One Day Trip to Meknes & Volubilis | Private Experience
We will pick-up you from your accommodation, then we drive to the Middle Atlas mountain range. Our destination is the beautiful city of Meknes, located some 200 kilometers away. We will arrive there after a journey of approximately two hours and a half.
When we arrive in what was once the capital of Morocco for more than half a century, we will start to explore enchanting Meknes with a walk around the colorful market brimming with traditional products.
We Begin by the beautiful gateway of Bab Mansour, the largest in the country and northern Africa. You will also encounter the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, who reigned as sultan of Morocco from 1672 up until his death in 1721 and who made Meknes the capital of the Empire.
Later, you will have your own free time to take lunch in a local restaurant, where you can try the local gastronomy.
Then we leave meknes to discover the history that seeps through the stunning Roman city of Volubilis, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997. It was founded by the Carthaginians in the 3rd century BC and was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1755. Here you will tour the ancient ruins and admire the impressive mosaic decoration which has been preserved just as it was originally.
Afternoon we leave Volubilis Direction to Fez, on arrival Drop-off at your Meeting Point.
What To Expect
- Visit one of the imperial Cities.
- Enjoy spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains.
- Discover Meknes History.
- Learn about Moulay Ismail Dynasty
- Visit Old Romain Ruines.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Local Guides in Meknes & Volubilis
- Travel civil liability insurance
- Multilingual driver
- New brand air-conditioned car
Meeting And Pickup
The Pick-up location will be communicated to you after your booking confirmation, ** FOR HOTELS in the city center we meet you at your hotel. ** FOR RIADS & GUEST HOUSES inside the medina we will inform you of the closest meeting point to your Accommodation.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available ( on request ) & free of charge
- Not weelchair accessible
- Volubilis Ticket ( to Pay on Spot ).