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Excursion from Fez to Volubilis Mouly Idriss Meknes Day trip
- Full Day
- Fes
Excursion from Fez to Volubilis Mouly Idriss Meknes Day trip
Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of northern Morocco on a full-day trip from Fes. Explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can admire well-preserved mosaics, triumphal arches, and remnants of a once-thriving Roman city.
Visit Moulay Idriss, a sacred town perched on a hill, known as the spiritual heart of Morocco, and learn about its significance as the burial place of Moulay Idriss I, the founder of the Idrisid dynasty. Wander its charming streets, enjoy panoramic views, and experience the town’s peaceful atmosphere.
Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities, where you’ll see impressive landmarks such as Bab Mansour, the royal stables, and vibrant local markets. Learn about the city’s history under Sultan Moulay Ismail and capture memorable photos of its architectural treasures.
This day trip is ideal for travelers seeking to combine ancient history, religious heritage, and Moroccan imperial culture in one immersive experience from Fes.
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Details: Best day trip from Fes-Volubilis Moulay Idriss Meknes Day trip
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.
(9.30/10.30H) 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.
11.00H: 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.
12.30H: 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 to 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.
14.00H: lunch at the Local-Chic restaurants in Meknes that offer you a reduction of 15%.
Meknes sightseeing tour:
15.00H: Following lunch, start the Meknes tour. We will see walls with monumental gates dating back to XVII-century such as 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 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.
18.00 -17.00H Finally, drop you off back to Fez. End of Morocco Fez Tours services & Volubilis Moulay Idriss Meknes Day trip.
* Volubilis Moulay Idriss Meknes Day trip, starts at 09.30 in the winter season. But, in Romanian culture other seasons start at 10.30 because sunset is late at that time.
* We can offer a Local guide in order to under Romanian culture and history.
