Discover the cities of Meknes and Volubilis (From Fes – Full Day)
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7 hours
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- See the Roman ruins of Volubilis
- Go to one of Morocco's holiest cities at Moulay Idriss
- Historical tour of the Monuments and remparts of Meknes
- Nice panoramic stop of Mkenes from belle vue Hill
Today we will visit one of the four imperial cities of Morocco and see the Roman ruins of an ancient kingdom on a day trip from Fez. Explore the Medina of Meknes, go to the historic remains of Volubilis and see the holy town of Moulay Idriss.
Pick-up drom your hotel or Riad after breakfast. We will drive through fertile farmland and olive groves up into the Saiss hills. As we descend, the spectacular Roman ruins of Volubilis is laid out before us – the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco and à UNESCO World Heritage site. We step back through 2,000 years of history as we explore Volubilis with our local guide. The Romans built their city on what was originally a Berber settlement. Temples, forums, grande villa and bathhouses – many decorated with beautiful mosaics – once lined the streets and remains of a sophisticated sewer system are still evident. Today, Volubilis is considered one of the most remote settlements of the Roman Empire and a visit to the museum will help us to understand its significance. Our journey continues to Meknes, where the legacy of the powerful 17th-century ruler, Moulay Ismail, lives on in the elaborate palaces, gardens and mosques of this impressive imperial city. We’ll stop to admire Bab el-Mansour, the giant imperial gateway built by Moulay Ismail to show the strength of his new capital to Fez and Marrakesh. We will also visit Heri es-Souani, a feat of engineering where stabling and food was provided for 12,000 horses. No expense was spared in the construction of the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, where the remains of the former ruler, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammed, are interred. Meknes is renowned for ironware and the sounds of craftsmen in their workshops can be heard throughout the medina. After our guided tour of Meknes by car and on foot, you’ll have time to explore and perhaps pick up a memento of your visit before we return to Fez.
Included
- Free Hotel Pick-up from Fes
- Free Hotel Drop-off to Fes
- Air-Conditioned Transportation
- Driver speaking your language
- Local Guide in Volubilis
- Local Guide in Meknes
- Entrance to Roman Site Volubilis
- Entrance to Monument Heri Soauni
- All Taxes & Fees included
Excluded
- Food and Drinks
- Tips and gratuities
Requirements
- Flat shoes
- Good spirit
- Sun Hat
- Sun cream
Attention
- Maximum group size is up to 15 people.
- At least 2 adults are required for this activity to take place.
- To provide a copy of your confirmed booking and you ID