Fes to Meknes trip - one day Trip to Volubilis & Meknes -

Fes to Meknes Trip, 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.

Fes to Meknes Trip INFO & OVERVIEW

About this activity

Duration: 7 hours
Pick-up service: Pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Fez.

Experience Fes to Meknes trip

Highlights
See the Roman ruins of Volubilis
Go to one of Morocco’s holiest cities at Moulay Idriss
Tour the historic Medina of Meknes
Marvel at the 17th-century gates of one of Morocco’s imperial cities

Full description Fes to Meknes Trip

Discover one of Morocco’s four imperial cities and the remains of the former capital of the kingdom of Mauretania on a full-day tour from Fez.

Following a pick-up from your hotel in Fez, transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Explore the remains of the 2,000-year-old complex.

Continue to Moulay Idriss to discover one of Morocco’s holiest cities. Take a tour of the narrow streets of the compact town where Moulay Idriss I introduced the religion of Islam in 789 AD. Then, transfer to the city of Meknes, founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids as a military settlement.

Go into the Medina and see some of the monumental city gates and ornamental decorations of the Spanish-Moorish architecture. Tour the city walls, and stop at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, founder of the Alaouite dynasty and sultan when Meknes was the capital city. Visit the Museum of Moroccan Art to see a wide variety of handicrafts, before the afternoon transfer back to Fes, fes to Meknes trip

Fes to Meknes trip Itinerary

You will be picked up from your Hotel around 08:00 AM by your English speaking driver and transfer to Volubilis (approx. 1.5 hours) where you will be met with your guide to enjoy the marvel at the well-preserved ruins of this Roman city and visit Moulay Idriss Zarhoun. Continue driving to Meknes also known as the city of hundred minarets, because of its many mosques. Among them, the Great Mosque probably founded in the 12th century, is remarkable for its gates with beautifully sculpted canopies. Its medina and the remains of the royal palace earned Meknes a place on the UNESCO world heritage list. The city is still prosperous, benefiting from the harvests of fertile Sais plays (grain, olives, and grapes). You will be able to stroll around the city and take in its bustling atmosphere and have a look at the 40 Km city wall and the famous Bab Mansour, one of the most beautiful gates in the world. Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel in Fes.
Pick you up from Hotel in Fes at 08:00 am
Arrival at Hotel Fes at 05:30 pm

What’s included in Fes to Meknes trip

Pick up at the hotel, Riad, airport or where you indicate
Professional driver /guide during the trip
Private car A/C

What’s not included

Flight
Meals noon
Drinks

•The Tour Price starts from 30€ per person (the price changes depending on the number of travelers and season)

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