MEKNES & VOLUBILIS
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We start our day from Fes towards the Roman ruins of Volubilis to witness the ruins of the Roman Empire, and then we will visit moulay driss Zarhoun to visit the mausoleum of Moulay Idris the founder of Fez. And then, continue to Meknes, and its magnificent view of the medina, its geart walls and the beautiful gates.
Introduction: Full day trip from Fes to the forth imperial city and a must be visited because of its beautiful big gates, large Kasbahs, its palaces, including Dar El Kabira where the royal family stays when they come to Meknes, its fortifications, and its large gardens. In the same day we will visit the famous site of Volubilis archaeological site of 50 hectares the best preserved and the most visited of Morocco. You will be able to appreciate the greatness of the Roman vestiges: Caracalla's Arc de Triomphe, the Basilica, and the Capitol.
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Destination
Meknes
Departure Location
Fes
Return Location
Fes
Additional Information
Departure Time: Please arrive by 08:45 AM for a prompt departure at 09:00 AM.
Return Time: Approximately 06:00 PM.
Price includes
- Air-conditioned minivan or 4WD Fuel included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- English speaking driver guide
- Local guide
Price does not include
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the program
- Tips and gratuities
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
Highlights :
- See the Roman ruins of Volubilis dates to 3BC
- Visit the Morocco’s holiest cities in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
- Explore the medina of Meknes the 4th imperial city and discover its beautiful gates
- Discover the Moroccan architecture and go through the old civilization
- Enjoy the beautiful gates of Meknes, bab el mansour and bb lakhmiss
- Enjoy the beautiful and the picturesque landscapes of the middle and high atlas
- The Itinerary of Day Trip to Meknes &Roman Ruins Volubilis
The Itinerary of Day Trip to Meknes &Roman Ruins Volubilis
Deaprture from your accommodation in Fes at 9AM towards Volubilis to explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis and devote enough time to explore the 2000 year old ruins and get a picture of life during the Roman Empire, then we will visit moulay driss where is the mausoleum of Moulay Idris the founder of Fez, one of the holiest cities in Morocco. Continue to Meknes to explore the magnificent medina and admire its beautiful gates and walls with monumental doors dating from the seventeenth century, including Berdaïne Bab, Bab Khemis. We continue to explore the Royal stables; granaries (HERI SOUANI).
Necessary stop at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, which was for a long time the only mosque that non-Muslims can visit in Morocco, then leave by the famous Bab Mansour El door on the vast Hedim square. On the other side of the square, the Museum of Moroccan Art "Dar Jamai" offers a wide variety of handicrafts.
We start our day from Fes towards the Roman ruins of Volubilis to witness the ruins of the Roman Empire, and then we will visit moulay driss Zarhoun to visit the mausoleum of Moulay Idris the founder of Fez. And then, continue to Meknes, and its magnificent view of the medina, its geart walls and the beautiful gates.
Introduction: Full day trip from Fes to the forth imperial city and a must be visited because of its beautiful big gates, large Kasbahs, its palaces, including Dar El Kabira where the royal family stays when they come to Meknes, its fortifications, and its large gardens. In the same day we will visit the famous site of Volubilis archaeological site of 50 hectares the best preserved and the most visited of Morocco. You will be able to appreciate the greatness of the Roman vestiges: Caracalla's Arc de Triomphe, the Basilica, and the Capitol.
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