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From $109.13
Price varies by group size
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
8 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 3 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Visit three historic destinations on a full-day, private tour from Fez to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and Meknes, an itinerary that includes two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This 8-hour tour combines guided visits and independent time: you’ll have a guided tour of the ancient, Berber-Roman city of Volubilis and a private driver throughout the day, as you continue to the holy town of Moulay Idriss and Meknes' fascinating medina and kasbah.
- 8-hour tour from Fez with a private driver
- Guided tour of UNESCO-listed Volubilis
- Independent time to explore Moulay Idriss and Meknes
- Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fez
- Ideal choice for families
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Start with pickup at your Fez accommodations for a 9am departure, then begin the 49-mile (79-km) trip to Volubilis, UNESCO-listed ancient site that was once a thriving Roman outpost. Visit the partially-reconstructed ruins on a guided tour, from the Roman baths to the basilica, triumphal gate, and the Capitoline Temple, where Volubilis worshiped a trio of gods: Juno, Jupiter, and Minerva.
The next stop is Moulay Idriss, a holy city that was closed to non-Muslim visitors until 2005, where you’ll find a historic mosque and the only round minaret in Morocco set against a scenic, mountain landscape.
Continue to the Imperial City of Meknes, whose medina and fortified kasbah are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the monumental gates that pass through the city walls, then take in the city’s main landmarks, from the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail to El Hedim Square, a sprawling plaza at the center of the medina. If desired, you’ll have time to visit the Dar Jamai Museum, a historic palace that now houses a remarkable collection of traditional Moroccan arts, including saddles, needlework, and elaborate carpets.
Following your time in Meknes, begin the return trip to Fez; the driver can make a final stop at one of Fez’s scenic overlooks on the way to your hotel, where this tour concludes.
The next stop is Moulay Idriss, a holy city that was closed to non-Muslim visitors until 2005, where you’ll find a historic mosque and the only round minaret in Morocco set against a scenic, mountain landscape.
Continue to the Imperial City of Meknes, whose medina and fortified kasbah are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the monumental gates that pass through the city walls, then take in the city’s main landmarks, from the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail to El Hedim Square, a sprawling plaza at the center of the medina. If desired, you’ll have time to visit the Dar Jamai Museum, a historic palace that now houses a remarkable collection of traditional Moroccan arts, including saddles, needlework, and elaborate carpets.
Following your time in Meknes, begin the return trip to Fez; the driver can make a final stop at one of Fez’s scenic overlooks on the way to your hotel, where this tour concludes.
Itinerary
The tour begins with a tour of the walls with monumental gates dating from the seventeenth century Berdaïne Bab, Bab Khemis. Continue exploring the city by the stables (Rua), attics (HERI), and Stud. Stop at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the only mosque that non-Muslims could visit in Morocco for a long time. Exit through the famous Bab Mansour El on the vast square Hedim. On the other side of the square, the Museum of Moroccan Art "Dar Jamai" offers a wide variety of handicrafts for you to see
Duration: 4 hours
Admission Ticket Free
Traveler Tips
- "For Meknes, it would be best to avoid Fridays since most things are closed, and maybe consider taking a horse and carriage tour to make more of it than just a lunch stop." See review
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