Visit to Meknes, Volubilis and Molay Idriss for a Day Tour

Meknes is a city located in the north of Morocco. It is famous for its imperial past, with remains such as Bab Mansour, a huge door with vaults and mosaic tiles. The door leads to the interior of the ancient imperial city. The mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismail, which made the city its capital in the seventeenth century, includes courtyards and fountains. To the south, the vast complex Heri es-Souani once housed stables and food warehouses. volubilis The Roman ruins of Volubilis sit in the middle of a fertile plain about 33km north of Meknès, and can easily be combined with nearby Moulay Idriss to make a fantastic day trip from Meknès. The city is the best-preserved archaeological site in Morocco and was declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1997. Its most amazing features are its many beautiful mosaics preserved in situation.

In this excursion we will take you to Meknes the famous for its imperial past, with remains such as Bab Mansour, a huge door with vaults and mosaic tiles. To the south, the vast Heri es-Souani. The iconic Great Mosque, founded in the 11th century by the Almoravid dynasty, includes a remarkable green minaret. the Medersa Bou Inania . The museum Dar Jamaï occupies a house of 1882 with a courtyard. It houses local handicrafts with exhibits on pottery, embroidery and jewelery. Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, old granaries and stables. Before continuing to the holy town of Moulay Idriss for a walk in this small and beautiful place. Lunch there in a local restaurant then departure to visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis before making our way back to Fes through the Beni Ammar village which is known for its donkey festival in July.