el Akhbar.Continue our journey to Meknes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Meknes, Meknes, Fes-Meknes
Meknes Morocco Early medieval city of Meknes, UNESCO World Heritage Site is your next destination. The medina of Meknes holds the city’s historic sights such as: Bab Elmansour, the huge decorated gate, Qara Prison the famous underground old prison, The Sahrij Swani and el Hadim square – the small version of Marrakech’s popular square Jama El Fna. Founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids Meknes is an impressive city in Spanish-Moorish style. It is surrounded by high walls with great doors, where the harmonious blending of the Islamic and European styles of the 17th century Maghreb is still evident today. Behind the high defensive walls, pierced by nine monumental gates, it’s a key monuments including twenty-five mosques, ten hammams, palaces, vast graneries, vestiges of fondouks (inns for merchants) and private houses. Meknes provides a remarkable approach of urban design, integrating elements of both Islamic and European architecture and town planning. After exploring all the winding narrow medina streets and grand buildings, head over for locally made a lunch in one of the Medinas charming local restaurants. Enjoy the view of the square from one of the local cafes, sipping traditional Berber tea. Meet our driver early evening to take you back to your accommodation.
Duration: 3 hours
