From Fez: Meknes, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss Day 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.

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

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 Fez.

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Infant seats available
• Wheelchair accessible
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle