Meknes and Volubilis Day Trip from Fes with Local Guide in Meknes
Description
Discover the rich history of Morocco on a day trip from Fes to Meknes and Volubilis. Enjoy a scenic drive with a stop at a beautiful dam before exploring the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the holy city of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun for panoramic views, and then delve into the imperial city of Meknes, known for its grand gates and historical monuments. Pause for lunch before continuing to visit sites like the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and the Museum of Moroccan Art. This tour offers a blend of culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes. - Pickup from your Riad or hotel in Fes at 9:00 AM - Visit UNESCO-listed Volubilis and the holy city of Moulay Idriss - Explore historic Meknes, including the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail - Comfortable transportation throughout the day with a professional driver
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Itinerary
One of the Team will pick you up from your Riad or Hotel in the morning to start your exceptional journey.
Beginning the tour while enjoying the sceneries we will be passing by, the first stop will be at a Dam to take some pictures and enjoy the fresh Air, then we will continue to Volubilis to explore the 2000-year-old ruins and get to know the stories behind this historical small city which is one of the UNESCO world Heritage sites.
After spending enough time at Volubilis we will continue to the next destination “Moulay Idriss Zerhoun” the holy city that where the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss the founder of Fes located, it is true that Non-Muslims cannot enter the mosque but you will enjoy the panoramic view of the city.
Upon arrival to Meknes you will have a pause to have lunch then presume the rest of the tour. The imperial city Meknes is well known for its walls with monumental gates dating from the seventeenth century such as Berdaïne Bab, Bab Khemis. We continue exploring the city by the stables (Rua), attics (HERI), and Stud. Stop needed at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail was for a long time the only mosque that non-Muslims could visit in Morocco. It then exits 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 handcrafts.
Then we will go back to Fes to drop you off at your accommodation,
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
we will meet you at your hotel in fez one of our team will be waiting for you
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(36)
Dissou is a great guide! He's very kind and he teached us what he know bout Fez and his culture. I totally recommend him!
Our guide, Omar, and our driver, Reda, ensured we enjoyed a lovely and smooth day out. Everything was on time and we were able to make the most of our day. As a guide, Omar was very informative, as was our guide in Meknes. I'd recommend it!
We had a great day touring Meknes and Volubilis with Omar and Reda! The trip was well-paced from location to location and the local guide in Meknes was very knowledgeable.
Very good tour with Hassan (a good driver) and 2 excellent guides in Volubilis and Meknes. Superb sites, very good restaurant, and the people are always so friendly. I recommend it without any problem.
A day full of emotions, knowledge, information, curiosity, and smiles. This was our tour of Meknes, Volubilis, and Moulay Idriss. All thanks to our guide Dissou, who came to pick us up at the riad right on time to take us to the three locations in a full immersion of history, local curiosities, stories, and the passion she puts into her work with tourists. Thank you, Dissou, truly a "wonderful day." NB: Dissou speaks Italian perfectly and knows the songs of Vasco Rossi 😊 Moreover, he drives impeccably, respecting all the rules of the road and ensuring maximum safety for his guests.
A very interesting cultural tour with punctual guides, polyglots and very friendly. Hassan and Abdou knew how to listen to us. We highly recommend.
Very nice excursion, Hassan our driver-guide was perfect. Same for the guide to the discovery of Meknes. We highly recommend this experience 👍
Hassan was a very polite, professional and fun guide. His english is very good and he has a lot of knowledge. Thanks for the great day Hassan. Also compliments for the guide in Meknes.
The tour was great, the driver Hassan told nice stories. In Meknes we also had a nice local guide who told more about the city. The day flew by. Definitely recommended!!
Hassan was a great driver. Pick up was a little delayed, but communication was great before and throughout, so there was no confusion. Our guide in Meknes was good too. I really wish they offered an upgrade for a guide in Volubilis as well.
