Volubilis and Meknes

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From Fez to Imouzer, Ifrane and Azrou

 

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Fez to Volubilis and Meknes

We will set off our expedition to Volubilis  ( a UNISCO World Heritage) ,  Moulay Driss,  Meknes and back to Fez city.

Throughout this excursion you will discover the awesome of the remnant of the Roman City of Volubilis which was Founded in the 3rd century BC, after a quick break  in a fabulous scenery in Oulad Shaker reservoir.

The site was ultimately marked as that of ancient city of  Volubilis until the end of  19th century.

About half of the site was quarried, bringing to light fine mosaics particularly during French colonization in Morocco.

Furthermore some of high-status buildings were renovated.

Nowadays this touristic resort has become a UNISCO World Heritage.

moulay idriss zerhoun meknesOur next station will be Moulay Driss where there is the mausoleum of Moulay Driss Zerhoune, the father of the  founder of Fez city

Afterwards, we will carry on our trip to Meknes where we will visit  Bab Lekhmiss, then the Jewish quarter called El mellah.

Hri Souani-One of the prestigious Historic monuments of Meknes, situated in south of the Royal Palace and the place of Mechouar which dates back to Moulay Ismail era in the early eighteenth century.

It groups a series of relatively cramped room around a spacious central hall 26m, 30 long / 10m, 70 of width.

The thickness of the walls ensured a constant temperature that made the preservation of food easy.

Deep wells of several tens of meters provided, using a system of Norias generated by animals.

Now we ‘re going to shift to the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.

For more information non-Muslims were granted permission to visit such area.

Meknes MoroccoThis mausoleum was erected in 1703 presenting a  lovely cedar painted ceiling mosaics with figment Koranic scriptures.

After, we will go through the victorious  gate arch. The gate stands at sixteen meters high with an eight- meter long arch, the intricately patterned triumphal arch is argued to be the most beautiful in Morocco.

Have a short visit to  Place El-Hedime (Square of Ruins) which adjoins the medina and the kasbah.

The square is lined with updated residential buildings and a covered food souk (market).

Among the most awe-inspiring elements of this imperial city is the grand gate named after the architect, El-Mansour, a Christian renegade who converted to Islam.

Return to Fez city to your booked accommodation

 

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  • AC CARS

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  • TIPS FOR GUIDES AND DRIVER
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