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Full-Day Volubilis, Moulay Idriss And Meknes Tour From Fes
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Art, Culture, History

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    Arabic, English, French

Description

Discover the well-preserved Roman ruins in Volubilis, which once served as the capital of the Kingdom of Mauretania. Explore the holy city of Moulay Idriss, and head to the ancient city of Meknes, where you will learn about the specialities of Meknes- Damascene and embroidery. Lastly, visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail before you head back to Fes.

Highlights
  • Explore the Roman ruins in Volubilis
  • Visit the holy city of Moulay Idriss
  • Discover historical sites in the ancient city of Meknes
  • Learn about the art specialities of Meknes
  • Pay your respects at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
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    • Meet the tour representative, who will pick you up at 9:00 am from your accommodation in Fes.
    • Head out to explore Volubilis, known for its impressive and well-preserved Roman ruins. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most important Roman site in North Africa.
    • Visit the holy city of Moulay Idriss, perched dramatically against the slope of Mount Zerhoun. Immerse yourself in the dramatic landscape of Morocco in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
    • Proceed to the ancient imperial city of Meknes. Have lunch in a local restaurant. Discover historical sites such as the impressive ramparts and monumental gates.
    • Trace the history of Mausoleum Moulay Ismail, a historic Islamic funerary complex in Meknes, Morocco.
    • Return to your accommodation in Fes.
What's Included
  • Official tourism transport A/C vehicle 
  • Fuel
  • Highway Toll
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Wi-fi on board
  • Professional Morocco tour driver
  • Flexible and customized stops
  • Mineral water in the car
What's Excluded
  • Travel Insurance
  • Licensed local guides in Volubilis and Meknes (on additional cost)
  • Drinks and meals
  • Personal items and souvenirs
  • Entrance fees
What to bring
  • Good soft shoes
Know before you go
  • About  Damascene and embroidery of Meknes: 
    • Damascene is the typical speciality of Meknes found only there. It is made of iron decorated with silver wire; it is a sort of filigree brought in the 15th century by artisans from Toledo, Spain, during the Christian inquisition exactly in 1492. In Toledo, the artisans still use gold wire for decoration, whereas in Meknes, artisans use silver wire.
    • The second speciality of Meknes is the embroidery of the Franciscan nuns. It is composed of napkins and tablecloths that are reversible double-face. The Franciscan nuns were teaching Moroccan orphan girls how to make this technique of counted stitch embroidery so that the orphan girls would have an income. So, it is a social and economic purpose in order to help the girls. This handicraft has preserved the same techniques and is now one of the main specialities of Meknes. 
Meeting Point

At the lobby of Riad /Hotel in Fes

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 3EUR 110 Per Group
4 To 5EUR 130 Per Group

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 122 / group